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Twitter Fan Girl Moment

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Having a fan girl moment here .. Laini Taylor, a favorite author, is in Paris posting some beautiful pics on Twitter. Stephanie Perkins, another favorite author, also follows her and is loving the pictures. Anna and Etienne, mentioned here, are characters from Anna and the French Kiss , her best book set in a Paris school. Paris + favorite authors + favorite character references = me freaking out a little.

5 Reasons to Love Autumn

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Last Fall! As much as I love summer, and I absolutely do, there are a few things that happen in the fall that eases re-entry into cold, chilly and awful weather. And since I'm into making lists lately, I'll give you a top 5 list. (You're welcome!) 1. Back to school - the return to a more regular schedule. Especially this summer, because I only worked part time. Not that I'm complaining, but it all felt a bit surreal. I'm back to full time this fall and so are the kids. And in our neck of the woods, school starts in late August. We're ready to roll.  2. School supply shopping. I have fond memories of all the supplies my Mom would buy, especially when all five of us were in school. I remember the smells of new paper and delights of choosing my supplies -- fueling my optimism for the year ahead. I get the same feeling when picking through folders and #2 pencils for my second-grader. Happy new beginnings.  3. School clothes shopping. Because I'l...