Cool photo series of the week: Abandoned House in the Woods Taken Over by Wild Animals. This is what it looks like when chimpanzees create art. ASPCA Rescues 367 Dogs in Multi-State Dog Fighting Bust Want to empower others? Stop doing these three things right now....
I've already shared super easy slow cooker tacos, and today it's time for another unbelievably easy dish. What kind of Texan would I be if I didn't make something BBQ once in awhile? This BBQ pulled pork is quick to throw together and ridiculously moist. It's easy to...
Gut feelings: the future of psychiatry may be inside your stomach. Measles Outbreak Traces To Vaccine-Refusing Megachurch. Well, duh. This is what happens when you ignorantly refuse vaccines. What I Won't Tell You About My Ballet Dancing Son Are you going to take part...
I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front this week, but I have a good reason: I've been working on giving Dragonflight Dreams a makeover! If you're following through a reader, click through to see the fresh new look. I kept a few elements from the old look (the...
Awesome video of the week: Ashton Kutcher gives a great speech at the Teen Choice Awards. No, really. Cute video of the week: an adorable little dog plays fetch with himself. What If Your Favorite Disney Princesses Had Instagram? Too funny. How Much Sleep Do You...
This month, I will be (sporadically) participating in Blogtember with Jenni. The first prompt (technically for tomorrow, but Tuesdays are reserved here) is to describe the things that have made me who I am. If you want to be literal about it, I was born in Mississippi...
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstoreby Robin Sloan This is a weird and delightful read. As you might deduce from the name, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is not your typical bookstore. Clay, recently unemployed and now the new night clerk, notices something odd: most of...
This month's Etsy round-up is all about the pooches. Sienna is currently curled up in a ball right by my feet, doing cute dog snores - not an unusual place for her to be during my work day. She's been super cuddly lately, and seems healthier & happier since we...
ModCloth is having their big Last Hurrah sale right now, which means lots of things at 70% off. Which is music to my money-saving-loving ears. Here's what I snagged: My order already shipped! Can't wait to try everything on - crossing my fingers that...
This originally appeared as a guest post over on Eat Enjoy Live. Today I'm going to share with you one of my favorite desserts - Texas Sheet Cake! This is a dish I fell in love with long before I moved to Texas. My aunt (who has always lived in Michigan, go figure)...
Hi, I’m Amanda!
I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.
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