Sunday Happy

Summertime is here and we should all be making our new summertime jams playlist and bucket list. I am lacking in all things summer and lists and need to get on that like now cause summer may have just started but I have a feeling it'd going to go by fast.

A week of listening to too much NPR and all the news which leaves me feeling all sorts of sad and angry.  I think that I need to take a mental break from it all and just listen to music(new summer playlist). The craziness is getting to me. BLAH!  Painting and cleaning were the big work things. So much painting and now I can't seem to get it all out of my hair (you know, from hitting my head against the wall) But that's coming to an end, kinda. We now have some time to work on the house again so we can finish the porch, which entails painting it. I am really excited to get it done but dreading having to commit and pick a color.  My stack of paint samples is a little ridiculous.

 We did get to spend a little time with the Miley and Judah when they came over for a afternoon of watermelon and park time, The new thing that we do when they come over is to walk around he neighborhood looking for free stuff. (it's all about the thrill of the find)   We also went to Sophia's dance recital which was hilarious. Littles in elaborate costumes trying not to fall of the stage and maybe dancing a bit? Too freaking cute. And summer farm share started!!!! 3 heads of lettuce and 1 lb of mixed greens and it took me about 2 days to eat it all. Not much makes me happier then a big bag of freshly picked greens. It's the simple things.

I might not be thrilled that today is suppose to be hot and humid, but I am really excited to get the heck out of town for a few hours. The river is calling us. The mr and his fishing pole and me with a wide brimmed hat, ample sunscreen, and my watercolors and books to keep me happy. I might even pack a picnic because food is good too. Oh, and I need to put up a little fence situation around one of the garden beds....The butt head squirrels keep jumping out of the tree and onto my cabbage. I told them to stop but they won't listen. Jerks!

Interesting internet from the week.

-Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord. And this is what makes America great.

- INSIDE NEW YORK CITY’S BRILLIANT IDEA TO TRANSFORM FOOD WASTE INTO CLEAN ENERGY

-Going to the ocean this summer? Here’s What to Do After a Jellyfish Sting if you need to know.

-Scientists discover a sixth sense on the tongue—for water. I think I have it.

-Next pinataI make (I have made a few) BALLOON DOG PINATA

-I take activated charcoal if I feel like I am getting a stomach bug, so not often, but I haven't had it in food.  I guess it's a thing now. Everything You Need to Know About Eating Activated Charcoal

-Hand-Cut Paper Anatomy

-Another reason to drink all the coffee. Drink Coffee If You Want to Work Out Better

-The Millennial Obsession With Self-Care. And the internet.

-I hate straws. AMERICANS THROW AWAY 500 MILLION PLASTIC STRAWS A DAY

Pictures and they all came from my new phone.

Bye

-C

Sunday Happy

I feel like we are officially doing winter now. Snow and chill for the next three months. Some people might not be excited for any of it, but me, I am excited to get out in some snow covered woods and take it all in. I love me some winter.

This past week was a week of trying to feel not sick (still feeling a little sick) and to get myself all organized for the year. Not a new years resolutions, just a tax man thing. Aggh, already thinking of taxes.. lets just not right now.  Besides that, not to much else. We babysat, worked, I tested out my new wood carving knives that the mr got me for Christmas and almost cut my hand off (which means tha they are really good).  The week kind of flew by, but oh yeah,  the kitchen, it's like pretty much DONE!!!! I have a working sink, faucet, cabinet doors, and have been using the stove all week. It's amazing, and strange and I am looking forward to lots and lots of kitchen time. There are still things that need doing, but last night I prepared our entire meal on the kitchen counter and not on the dining table or floor. It was a pretty great feeling.

Today. Got a day full of events.   Most pressing is that my twin bros are doing 19 today (Happy Birthday Shitheads) and are coming over in a few hours for some home made cinnamon buns that I need to go make. So I should go do that.

Interneting from the week.

-How the World's Smallest Birds Survive the Winter. On the list of things to know.

-This seems like a positive start to a new year. The Year of Conquering Negative Thinking

-Every Single Food Trend That's Been Predicted for 2017

-Interesting read. And more sugar in yogurt then ice cream..jeeze. The case for eliminating sugar. All of it.

-The strange and amazing things that happen. On This German Island, The Breakers Bring Gifts Ashore: Thousands Of Toys

Amazon Has a Patent for Floating Blimp Warehouses. I heard this a few days ago on the news... What the fuck? Is this for real what we are moving towards?

I love road art. Artist ‘Roadsworth’ Uses Public Streets as a Canvas for Art and Activism

-You learn something new about your food every day.

- Being an aunt to a nephew with deadly nut allergies is scary...I have almost killed him a few times. Giving Babies Peanut Butter Could Actually Prevent Peanut Allergies

A few pictures this past week.

Happy Sunday

-C

Sunday Happy

Is it really Sunday already? This week has flown by, probably because it was to freaking hot that my brain kinda melted.  At least the heat is gone now and I can finally, maybe, function like a human being again.

Even with all the heat, lots of stuff has got done over at the house. Plumbing, walls fixed, tile samples bought. We even have narrowed down the kitchen design and are going to start doing the kitchen stuff soon. Everyday we get a little bit closer.... Now for the outside of the house, well not as great. Neither of us have dragged the mower out it a while and now there 3 ft tall thistle everywhere. Barefoot in the yard is not a good idea.And even though we worked worked worked all week, we did made a little time to finally pick our strawberries from our farm share. Now we eat nothing but zucchini and strawberries. Good stuff.

Other then that, not much else new. Not going to lie and say I haven't been thinking about all the crazy shit that has gone on this past week in the country. Sad, alarming, frustrating. It's a lot of heavy and it sucks. I am doing my best to send all good and loving energy out to the world. Kindness goes a log way.

As for today. hopefully the mr and I will be smart enough to chill a bit today, get in a little r&r, maybe bake some bread and go for a little bike ride before hitting it hard again tomorrow. (we will probably work at least some today too..the mr just won't stop)

Some things to brows via the internet .

-2016 Will Be One Second Longer Than Expected. Well at least we get a bit more tine eh?

-Duh. Getting Kids to Like Vegetables Could Be As Simple As the Right Cartoon

-Do you feel a lot? You might be a empath?

-I could totally win this.. maybe next year. Move Over, Hot Dogs! There's a Kale-Eating Competition Happening This Weekend.

-Holy shit, so crazy cool.

-  Everything is connected to everything. Your Senses Are Talking Behind Your Back

-Ink Paintings of Ghostly Felines and Chickens

-Super cute and happy house.

-Oh shit, just one more thing that sucks about the hot hot heat. There might be a huge avocado shortage. Hoard as many as you can!

-Learning From Healthy Bears (You Mean We Should Hibernate?).. I am in.

And some pictures from the weeks shenanigans of rivers farms,  and family crazy.

Happy day to you!

-C