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(A Valentine’s window display in downtown Smithville.)<\/p><\/div>\n

This was the first week this year that I didn’t have appointments or meetings on the days when both boys are in school. I got some things done around the house, ran a bunch of errands, and enjoyed a bit of quiet time, too. This weekend, Ryan is brewing for the first time in months and we’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Here are a few things that caught my eye this week.<\/p>\n

Gorgeous photos of underwater pole dancing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An interesting fashion slideshow<\/a>\u00a0from “Downton Abbey’s” most recent episode.<\/p>\n

A Texas theater teacher’s adorable music video<\/a> with all of his classes. This brought tears to my eyes.<\/p>\n

The search for the Great American Perfume<\/a>. An interesting read on how Americans view scents.<\/p>\n

Photos of Auschwitz survivors<\/a>, 70 years later.<\/p>\n

“Sweatshop: Deadly Fashion,”<\/a> a short series about Cambodian garment workers.<\/p>\n

One Texas school’s approach to students with sports-related concussions<\/a>. I found this piece quite shocking. And one young athlete’s thoughts on the subject<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And the moral case against football<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(If you’re concerned about the (in)actions of the NFL, ignore the Super Bowl on Sunday night. Take advantage of the quiet and go see a movie or enjoy a nice dinner at an empty restaurant. You can catch the commercials on YouTube the next day.)<\/p>\n

Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n

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