Sharing the love on some things that have inspired/moved me or have made me happy lately, but don't need a dedicated post. Enjoy...

* I heard a podcast interview with Ashley C. Ford recently and her personal story blew me away. I haven't had a chance to dig in to a lot of her writing yet, but have it saved in my favorites for when I get a chance. Here is her website. 

* I read this article by Jessi Klein and her message keeps coming back to my consciousness again and again. This essay is adapted from her memoir, "You'll Grow Out of It". I've read the last paragraph, especially the last few lines, over and over again and it brings me to tears every time. 

* Ok so not really inspiring or moving, but I just bought this new Nars liquid blush and am obsessed. It's so good. It's going to be a cult classic, you heard it here first. 

* Oprah's show Super Soul Sundays has been turned into a podcast called Super Soul Sessions. I am a huge Oprah fan, but even if you are not, listen! She interviews all kinds of people with varying ideas and thoughts on religion, God and spirituality. Holy crap, I am on a spiritual journey every time I get in the car and commute to work. Every single episode has moved me and brought me back to deep thoughts on my own spirituality. Start with the two part interview with Brene Brown. Remember her from this post? 

* If Oprah is my spiritual guide, then Ina Garten is my culinary and life role model. If I can live the life she has when I am her age, I would be so happy. Cooking for my husband, travelling to Paris, living in the Hampton's - heaven. I made her roasted veggie lasagna for Jay a few weeks ago and it was delicious. Here is the recipe.

What is inspiring or moving you? Do you have something that made your heart happy recently? Share in the comments!