Monthly Archives: August 2024

Dressing Up for the Stage…A Summer of Fashion🥰

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Dressing up for the stage is all about the fun of transforming into someone new with every outfit -Marcia💗 This summer has been nothing short of magical, filled with music, laughter, and of course, a fabulous array of outfits that made every weekend feel like a celebration. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, I had the privilege of being one of the performers at the SawDusters theater, and one of the most delightful parts of this experience was coming up with new outfits to wear for each performance. It felt like I was heading to a party every weekend, … Read the full blog post →

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A Delicious Discovery: Spicy Mediterranean Pasta with Impossible Burger🍔

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Marcia Ren

When simple pantry staples come together, magic happens in the kitchen… Marcia 💗 Sometimes, inspiration strikes in the simplest ways. The other day, I found myself staring at ingredients from my pantry: pasta, black olives, stewed tomatoes, a can of chili beans and a package of impossible burger meat. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them so I turned to Google for some guidance I typed in “what to make with these five ingredients, pasta, olives, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and impossible plant based meat,” hoping for a spark of culinary creativity. What I found turned out to … Read the full blog post →

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A Quick Note and Apology🥰

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Dear Readers, I wanted to take a moment to address something unexpected that may have come to your attention recently. As my website has been undergoing some much needed updates by the web designer, 285 posts that date back to my time living in California were accidentally republished. These posts meant to be unpublished as part of the cleanup process, but instead, they went out to all my subscribers. Initially, I thought it might be best to remove those older post as part of a refresh, but this incident has made me reconsider. Perhaps it’s worth keeping them, as they … Read the full blog post →

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A Day of Self-Care and Discovery

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Taking a self-care day to spend time doing what you love is not just a luxury…it’s a vital investment in your well-being & a chance to reconnect with yourself. Marcia💗 There’s something magical about having a day all to myself, a day to explore, indulge, and simply be. My little adventure, which I fondly call my self-care day, recently started with a visit to a new coffee shop I’d heard about. I’d driven by this place countless times but never stopped. This time, I decided to give it a try. The café’s aromatic allure drew me in, and I chose … Read the full blog post →

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My Energizing Morning Routine: A day in the Life on the Oregon Coast

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Marcia Ren

Hello, dear readers! I often get questions about how I start my day, so I thought it would be fun to share my morning routine with you. Living along the beautiful Oregon coast, I’ve found a routine that helps me feel energized, focused, and ready to tackle the day. However, my routine can vary depending on the season, especially during midsummer when I have rehearsals and performances at the local theater. Here’s a glimpse into how my mornings unfold during this busy season. 6:00 – 6:30 AM: Wake Up and Coffee I usually wake up naturally between 6:00 and 6:30 … Read the full blog post →

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