montana demands a week long hiatus and I am powerless to resist — by lauren jean allece on June 30, 2012

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Tomorrow morning, at the unholy hour of 6 o'clock, I will be on a plane. I'm heading to Montana for the week where I will:  ...

blog-hoppin' — by lauren jean allece on June 29, 2012

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So I'm bouncing around the web here and guest-posting for my beautiful blog-best Kate at Daffodil's today! Check out her ...

thinking on a thursday — by lauren jean allece on June 28, 2012

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Sorry I've been a little absent this week.  I've had the last three days off here and it's been the first time I've...

"reaching out for a miracle" — by lauren jean allece on June 26, 2012

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Friends, I have a huge favor to ask of you all... I have been blown away and inspired by the faith and strength of the women I'...

weekly gratitude — by lauren jean allece on June 25, 2012

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thank you little  £3 sandals for lasting almost 7 years  and still going strong - Things that make it harder to get a post written: ...

i wish i was new to this town — by lauren jean allece on June 22, 2012

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So a couple of days ago my old friend Nathan arrived in Portland. (no, not this Nathan ... different Nathan... wow, I know a lot of...

smile, soldier — by lauren jean allece on June 21, 2012

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It's no lie that the stuff Nathan is facing in Afghanistan is pretty intense... But it's good to see a smile once in ...

faith in humanity — by lauren jean allece on June 20, 2012

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Have you seen this ?  There is still so very much good in the world. I won't gloss over all the bad, but if we let that bec...

la tache — by lauren jean allece on June 20, 2012

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Excusing my windblown, slept-on-my-cowlick hair, please take into consideration how cool this cat is. This is La Tache and he li...

weekly gratitude, father's day edition — by lauren jean allece on June 18, 2012

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thank you for always being the footsteps to follow in - I'm not sure I've ever really shared my routine with you. To be...

a happy birthday — by lauren jean allece on June 15, 2012

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Happy birthday to this lady! ( oh, I should clarify - the lady on the right ) ( Blake, you can't be mad at that one, I know...

recipe | lemon pepper pappardelle with chicken, arugula & avocado — by lauren jean allece on June 14, 2012

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Hmm. Introduction. Does this need introduction? Well, let me ask you this: Are you hungry? Excellent!  You're a...

PFC Nathan Plank — by lauren jean allece on June 11, 2012

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To everyone who has sent up prayers for the courage and safety of our buddy Nathan, thank you! ( and keep 'em comin...

weekly gratitude — by lauren jean allece on June 11, 2012

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thank you little sandals for not  destroying my feet - It's about midnight.   I'm eating a bowl of olives and still try...

rock me mama — by lauren jean allece on June 9, 2012

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_____________ This one goes out to all of you who know who you are. ___ (photo via )

tim barry in retrospect — by lauren jean allece on June 8, 2012

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...And that's the name of that tune. 

two outta three — by lauren jean allece on June 7, 2012

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Maria, Ashley & I basically deserve each other. And we're good with that. _________________________ So here's the p...