200 years ago, Francis Scott Key watched the all-night bombardment of Baltimore from the deck of a British ship. The American capital and Presidential Mansion were still smoldering as the British troops advanced north on their path of destruction. Inspired by the sight of the American flag flying the morning after the battle, he penned a poem…
Lisa
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We remember 9/11/01
Today, we remember one of the most tragic days in American history. It’s hard to believe that 9/11 was already 13 years ago. I can remember that day so vividly. Please take time today to honor those lost, both on 9/11 and defending our country in the wars since then.
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How to build a professional wardrobe: part 2
Read part 1 here Now that we’ve figured out where you’re working and what you can wear to work, you need to decide what to buy. Let’s assume you work a “normal” job: 40 hours a week (ish) spread across 5 days. On average, you’ll need 20 outfits a month. Obviously, you won’t need 20…
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How to build a professional wardrobe: part 1
A few weeks ago, I posted about the perks of working at Ann Taylor and using my killer discount to improve my wardrobe. Ann Taylor is known as a “working woman’s store,” so I help a lot of ladies look for those professional pieces. Today, I’m going to share my tips on building a professional…
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Sassy sausage dip
Junior League had a membership open house over the weekend, so I volunteered to make this sassy sausage dip from our League cookbook. It’s a great tailgating dip and would be great for cold weather games. I paired it with corn and blue corn tortilla chips. Feel free to serve this dip with any of…
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We won
In case you spent this past weekend under a rock and not glued to your TV like me, Virginia Tech beat Ohio State in the Horseshoe. OSU was ranked 8th, and we were expected to be defeated soundly. But Frank rallied the troops, and we never were behind. This was an amazing win for my…