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  • Nicomachean Ethics

    “The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.” Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Nicomachean Ethics is perhaps the most remarkable book of all time. My copy is old, secondhand—whoever had… View Post

    Nicomachean Ethics

  • Favorite Books From 2021

    I usually kick off the new year with a list of books that I plan to read, however I recently read My Favourite Books of 2021 by Polly Florance and loved it! Besides, I’m still in the process of making a list of books I want to read in 2022, so drop your favorite reads… View Post

    Favorite Books From 2021

  • Blueberry Lavender Pie

    I love pie. These days I feel like pies aren’t getting a lot of attention—I’m not sure why. They’re so easy to make, especially if you cheat with a pre-made crust, but you didn’t hear that from me. ;) I’ve made blueberry pies before, and of course, one of my favorites, Back In The Day… View Post

    Blueberry Lavender Pie

  • Practically Perfect in Every Way Rice Krispie Treats

    Get ready. I’m about to share some tips that may be life-changing. Rice Krispie treats are a classic sweet treat that I love, but not always. When I was a kid, I didn’t like them, and it was because the texture was wrong. Marshmallows should never be crunchy! Marshmallows can be a little fussy, and… View Post

    Practically Perfect in Every Way Rice Krispie Treats

  • Star Tours—A Tour of Our Entryway

    I would say I’m finished with DIY removable wallpaper…but who knows? I’ll probably switch it up and do something new next week. The thing about this DIY is it’s instantly satisfying. Projects like this one takes little time to complete and there’s no pressure to commit to a specific style. If you want, you can… View Post

    Star Tours—A Tour of Our Entryway

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Nicomachean Ethics

“The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.” Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Nicomachean Ethics is perhaps the most remarkable book of all time. My copy is old, secondhand—whoever had…

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/ Books

Favorite Books From 2021

I usually kick off the new year with a list of books that I plan to read, however I recently read My Favourite Books of 2021 by Polly Florance and loved it! Besides, I’m still in the process of making a list of books I want to read in 2022, so drop your favorite reads…

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/ Recipe Box

Blueberry Lavender Pie

I love pie. These days I feel like pies aren’t getting a lot of attention—I’m not sure why. They’re so easy to make, especially if you cheat with a pre-made crust, but you didn’t hear that from me. ;) I’ve made blueberry pies before, and of course, one of my favorites, Back In The Day…

View Post

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Practically Perfect in Every Way Rice Krispie Treats

Get ready. I’m about to share some tips that may be life-changing. Rice Krispie treats are a classic sweet treat that I love, but not always. When I was a kid, I didn’t like them, and it was because the texture was wrong. Marshmallows should never be crunchy! Marshmallows can be a little fussy, and…

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Star Tours—A Tour of Our Entryway

I would say I’m finished with DIY removable wallpaper…but who knows? I’ll probably switch it up and do something new next week. The thing about this DIY is it’s instantly satisfying. Projects like this one takes little time to complete and there’s no pressure to commit to a specific style. If you want, you can…

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Aristotle + Virtue

I recently finished the Rooted study from Blessed Is She. There are several different topics, but the one that stood out most to me was the virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance To have virtue is to exercise doing good consistently. Even Aristotle emphasizes in Nicomachean Ethics that virtue is practical, that…

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