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Life is About Creating Yourself

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I love the saying above by George Bernard Shaw – “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. It’s a brand new year and all about resolutions. I’m not big on listing resolutions, but I have been mulling this post over for several months. I like the idea of shaping your life to make it fuller and full of wonder. Of doing those things that you know will make you content. Someone once told me that striving for contentment is easier to achieve than overall happiness. Happiness as a feeling…

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The ABC’s of a Happy New YEaR

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New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays. I love the thought of a brand new year that starts at midnight of the last one. And the champagne. Always champagne. I usually post literary quotes or about new year traditions from around the world, but this time I thought I’d share random ideas I had for a year’s recipe. It’s ABC’s so to speak. Some simple thoughts – not reinventing the wheel just thinking of things to put on it. However you celebrate, I hope you have a bright, shiny new year! A Pick a day to abandon your cares and woes and do what you want. B Books always make you happy. Reading is pretty much the answer to everything. C Create something for yourself or others. Create even if you’re the only one who sees it. Just create. D Doodle and write when you can. It might…

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Another Fabulous Stay at the Read House Hotel

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The Read House Hotel in Chattagnooga, Tennessee, is a beautiful historic hotel located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broad Streets. We had another fabulous stay this past weekend. This is a post about our experience on this visit, but you can read our full review in our post Chattanooga’s Read House Hotel is a Luxurious Stay that we wrote last year. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. There’s been a hotel on its property for over 171 years. The Read House is ideally located within walking distance to key sites around downtown. You can walk…

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GivingTuesday is All About Global Generosity and it is Today

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GivingTuesday is a day to give back to the greater good. We featured this movement a year ago to spread the word about 4 nonprofits making a difference in their community, and we want to tell you about them again while adding an additional cause. Three animal organizations, a way to give support to restaurant workers, and improvements for a historical cemetery. GivingTuesday simply put is a day to encourage people to do good. GivingTuesday is a movement that began in 2012 where an idea formed of giving back to your community in mass on the 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. It started small but has now expanded all over the United States, and “to date, GivingTuesday activities have been tracked in nearly every country and territory, and over 60 of these countries are home to national GivingTuesday movements of their own.” Source: GivingTuesday.org There are MANY ways you can give back…

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Emily Dickinson’s Autumn and a few Facts

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I found two poems about fall by Emily Dickinson. I like one better than the other and it’s below. I’m fascinated by the details of her life. I’ve posted pieces of her work and life earlier on our blog, and I’m including more information in this post. But, first, this lovely poem about autumn. Autumnby Emily Dickinson The morns are meeker than they were,The nuts are getting brown;The berry’s cheek is plumper,The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf,The field a scarlet gown.Lest I should be old-fashioned,I’ll put a trinket on. Emily wrote approximately 1,800 poems. She titled less than ten of her poems which is amazing. I say this as someone who loves to title things or thinks writing and situations need titles. “Emily Dickinson titled fewer than 10 of her almost 1800 poems. Her poems are now generally known by their first lines or…

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Happy Decor Hour on Instagram

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Do you love finding inspiration for your home? Decorating ideas and themes? There’s a cool Instagram group that hosts a tour every Tuesday where people post photographs of their living spaces. It’s a great place to see what others do with room design, lighting fixtures, renovations, tablescapes, and vignettes. I don’t know about you, but I love a good vignette. You also find holiday decorating ideas. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. The group/tour is called the Happy Decor Hour. You post your image every Tuesday at 7 PM for others to see. Part of the caption in your…

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Famous Black Cats in Film, History, and Culture

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In honor of National Cat Day on October 29, 2021, we thought we’d feature black cats and their history in popular media. It’s one of our final Halloween posts of the year too. Our family has had the joy of 3 black kitties as family members. Raven, Thursday, and Binx Graham. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Raven Graham Thursday Graham Binx Graham We volunteered at Furkids Animal Shelter for 11 years. It’s the largest cat shelter in the southeast. Black cats remain the least adoptable ones since superstitions still abound about them. Ours have all been wonderful with…

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Join our email list today and receive a free printable bookmark. We change them out monthly, and they feature an image and a literary quote. If you love bookmarks and literature, one of these may be up your alley or in your wheelhouse! Join today at the link on our page or here. This is a sample. You will receive the full bookmark upon signup. And, as always, we wish you happy reading! This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. *Lovepop cards are intricate, laser-cut designs that will amaze and delight your friends or loved ones. We love the ones we’ve received. Click on the banner to shop their numerous designs. *We use Grammarly to proofread our posts. We’re not perfect and…

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Black Beans

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An easy, savory meal is always welcome for dinner. You won’t find an easier pork chop recipe than this one. Simple ingredients that blend well. We enjoy it with rice and cornbread, but it’s definitely a dish that you can add spices and vegetables to. Those are the best dishes where you can add and subtract what you like. [envira-gallery id=’13314′] Slow Cooked Pork Chops and Black Beans Easy dish with pork chops, broth, and black beans. Chops are tender and it's so good with rice and corn bread. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours in slow cooker. Slow cooker 1 Cup Beef broth1 Tsp Dried thyme3 Cans (16 oz each) Low sodium black beans, rinsed and dried1 1/4 Lb Premarinated pork chops1 Cup Chopped onion2 Tbsp Minced garlic2 Bay leaves or 1/4 or 1/s tsp Old Bay Seasoning 1. Coat slow…

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Marvelous Monday and Halloween Events

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Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish! This week we’re talking about 2 Halloween events in Atlanta and Richmond for all ages. I know there are readers here who have attended the Atlanta event and enjoyed it. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Capturing the Spirit of Oakland – Atlanta, Georgia Capturing the Spirit of Oakland…

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