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Perspective #1: “My 5 year old liked the female characters best, loved wearing dresses, play painted his nails, grew his hair long for a while because he wanted princess hair, loves pink and sparkles, etc

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Perspective #1: “My 5 year old liked the female characters best, loved wearing dresses, play painted his nails, grew his hair long for a while because he wanted princess hair, loves pink and sparkles, etc

I was quietly supportive by treating his interests like any other. He got the princess dresses he wanted for birthdays and Christmases, his colouring books were unicorns and fairies etc. But I didn’t make a fuss about it any more than I would make a fuss about my other son liking stereotypically boy things like dinosaurs and cars. He wore a princess dress to school on a non uniform day. I didn’t say anything to him beforehand as he felt fine going in and I thought even an attempt at saying I was proud of him for doing it would highlight...

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Carhartt takes 25% off its best-selling force styles, shorts, and accessories from $11

Carhartt takes 25% off its best-selling force styles, shorts, and accessories from $11

Just in time for Father’s Day, Carhartt takes 25% off force styles, shorts, and accessories. Prices are as marked. Customers receive free shipping on all orders. A standout from this sale and a great option for Father’s Day is the Force Cotton Delmont Polo Shirt that’s currently marked down from $26. For comparison, this shirt is regularly priced at $40 and it’s available in five versatile color options. This style pairs nicely with shorts, chino pants, or jeans alike and was designed for comfort. The material is ligthweight, infused with stretch, and highly-breathable. With over 110 reviews from Carhartt customers,...

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Close Up

Close Up

 I decided to get close to the flowers blooming in the backyard this morning.  My first frame was the Spiderwort.  These flowers are open in the cool of the morning and close by midday.  The bees love them.  A lot of Stella d'Oro lilies are opening lately.  Some plants have six or eight flowers on them.  I don't see bees on these.The Russian Sage is still blooming.  I don't know how long these spikes of flowers last but it's been a couple weeks and they're still going strong.  I saw a fly or type of bee with an iridescent green head...

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Close Up

Close Up

 I decided to get close to the flowers blooming in the backyard this morning.  My first frame was the Spiderwort.  These flowers are open in the cool of the morning and close by midday.  The bees love them.  A lot of Stella d'Oro lilies are opening lately.  Some plants have six or eight flowers on them.  I don't see bees on these.The Russian Sage is still blooming.  I don't know how long these spikes of flowers last but it's been a couple weeks and they're still going strong.  I saw a fly or type of bee with an iridescent green head...

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Fashion Favorites: Top 10 White Blouses

Fashion Favorites: Top 10 White Blouses

The White Blouse is ever-present and a closet must-have. Gone are the days of finding only a button-up-Oxford, which as much as we loved, needed a bit of variety. As we shift into a modern era, the white blouse has also shifted to maintain its ubiquity. Transformative Properties In your closet, the white blouse serves its function for work and for play. In the summer, a light cotton or linen blouse goes from ‘comfortable in the outdoors’ to ‘not entirely freezing while indoors.’ In the winter, a crisp, white collar poking out from under a sweater adds an air of...

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