I just have to tell you how great small town Missouri life has been to me in 2010, and by telling you about all of this, I think you’ll understand why I’ve been posting less often on A Small Town Girl’s Guide – I’ve been out doing so many things this year that it’s hard [...]
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On my list of things to do before I celebrate my 30th birthday is learn to make martinis. Considering that I love fresh fruit and that I love to make things from scratch, it’s not far-fetched that I’d attempt making my own blueberry-infused vodka to use in blueberry cocktails (martinis included) later this month. I’m fascinated by [...] Central Park Leaves, photo by smalltowngirl It’s not just New York that I miss, but then again, it’s probably never place, separate from the rest of life, that anyone misses. For the last two days, I’ve missed New York City with an aching, depressing, loneliness that only hits at the end of the day, when my [...] Today I went to a festival, where I wandered, wearing my red white and black cowboy boots. I wandered, taking pictures, allowing my mind to wander, too. I ate festival foods, and I felt the warm sun bring freckles to the surface of my cheeks. I met with old friends, and I paid way too much for the [...] Before I accepted my job in rural Missouri, I researched yoga classes in the area. I’d been in New York City long enough to have become one of those people who counted on regular yoga classes to keep me centered, balanced, and, well…sane. Yoga was a big enough deal to me that I wouldn’t have accepted the job here if [...] I used to listen to The Eagles often. The lyrics of the last stanza of the song, “New York Minute” say, What the head makes cloudy Eyes burning, but snug at home with my hot tea and fuzzy pjs, I feel good about moving back to Missouri. I’ve spent two days this week working in various parts of St. Louis; driving in city traffic, eating in city restaurants, and talking to city people. I’ve spent the other days in small town Missouri; taking my [...] |
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