Jennifer O’Mara

I had the pleasure of interviewing newly-elected State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-165). During our discussion, we discussed issues relevant throughout the state of Pennsylvania such as gerrymandering, healthcare, mental health, our education system, and gun regulation. 

If you are interested in reading our conversation, featured in the local community college’s school paper, the Communitarian, please submit a contact form


Please refer to Jennifer O’Mara’s website for more information about she plans to tackle these challenges in Harrisburg.

P³ Updates – November 2018

Hello!

As you may have noticed, Penelope Peru Photography | P³ has recently undergone a few updates.

  • Updated About P³ – the about page now provides more information about P³, myself, as well as my partner, XtaSeay.
  • P³ Directory – there is now a directory explaining how to efficiently navigate the website.
  • Links – there is now a Links page mapping out where you can find XtaSeay and I across the web.
  • Subscribe – you may now choose to subscribe for email updates whenever there is new content uploaded to P³.
  • Sticker Catalog – you can now view a full catalog of the stickers available in the P³ Etsy shop.
  • Updated categories – categories are now listed in alphabetical order.
  • Updated contact form – it is now required to agree to P³’s privacy policy before submitting a contact form.
  • Updated menus – both site menus have been updated to reflect these changes.

Although these changes are minor, they are a part of a series of updates rolling out over the next few weeks. Think of it as a sort of “P³ reboot” to kick off the New Year.

Starting in 2019, P³ will feature bi-monthly blog posts. Portfolios of my work as a artist, photographer, and writer will also be available for reference.

Stay tuned for more and thanks for stickin’ around,

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Songs of the Month // October 2018

living dead but far from a zombie,

bite it bitter brains, i’m sustained off of my hobbies,

brittle bones, my mind zones,

my thoughts zip,

my lips zipped,

zapped, zonked, zen, zesty, and zealous,

no need to be jealous,

i’m just jellin’ with your hype,

i’m just feedin’ off your vibes,

rather than taking chunks out of your mind,

 

living dead but far from a zombie,

my dark circles run laps around your crop circles,

circle ’round and jerk away from conspiracy,

’cause ignorance is mighty spooky,

crooked capital cons caught calling out kooky,

gooky, gunky, lies sung as lullabies over witching hour skies,

i simply watch to write about all the ways in which they’ll cut ties,

 

living dead but far from a zombie,

my skin is peeling, my stomach’s reeling,

yet my heart remains beating,

it keeps in rhythm with your percussion,

and all of the sudden, i’m no longer paralyzed by potential repercussions,

sunnily, your singing stops me from fussin,

suddenly, i’m no longer pale-grey and grave, i’m flushed straight blushin’,

been over a year, beyond a official my dear, yet i swear i’m still crushin’,

itty bitty giddy giggles,

your love trickles down my spine,

and for just a second, i’m tricked into believing i’m still alive

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Songs of the Month // September 2018

 

sunflower, sunflower, sunflower

empower me, sunflower,

shower me, sunflower,

nourish me, sunflower,

grow with me, sunflower,

i’ll shed my leaves to preserve my pedals,

i’ll bloom, but only for you,

bury me beneath sheets of rain,

reign cause you’re cherished, boo,

i value you as my sun, i’m your flower, true

colors bleed through,

seep through,

my skin is cellophane,

seep through, flooded by more rain,

but i don’t care if i never see the sun again,

umbrella, shelter, keep me warm,

hold me together from the outside,

ride along with me, a1 since day1 chillin by the wayside,

chillin’ where i reside,

hold me together from the inside,

sunflower, sunflower, sunflower,

i grow callous before i cower,

beneath moonlight,

imposter moonlit by false identities,

sunflower, sunflower, sunflower,

i’ll shed my leaves to preserve my pedals,

i’ll bury myself beneath lyrical riddles,

i’ll bloom, but only for you,

sunflower, sunflower, sunflower

 

 

 


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Top Picks For Silk Flower Wedding Arrangements – Bloomr

Top Picks For Silk Flower Wedding Arrangements

 

Flowers are the one decorative item most associated with weddings. Every year, couples happily spend thousands of dollars to create the perfect ambience for their special day. From bridal bouquets to flower girl petals, from guest table centrepieces to place card arrangements, flowers are a must for any spectacular wedding. And what many wedding planners and newly engaged couples are now realizing are the advantages of using silk florals over real ones.

When using silk flowers, not only are they more affordable than their living counterparts, but they remove a lot of your worries, such as what is in season, how long certain flowers will last, or how transporting these delicate plants will affect their appearance on the day of your event.

We love looking for inspiration for our own wedding decoration ideas, so we wanted to share a few with you.

 

  • This bridal bouquet from Kate Said Yes Weddings is absolutely gorgeous. Filled with faux pastel pink and peach colored florals, this bouquet is a simple and elegant addition for your walk down the aisle.

  • This silk floral chandelier from The New Florist is a stunning feature to hang over the spot you say “I do”, or to hang over the dance floor and pull together the look of your wedding decor. Regardless of where you place it, it is sure to be a conversation piece with your guests.

  • This artificial flower ceiling and backdrop from Melbourne Event Florals are absolutely jaw-dropping, and definitely one of our favorite wedding decoration ideas! Using their silk flower arrangement, you can create the whimsical fairytale wonderland of your dreams, and set an ambience full of love and romance.

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  • The Faux Bouquets’ faux bridal bouquet is an extravagant piece we just can’t get enough of. It pairs especially well with a simpler wedding dress, and adds the cherry on top to your already grand entrance. Use this arrangement for yourself and create smaller versions for your bridesmaids to really pull together the look of your wedding party.

  • This planter filled with Ruby Reay Interiors’ arrangement is such an elegant accent for wedding decor. Beautifully seated on your table of place cards or sign-in book, your guests can be greeted with a little taste of what’s waiting for them in the reception hall.

  • At Secret Blooms Sydney, they are are making a serious statement with this faux magnolia bouquet! Check out their Instagram for this silk flower arrangement and other faux floral inspiration.

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And that wraps up our list! We hope you found these wedding silk flower arrangements as inspiring as we did, and that your wedding is the best, most memorable day of your life!

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Songs of the Month // August 2018

 

tripped now i’m fallin’,

off trees like it’s already autumn,

leafing over new starts as if i haven’t already blossomed,

sleepin’ on my passions as if i’m playin’ possum,

sleepin’ playin’ passive as if time isn’t passin’,

as if getting older doesn’t diminish the weight of your accomplishments,

cause at least you’re still acomplishin’ shit?

sit,

still too long and i drift to sleep,

but only if the sun’s out or else i can’t catch a wink,

lost in my own world all i ever do is think,

think we outta be connected by string can telephones,

step into my mind so i’m not all alone,

send you sweet nothings all night long,

through these string can telephones,

send you sweet nothings all night long,

through this string can telephone,

though let it be known,

your empathy breaks the bounds of telepathy,

somehow, you manage to see right through me,

ride my wave length,

tell me sweet nothings all day long,

we don’t need no string can telephone

 

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On Trend: Succulents – Bloomr

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Succulents are all the rage these days. They adorn spaces far beyond their native desert surroundings. You find them at weddings, as bouquet and table arrangements and favors, on Pinterest style plant walls in trendy art spaces and any and everywhere as modern urban decor.

We know and love succulents for their rich colored fleshy leaves, dynamic shapes and relatively low maintenance. They survive in dry environments so can adapt well to indoor climates and don’t need too much direct sunlight. Not to mention, they look great as stand alones or potted in groups!

This isn’t to say indoor succulents can’t be tempermental. They need water, but not too much water. And sunlight, but not too much. They can attract unwelcome insects, and as they deteriorate they give off an unpleasant odor.

Artificial succulents are even more NO maintenance – without the small or pests – and look just as fabulous! Faux succulents like our chic potted agave in a modern concrete pot can decorate a side table or act as a centerpiece. Mixed modern arrangements combine artificial cacti and other succulent variations, great for an urban look and feel.

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Songs of the Month // July 2018

tears after laughter,

and tears in my wares,

where worn out blown out roundabouts seem to loop around,

we step outside ourselves to acknowledge what seems oh so profound,

found absurdities within novelties of what’s defined as normalcy,

seein’ this world through new lenses and feelin’ tremendous,

it’s splendid, spinning around endlessly,

it’s splendid spendin’ 6 hours lost within’ four walls ontologically,

spendin’ 6 hours squakin’ squeakin’ speakin’ talkin’ non stop chronophobically,

don’t stop,

just wait,

pause, wait for me,

pause, could you repeat that please?

pause, just lay with me,

hand in hand with fingers that intend to interlock,

lo-fi conversations where we share our monologue,

here we lay, safe in one another’s arms,

exposed, i’m disarmed,

exposed, you see me for who i am,

opposed to leaving so much undisclosed,

juxtaposed, poised alongside all timelines – er, time loops,

pointing out patterns, how is this world so connected and yet so scattered?

how is this world so connected and yet so shattered?

between flat earth and fake moons,

and fake news,

but what’s new,

we ask ourselves after trip ups,

sippin’ on itty bitty giddy giggles that turn to tear trickles,

trippin’ and spillin’ milk, moo moo moo,

this universe is moot moot moot,

utterly muttering, keeping composure even when reality seems to be stuttering,

replaying,

repeating,

deceiving,

deception, no wonder we subject this world to inspection,

glad we both value taking time out for a little reflection,

though i’m still deflectin’ mirrors,

at least until the glass gets clearer,

at least until

at least until

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Oregon Highlights // August 23rd, 2017

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