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When in Rome

Tourists shouldn’t be eating while sitting on the steps of monuments or churches. It’s not about decorum, as the article suggests. It’s about preserving both the monuments and the culture. During my last visit to Rome, I was disgusted by … Continue reading

08. October 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Kitchen Nano Garden

I love that there are no pesticides involved, but I’m not so sure about the lighting that’s being used. Maybe the unit could be kept near windows instead. But still, this is such a great product. via Kitchen Nano Garden … Continue reading

24. September 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Congratulations to The Happiness Plunge!

A while back, my wonderful friend Adam decided that his life was not so wonderful . . . he’d finished his MBA in españa and got a “great” job in Norway. But he just wasn’t happy or satisfied. And it … Continue reading

13. September 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Torna a Surriento, Old and New

The incredibly beautiful, moving version by il maestro. http://youtu.be/dzg8DTzh4yk A new, funky version by Arianna and Pitbull, featured in the new Fiat commercials. I’d love to get my hands on the full length version of this.  

04. September 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Samsara Preview

Stunning!  

23. August 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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July Foodie Penpal Reveal – A Box of Utah

Sometimes you can exchange a few words with a person and just instantly know that s/he is someone you’d like to get to know better. That’s exactly how I felt when I got an email from Lisa S., my July … Continue reading

31. July 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Expositions – Gill Wilson

In Madrid? Planning to visit? Support artist Gill Wilson and take in her visually stunning work. Continue reading

01. July 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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June Foodie Penpal Reveal Plus a Recipe for Lebanese Cous Cous

My June Foodie Penpal box and the delicious Lebanese dish that I plan to make with the cous cous that my pen pal sent. Continue reading

01. July 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Foodie Penpals

Joining Foodie Penpals is a great way to meet new people, try new foods, and discover new blogs. Continue reading

30. June 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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Once upon a time

Once upon a time, a prince asked a beautiful princess, Will You Marry Me? The princess said No. And the princess lived happily ever after. Continue reading

15. June 2012 by Nicole R. Betters
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