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May the Road Rise Up to Meet Us & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #164

green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge

“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.”

Irish Blessing

I suppose we could all use some blessings right about now. And while sharing fashion may seem incredibly frivolous in the current environment, I think it is important to keep living our lives as normally as we possibly we can. For me, any topic of discussion that doesn’t revolve around the coronavirus, politics, or the apocalypse is a welcomed topic, indeed.

Since today is St. Patrick’s Day which is generally one of those feel happy and good kind of superficial holidays, I am thinking why not embrace the day even more whole heartedly than we would in a more stable environment. Because it’s fun. And it brings us joy. And it makes us smile. And smiles, joy, and fun are much needed right now.

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green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge

So why not celebrate with your family and eat, drink, and be as merry as you possibly can. Share some blessings, play some games, watch a movie or a documentary, and remind each other to be kind and courteous and caring. And fill the world with more love than it has ever known.

Like all things in life, this too shall pass. I don’t know what it will all look in the end. None of us really do. But I know what it looks like right now and I don’t like it. Since I can’t change it, I am going to just roll with it. It really is the only choice we have right now. Roll and smile whenever you get the chance. And if you can make each other laugh, by golly, do it!

green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge

Hopefully, these Irish blessings and quotes will give you the little perk you need today.

“We may have bad weather in Ireland, but the sun shines in the hearts of the people and that keeps us all warm.”

Marianne Williamson

“Luck was a mechanism to be devised, and luck and destiny were merely two sides of the same coin.”

Indries Shah

“I have noticed that timing and luck sometimes line up in such a way that you can catch a break.”

Ellie Kemper
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge

“You’ve got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket—you might have caught a fish.”

Darrel Royal

“The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.”

Wilson Mizner

“Luck is great, but most of life is hard work.”

Iain Duncan Smith
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge
green dress, green and pink, fashion over 40, spring outfit, Shelbee on the Edge

“The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.”

Barbara Sher

“Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.”

St. Patrick
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statue in a pink furry coat
This guy was super cooperative in holding my coat.

And now your featured favorites from last week.

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Tricia of Covet by Tricia shared her fun tutorial, How to Make a Character-DIY Character Cakes. Tricia is much better than momma than me because I just pay my favorite local baker to make me these things! I am a nightmare with icing art! But Tricia sure makes it look easy!

Covet by Tricia

My Favorite Fashion Post

Of course, I couldn’t not feature Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style when she recreated a kimono outfit inspired by me in her post, How I Wear a Kimono or How Shelbee Does! Not only is Nancy’s outfit so cute, but she said the kindest words about me as well. And yes, I cried when I read them. I have no shame in my crying game these days!

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

My Favorite Non-Fashion Post

Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb shared a thought-provoking, yet light-hearted post, Generation X Women Blowing Kisses at the Camera: Weird and Awkward or Not? Go have a read, perhaps a little giggle, and see my thoughts on the topic in Catherine’s comments. Maybe even share your own there!

Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb

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Outfit Details: Coat-Target / Dress-Old Navy / Tights-Sock Dreams / Boots-Charlotte Russe / Gloves-Torrid / Earrings-Michal Golan / Necklace-Thrifted / Belt and Barrette-Old

I am a 40 something Army wife and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats named Dave and Frankie. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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