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What do you think about the recent disagreement between the Columbus City Council and the Golden Triangle Development Link over retail development?"
I am proud to be from Mississippi. I dont understand why we dont support our own more. Isnt there a company from Mississippi that can help with retail development? Shouldnt we at least see if there are any of these kind of companies in Mississippi before we even consider one from another state? Pat C. ______________ Theyre BOTH WORTHLESS! Sippi Girl ______________ This childishness is exactly why I moved away. - George ______________ I think the City Council has every right to look at other options. Its not personal; its just business. Louis ______________ Come on, LINK grow up already! Bubba ______________ Lets just move on. We need more jobs here. Susan R. ______________ We should all be praying for our city! Dottie ______________ Look for a new question to be posted on our website, thisisrealmedia.com, a few days before each print edition (every other week). Submit your ideas for a question to opinion@thisisrealmedia.com.

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The LINK is acting like a petulant child taking his ball and going home when he doesn't get his way. However, the LINK does very little to help retail in Columbus. So, in a way, they are taking away a ball that is too flat to play with. - Columbus Transplant ______________ $80,000 for a study! Columbus needs to put that money into fixing the potholes. The City Council was right to table that idea. - Old Voter ______________

ABBY HATHORN CHASIDY HATHORN EMILY GAITHER RON PARLATO

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People in Columbus have said for many years that there is no shopping here. Most shoppers just go to Tuscaloosa or even Memphis for shopping. Yes, we need more retail, but we also need to convince our citizens to keep their money right, instead of giving it to other states. - F. J. ______________ Both parties are in the wrong: The Link is being over-sensitive and the council should have handled the matter more professionally by meeting with the Link to voice any concerns. - Kendrick

Perspectives:

Discontinue The Olympics

willing to beg, borrow, and steal to put on a grand show, then what is Lanes problem? Is not commercialism the word of the day everywhere and the mantra of the United States? First, most Olympics have either made money or broken even; and those that operated at a loss were under some kind of boycott, threat, or economic hardship (Athens 2008). The Olympics in Beijing, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City all netted well over $100 million. Added to that are the millions spent on infrastructure, which lower bottom-line profits but pay big long-term economic and political dividends. To be sure, many Olympic stadiums go underutilized after the big event, but roads, subways, bridges, and airport renovations add to total benefits. Second, there is enough crass commercialism, corrupt athletes, and greedy institutions right here at home to last a lifetime. A little more at the Olympics cant hurt; and no one will even notice. Third, there is no such thing as keeping politics out of anything - not out of family, community, municipality, or country. The United States is lucky that it has not been boycotted for the death penalty, racism, and inhumane laissez-faire capitalism. It is certainly boycott-prone, many say, because of our murderous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most countries subscribe to the glass house theory, however, and put up with perceived political grievances because criticism of their own actions will surely come back to bite them. At the same time, why put up with the cheap Olympic extravaganza and the corruption of athletes, and give terrorists the opportunity of a lifetime? Minor sports, such as air rifle, archery, and curling can easily be accommodated at regional events and quiet international competitions. Major sports like track-and-field and swimming are already celebrated in national and regional events, and they can hold international competitions much like the golf and tennis majors. Except for a few real diehards, most Americans watch the Olympics for the treacly, Oprah-style personal stories of the American dream. The 100m freestyle is over in a matter of minutes, and what counts is the front and back stories. Who is Michael Phelps, really, and how will he take defeat? But do we really care? Lane concludes by stating that supporters speak of the Olympics as a movement, as if the Games were some sort of insurgent force for good, not the leviathan they are. What we really need is a movement to get rid of them. I agree.
Ron Parlato is a writer living in Washington, DC. He has close ties with Columbus, which he visits frequently. His writings on literature, politics and culture, travel, and cooking can be found on his own blog, http://www.uncleguidosfacts.com.

Charles Lane has written in the Washington Post (1.21.14) that it is time to discontinue the Olympics. They have been marred by politics: the boycott of Montreal in 1976, Russia in 1980 and Los Angeles in 1984; snubbing (no Obama, Biden at Sochi); and terrorism at the Munich games in 1972. Competition for the Olympic Games has become so intense that there have been numerous allegations of favoritism and bribetaking. Members of the International Olympic Committee, for example, were dismissed under the cloud of these charges. One of Lanes most serious contentions is that the Olympics are no more than a carnival of corporate sponsorship and commercial excess, a display far removed from the original intention of Pierre de Coubertin in1896. Coubertin felt that the Games should be a celebration of amateurism and international cooperation, and be an important way to promote world peace and understanding. Today, the Olympics have become a crass commercial enterprise and are as much a display of product and corporate promotion as athletic talent. Amateurism has gone out the window and professional athletes compete for lucrative endorsements. Athletes, driven by financial rewards, are as guilty of doping at the Olympics as they are at home. According to an ESPN documentary about the mens 100-meter dash at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, six of the

eight finalists were eventually implicated in drug use. While the Soviet Union still existed, Russian and Bulgarian weightlifters were a steroid joke; and only the most nave observer assumes that - given the drug scandals of Lance Armstrong, Alex Rodriguez, and many others - the Olympics will be clean. Worst of all, suggests Lane, is the fact that athletes are being corrupted even more by momentary fame, endorsements, and undreamed-of wealth. In the case of American amateur football and basketball, minority athletes are sold a bill of goods: the promise of future riches for a short-term glory which fills Midwest stadiums and university coffers. All but the most visible winners (100m dash) quickly fade from the public spotlight and return to a life with few prospects. In the United States, televised coverage of Olympic events is highly selective, focusing on those in which American athletes compete. Instead of live coverage of the many events in play, producers choose to fill air time with back stories, human interest vignettes, and tales of American-style heroic struggles to overcome hardship. Live coverage is rare because video broadcasting allows producers the flexibility to target preferred audiences at the right time with the right content. If countries are linking up for admission to the select Olympic club, and if they are

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Columbus CVB Looks Forward To Upcoming Events, Says Goodbye To Ellis

Tourism Legislative Meeting in Jackson, Miss. They also attended the International Travel Meeting, held at the Mississippi Development Authority office. These meetings yielded new information from the State Tourism office that showed that, according to the most up-to-date records: $6.25 billion was spent statewide by travelers and tourists, travel and tourism generated $459 million in state tax revenue and $170 million in city and county tax revenues; and travel and tourism contributed about $405 million to Mississippis $5 billion general fund. In addition, it was reported that 21.6 million travelers and tourists visited destinations in Mississippi and, out of that number, 67 percent were from out-of-state. Carpenter recognized CCVB Office Manager Elizabeth Haftek for selling over $6,000 in ads for Friends of the Foundation. Carpenter said that March, April, and May will be busy months, with a number of events scheduled. Two of these are: Catfish in the Alley and Columbus Air Force Bases Fireworks on the Water. The CCVB has budgeted $25,000 for the Fireworks on the Water, which will coincide with the Thunderbirds Air Show. Carpenter distributed copies of several magazines that contained articles pertaining to Columbus: Mississippi Official Tour Guide, Mississippi Magazine, and Garden and Gun magazine. Mississippi Magazine had six pages of information on Columbus. The February/March 2014 issue of Garden and Gun magazine will feature Catfish in the Alley as the Editor's Choice for the Best Venue to Attend out of 16 states. The Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes was approved for $4,000 of grant money to assist with the annual event that takes place in September. Caledonia Days was approved for the same amount for their annual event, which takes place in October. Each entity will be eligible for an additional $4,000 in funding after completing all the requirements of the grant. The Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation meeting immediately followed the adjournment of the CCVB meeting. Carpenter announced the events that CCVB will be hosting in March, April, and May. To see the full list of events visit www.visitcolumbusms.org. Hicks ended the meeting by thanking Board Member Leon Ellis for his service and contributions to the CCVB and CCHF. This was Ellis' last meeting with the CCVB and the CCHF. The CCVB meets on the third Monday of each month at 4 p.m., at the CCVB office (117B 3rd Street South, behind the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center). Februarys meeting, which would ordinarily be held on Feb. 17, has been moved to Feb. 24 due to President's Day. All meetings are open to the public.

The January meeting of the Columbus Lowndes Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, held on Jan. 27, 2014, opened with Board Member Rissa Lawrence leading the invocation. Chairman Dewitt Hicks then welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2014. He thanked the board, the staff, and the Executive Director for a very good year in 2013. Hicks said that he felt that the Martin Luther King Dream 365 event started 2014 off very well and, by every indication, this year should the CCVBs best ever. Executive Director Nancy Carpenter stated that she is hoping to bring some new wayfinding signage to Columbus. She attended a way-finding meeting in Starkville to review the concept. Carpenter learned that the signage in Starkville provides clearer directions and makes it easier ways in finding ones way to Mississippi State University and Starkvilles historic downtown. Carpenter said that providing clearer directions to get around Columbus, and especially downtown, will be very helpful to visitors. Carpenter, along with CCVB Accountant Jarion Jones, attended the Mississippi

Paige Canida-Greene is a graduate of Mississippi University for Women, with a degree in Communication, and is a local actress. She covers govern-

Posing As An Adult:

The Soundtrack Of My Life - Part One

Ive said it before, and I will say it again: I have a schizophrenic monkey DJ living inside my head. He mostly controls what I randomly sing around the house, or any time or place I find myself that there is no actual music playing. It could be anything from the Free Credit Report jingle to Frank Sinatra to Nirvana, or even the occasional Muppet tune. You really just never know. Ive been trying, in an effort to see the trees despite the forest, to actually pay a little more attention to music recently, rather than just abiding by my usual, If I can sing it, I shall listen to it, and its brought up some interesting thoughts. back when (give or take a little) I first heard a song or band, and it immediately conjures those memories, so vividly sometimes, that all of my senses are there. Its a truly odd feeling - music nostalgia. This whole musically philosophical bent started a couple of days ago, when I heard Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. What a hauntingly beautiful song. I actually stopped and listened to the lyrics and the music and the sadness of it, and was transported back to my college years, which is when I first heard it. The line, Ive been afraid of changing cause Ive built my life around you, has always resonated with me very strongly. I think its maybe because I have felt like Ive changed to be in certain relationships. I can look back to bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and, all of a sudden, Im no longer 36. Im a 15-year-old trying desperately hard to be cool. Im wearing flannel shirts and combat boots, and I (allegedly) dont care what anyone thinks. Kurt Cobain and Chris Cornell are singing to ME; they understand my super-important angst, but more than that, I bonded with so many awesome friends that I still have to this day over that music with which we all identified. Here are some more examples: Pearl Jam, Black - Mommy didnt care; King Jeremy the wicked ruled his world. Nirvana, All Apologies - I wish I was like you, easily amused. Blind Melon, No Rain - All I can say is that my life is pretty plain. These songs spoke to me; they still do. I dont think I have the required eloquence to express how certain music makes me feel. I feel so sorry for anyone who cant appreciate how a lyric or guitar strum or even a voice can evoke the strongest of emotions. I guess, with writing, I at least try to embrace the lyrical side, because without the words, (classical music aside) youve got nothing too special, except Dueling Banjos. The reason that I have titled this column Part One is because I could easily write volumes about listening and singing along to Elvis with my dad or working out a modified car dance routine with my best friend to Tom Pettys American Girl. We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; -World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems. - Ode, Arthur OShaughnessy
Emily Gaither is a former resident of Columbus, who now lives in Birmingham, Ala. Read Emilys blog at http://msdemocrat.blogspot.com/

I once saw this movie, starring John Cusack, called High Fidelity, where he owns a record store and is completely obsessed with music. He has organized his albums not alphabetically, not chronologically, but in the order of when, during his life, they had the greatest impact. I thought this was brilliant, when I heard it. I, too, can virtually trace

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The Little Word Then

it is just postponed indefinitely. Not because we didnt want to accomplish the then, but just because life happened and interruptions overtook us. Sometimes, we even skip the first thing all together so that we can move on to the then. In Psalm 51, the conditions are set for the then. Wash me. Purge me. Make me to hear joy and gladness. Hide Thy face from my sins. Blot out my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart. Weve been purged, reminded of the Good News, sins blotted out - but we have to progress to the next level, which is a clean heart. Renew a right spirit within me. Its easy to have spirit. Sometimes, we get so excited from the washing and the good news that we forget to truly check our hearts. We need a spirit change - not a temporary fix, but a true turning. We dont need a self-righteous spirit - just the right one. Cast me not away, like we often cast God away. I know that I have a tendency to push Him to the side when life gets busy. I often get caught up in the world. However, I never want God to treat me like I sometimes treat Him. Please, dont cast my selfish self away. Restore and Upholdrestock the shelves with certified God things, with the right things, with the positive things. We need God to restore us to renovate us - completely. Whew! That is quite a checklist before we get to the THEN. After we soul search and decide if we have checked off those items, we can proceed with confidence. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. (Psalm 51:13) Here is my quick summary. It is hard for any of us whether we are preachers, Sunday School teachers or normal everyday folks - to teach others if we havent successful completed the checklist set up for us in Psalm 51. Perhaps that is one reason that Christians (I use that term loosely because so many abuse the word) are not respected or taken seriously or are seen as hypocrites. Just food for thought from a simple person who has no degree in theology, who has not started her own religion or church, and who has not been to Sunday School in at least ten years because the snacks were not diabetic-friendly. Just kidding. That is not why I have not been to Sunday School, but that is a story for another day.
Chasidy Fulcher Hathorn is an up-cycler, junk lover, blogger, mom, and wife who enjoys creating unique pieces of art, tearing up houses and putting them back together, and lazy walks on the beach (ok, TV she enjoys watching TV). She can be reached at chasidy.hathorn@gmail.com.

Im glad that the Good Lord tugs at my writers heartstrings. I cannot tell yall how many times Ive read Psalm 51, but I can say that Ive read it many times. However, recently, one word stood out to me. The little word then - as in first, you do this and then, you do that. How many times have we used the word then? A million? Think about how often we use this term in our everyday conversations and task lists. Im going to do the laundry, and then I will cook dinner. Im going to attend the meeting, and then Im going to call the dentist. We just casually use it. However, in order to really mean this little term, we have to accomplish the first thing we say. But what happens between the this and the then? Lots of interruptions - from unexpected phone calls to dogs that need to go potty. Thats what happens. And guess what? Sometimes, the then just doesnt happen, and sometimes,

All They Need Is A Chance - Wont You Be The One?

time, and money. Because of the abuse and neglect that many pit bulls have been subjected to, many have become homeless or abandoned - including our first rescue, Mama Girl I, the starved pit bull that was found abandoned and protecting her deceased puppy; to Rita, an extremely mala happy and fulfilling life. We, at Shaw PBR, cannot thank them enough. But our job doesnt end with each adoption. For every pit bull that is adopted, there are 20 more waiting to go in their empty kennel. As of this writing, we have 38 dogs at our facility - all are looking for their new, forever home chain. All are looking to make new friends. Tre, a white speckled male; Victoria, a beautiful, spunky little girl; Spike, a chunky blue sweetheart; Mesha, a spectacular brindle female; and Willow, a sweet, amazingly colored young adult female, can barely contain their excitement when potential adopters are around! T-Bone, full of character and passion; Diojee, the community dog; Vixin, a sweet, tiny butterball; Booger T, a larger, black, uber-friendly male; and Yogi, a phenomenal looking boy - are all wagging their tails, ready to meet their forever homes! Could your home be the one?! We have many more dogs looking for their perfect match - from eight-week-old pit-mix puppies to 10-year-old Sheba - used for breeding until she was no longer useful to her previous owner. For more photos of our adopt-a-bulls, or for information on adopting, donating, etc., please visit us online at http://www.shawpitbullrescue.com or http://www.facebook. com/shawpbr or call Lesley Bailey at (662) 295-2896 or Kenneth Shaw at (662) 3869153. Special to Real Media

Mama Girl, Max, Coco, Rita, Angel, Bailey, Cane, Dino, Slappy, Chandler, Jebediah, Cletus, Ellie Mae, Miss Priss, Carmella, Baby Girl, Precious, Ethan, Clyde, Punkin, Ana, Butters, Nila, Dixie, Clint, Ethel, Daisy, Roma, Roxy, Renee, Sue, Diesel, Allie, Brooke, Dusty, Big Un, Shy, Rebel, Mama Girl (2), Gordy K, Bertha, Jolene, Jed, Memaw, Juliette, Vern, Mickey, Mallory, Lady, Buster, Gringo, Shirley, Lamont, Care Bear, Bella, Princess, Houdini, Snoopy, Riley, Genae, Forrest, Lt. Dan, Buford, Bubba, Louise, Isabel, Bella, Drake, Titan, Tramp, Mocha, MaiThai, Luigi, Munchkin, Silvie, Crackerjack, Evie, Junebug, Baloo, Slick, Jesse, Diva, QT, Gypsy Moon, Jughead, Drake, Titan, Nova, Female Pup, Male Pup, Oreo, Boudreaux, Pinwheel, Jezebel, Krueger, Stella Luna, Percy...

"Every dog starts life with a blank canvas. His destiny etched by the hands of the painter, and each one an artist's original. The portrait painted depends on how the brush is held. Paint with hostility, and a dog learns to fight. Paint with cruelty, and a dog learns fear. Paint with anger, and a dog learns aggression. Paint with praise, and a dog learns confidence. Paint with boundaries, and a dog learns respect. Paint with tenderness, and dog learns to bond. Paint with affection, and a dog learns to love. Every dog is a product of its environment. Bad dogs are not born, they are created. If the portrait is flawed, look to the artist. Stop blaming the dogs!" Jodi Preis nourished pit bull that we didnt think would survive the night; and Jughead, a shy boy that literally crawled up to a someones house, battered and bleeding, just begging for some tender loving care. Now, Mama Girl, Rita and Jughead are among those living the high life with all the love they can handle, bordering on being spoiled absolutely rotten. We have truly been blessed, in that we have found adopters (or rather, they found us) who have given these dogs the chance at These include: one-year-old, Gemma, a great little dog that is missing her (adopted) kennel buddy and would love a new home of her own; Sam, a beautiful blue young adult male that was nearly starved; Cici, a young adult female that loves playing with softballs so much, shell throw it in the air and chase it for hours on end; and Lovey, an astoundingly gorgeous young adult female that came to us with her sister, Lexie - both were rescued from a horrible situation where a third dog was found deceased, still tethered on a

What are all those names and what do they have in common? They are the 97 pit bull-type dogs that Shaw Pit Bull Rescue has found forever homes for since rescuing Mama Girl I in July of 2012. And, no, thats not a typo - 97 pit bull or pit bull mix dogs have gotten a second chance at a loving life due to the efforts of the Pit Crew (the board and volunteers of Shaw PBR).

Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are the number one abused breed in America - in great part due to a lack of education, responsibility,

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Columbus Group Brings Back Awards From MTA Competition

for Womens Rent Auditorium as practice for the MTA competition that the role of Chicken could have been written especially for David Trotter. It is no wonder that he received an outpouring of attention from attendees of the competition. Box was also exemplary in the use of sound effects, which served to raise the level of excitement inherent in the performance. Although the cast and crew of Kingdom of Earth did not bring home the award for best production won by Tupelo Little Theatres one-man production of SantaLand Diaries, they are incredibly deserving of not only respect but also adulation for their dedication and for the effort they put forth. Making this weekends accomplishments even more impressive was the fact that this was the first time that a group from Columbus has participated in the MTA competition. Kudos should be extended to the entire cast and crew: David Trotter as Chicken; Kris Lee of Starkville Community Theatre as Lot; Cheri Golden as Myrtle; M.J. Etua, a former president of MTA, who directed the production; Brenda Caradine as the producer for TWT; Melissa Duncan as Propsmistress, Heather Box as Lighting Director, Brad Moreland as Sound Technician, and Madeline Golden as Stage Assistant. In addition, Keith Gaskin, Jerry Fortenberry and Sid Caradine of Columbus, as well as Christopher Blank of Memphis, were instrumental in the construction and transport of the set, which Fortenberry and Sid Caradine drove to Vicksburg for the competition. Marthalie Porter also played a key role as Box Office Treasurer. Claude Simpson, Darren Leach and Kenneth McFarland supported the production by assisting with set logistics and storage. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

The Tennessee Williams Tribute-sponsored group, with an all-star cast and crew from throughout the Golden Triangle, brought home two awards from the Mississippi Theatre Association 2014 Festival, held Jan. 17-19, 2014 in Vicksburg, for their production of Williams Kingdom of Earth.

Heather Box of Starkville received the award for Outstanding Use of Technical Elements - Community Theatre Division and with it a $100 cash prize for TWT lighting and tech supplies - and David Trotter received a Comedy/Tragedy Medallion as a part of the All-Star Cast Ensemble.

It was clear from the public performances that were held at Mississippi University

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Abby In The City:

Interview with Arlene Goldstein, Belk Vice President Of Trend Merchandising And Fashion Direction

Fabulous, modern, and classic are just a few words to describe the apparel at Belk and Arlene Goldstein, Belk Inc.s Vice President of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction. Arlene Goldstein has over 25 years of fashion industry experience under her fashionista belt. She has traveled all over the world to some of fashions hot-spot cities in search of emerging trends and brands for Belk stores. With her signature styling and Southern fashion charm, Goldstein truly exemplifies Belks motto Modern. Southern. Style. I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Goldstein at the 2014 Spring Preview at Belk the Summit. She looked amazing - sporting a leather moto jacket, printed dress, and leopard heels, which is her favorite color. *wink* What fashionista doesnt love leopard?! The Spring Preview was spectacular, and I cannot wait for the trends to hit the racks! I sense a shopping spree in the near future! *wink* After Arlenes presentation, she sat down with me to chat about her favorite spring 2014 trend, personal style, and more! Abby : What is your favorite spring 2014 trend? Goldstein : I love jet-setter because I love the prints. Since I travel so much, I wear a lot of black, and the jet-setter trend is a chance for me to integrate some Oh, WOW! pieces without stepping too far outside of my comfort zone. I also love

the accessories - the tribal twist is definitely fabulous! Abby: Oh, yes! Accessories make all of the difference! So, when you are not traveling with Belk, what are some of your favorite things to do? Goldstein: Well, I have a slew of grandkids, and I love being with them anytime I can! I enjoy going antique shopping too - I love old stuff. Also, if I happen to be in town when the flea market is open, I love going out to it to see what all I can find. If I leave with one little trinket, I am happy. Abby: How would you describe your personal style? Goldstein: I think it is classic with a twist. I like to ensure that I have the

basic building blocks of a wardrobe, like those great, timeless pieces that can take you from season to season. Abby : What is your favorite fashion era and why? Goldstein: I love the 40s because they were very romantic and sort of the postwar era where the hemlines got longer; which we can see the hemlines dropping again in todays fashion trends. Also, in the 1940s, women were very chic - they dressed from head-to-toe with marvelous style and elegance. Abby : What is your favorite fashion season? Goldstein: Definitely fall! Abby : What is your favorite fall fashion piece?

Goldstein: Absolutely a jacket! Abby : What is one item in your closet you would never toss out and why? Goldstein: : I do not know that I have one piece, but I really love keeping accessories because you can wear older jewelry with more trendy jewelry for a look that is totally your own. Also, I would never toss out anything that was vintage. Keep up with Arlene Goldstein on Twitter @BelkFashionBuzz. Be sure to check out her writings for the Huffington Post for fun and fabulous fashion articles you will love!
Abby Hathorn is a freelance writer, fashion stylist, and blogger. Her blog, www.vintageinspiredpassionista.com, is a platform to showcase her love of vintage and modern apparel, fashion tips and trends, DIYs, community events, and anything else that strikes her fancy.