Archive for April 24th, 2009
Skin and Bones — What Are We Teaching Our Kids?
I won’t show the picture here because it’s too disturbing for words to me, but Australia’s Miss Universe contestant is raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons.
At 5′11 and 108 pounds — with a BMI of 15 — Stephanie Naumoska has created quite a stir in the world of modeling, which has (in my opinion unsuccessfully) attempted to reverse its reputation of priding itself on skin and bones being “in.”
This is yet another example of that. (more…)
24 comments April 24, 2009
Scraptaculous Friday!
Tonight after work, I’m going to an all-night crop-fest with some friends, and I can’t wait!
For anyone not “in the know,” cropping is another word used for scrapbooking. Last fall, I shared a little about my love for scrapbooking and how it’s something that not only keeps me occupied, but is also thoroughly rewarding.
I don’t do it as often as I’d like–mostly because I have sooooooooo many pics (the downside of digital cameras) and that it always takes me so long to set up my “tools” and envision a page … but once I get on a roll … steer clear, folks! (more…)
6 comments April 24, 2009