Author Archives: Courtney

The Hope Lives On

Saturday, after a lovely day spent with my boyfriend and his cousin Jason and his wife Chelsea, I returned to Grant’s passenger seat and pulled out my iPhone to check twitter and facebook. That’s where I first heard the news. … Continue reading

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The Year

2012 is the Year. I don’t know if you feel it, but I do, and it’s running deep.  This is the year.  This is my year.  All the wonderful things I’ve ever wanted – they’re on the horizon. I have … Continue reading

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The Family Christmas in Nashville

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I took a bunch of pictures of the way we decorated the house, the lights out at Opryland, my family, my boyfriend… I had plans of sharing them here.  But now, I think, … Continue reading

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The Crazy Holiday Season

Ohmygoodness. So I went to Minnesota for Thanksgiving.  I came back to Nashville for 24 hours, and then I flew to Palo Alto for the rest of the week for work.  I went to a Christmas party my first night … Continue reading

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The Back Burner

Forget the back burner.  My musical ambitions are in the freezer. The reasons are compound and varied, but the fact of the matter is that I haven’t done anything productive for myself as a musician since July, and even that … Continue reading

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The Most Obvious Solution to Leftover Waffles Ever

I don’t know why I needed Alton Brown to tell me this was a good idea.  Alton Brown is obviously full of many good ideas but this one just seemed so obvious. No matter, anyway.  I went out and bought … Continue reading

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The Apple Caramel Syrup

I got a little crabby this morning when I asked my boyfriend and my roomie, “Who wants a German apple pancake?!” and I raised my hand excitedly…. and my boyfriend said, “ehhh…..” I bought apples.  To make a German apple … Continue reading

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The Contributions

So hi.  Look at this fun post over at GenPink today.  I contributed one post a very long time ago and they gave me this lovely profile.  However, I do have the option of continuing to write for GenPink, so … Continue reading

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The Life With a Dog

When I moved in with my new roomie in July, it was understood that her dog may come to stay with us now and then (he technically lives with her parents on the other side of the state).  I was … Continue reading

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The Basket Case

I wouldn’t say I play my ukulele more than I play my piano, but I certainly perform more with it.  It’s easier to transport, obviously, and considering where and when I tend to play, the piano just doesn’t even make … Continue reading

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