Sunday Happy

I don’t want to sound like a whine ass but can’t it just be fall already? I am so sick of summer! Might not be the most popular opinion but like I have said many of times… I can’t stand being hot and therefore I do not like summer.

The week. Up until just a couple days ago it has been too stupid freaking hot and humid. Another heat wave and I am not having it anymore, (or at least that is what I tell myself. Not like there is anything I can do about it),, but at least we were camping. We went to Little River, hung out I the kayaks on the breezy cool reservoir, did a little hike but had to cut it short due to ongoing back pain (still) and a million tiny no see-ums flying into my eyeballs. We then went back to the campsite, made dinner, ate, sat around a very small fire (too freaking hot to rage it) and crawled into the tent. Woke up, drank the coffee and walked to the water, then packed up and headed home.

The rest of the week went by in a flash. I moved almost 100 green pieces to the studio to be fired (glazing next week is going to be a bear). We took the littles for ice cream after their first day of school (and to check out Judah’s new hair cut!) then we went and hung out with So who showed us all her halloween stuff and her mad skills at drawing with her feet. I picked up farm share. I ate an entire watermelon, and we did all the things that needed to be done, talked about some stuff that needed talking about, and made plans for the plans we have.

Last night the mr and I went up to Belvidere for a little adverntue with some of the family. We took a ride around 170 acres on a giant 4 wheeler contraption, (7 people. 5 seats. But we made it work. Only once did someone (David) fall off the back while in motion.) looked at barns and apple trees, and hung out with the coolest old lady that I have ever meet. Vermont people are the best!

Anywho, it’s Sunday. I am tires as all hell but whatever. The mr and I have the camping plans in place and I am ready to veg out mentally today. Should probably take it easy physically too cause my back is still the shit…. Or not, we will see how stupid I behave.

Internet from the week.

-The complicated reality of doing what you love. True that.

-Do you like licorice? Red or black? I don’t know many who like black but I think the mr does. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Licorice

-I have learned the hard way that stretching is key. What actually happens when you pull a muscle?

-A heart of sheep.

-Keep your muffins high. A Bakery Hack for Sky-High Muffins

- The Opposite of Toxic Positivity. Sometimes leaning into the dark is just what we need to do.

- Your poop can tell you a lot! The Poop About Your Gut Health and Personalized Nutrition-

-Don’t be an asshole when you are flying or you might just get your ass kicked. Flight attendants train in self-defense amid spike in unruly passengers

-Odd Apples: A New Photo Book Celebrates the Strange and Enchanting Fruit

Pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

So yeah, the past week hasn’t been the greatest. I am feeling super overwhelmed with all that is going on with and inside the world and I have hit a mental wall. And I know that I am not the only one. All the things…It’s a lot. So that is where I am at right now. A stressed out mental trash can. But I am trying to be positive so yeah….😐

But the week was not all doom and gloom and anger and stress. It started with a kayak on a pond which is the best way to start a week. After the yak we set up camp, went for a hike, ate soup, then slept under the stars. Woke up and walked the darkness then drank all the coffee before heading back to town.

The rest of the week was and happened. Took Barb to the farm to pick tomatoes and flowers. Walked around a lot looking at all the summer flowers. Spent a good amount of time icing my back because I am old now and I guess sometimes the wrong movement will pinch a nerve. Also the heat and humidity that has been plaguing us has kept me cranky and not at all helped my body in any way. But even tough my back was killing me and I was hot to the point of melting I still went for a bike ride to Moms with Barb, picked up watermelon at farm share, and went for a walk with Shannon. I tried to sit at my wheel, and I did manage to trim a few pots, but other then that, the pain in the back won out so not much got done. And so it goes.

Sunday. Off to the woods. Looks like the hurricane that is hitting the east coast will not be effecting us too much until tomorrow so we are heading out for the next 24 hours which is good because I really need the quiet and peace of the trees.

Stuff from the internet from the week. Keeping it light.

-Are your houseplants actually good for the planet? Good question.

-Its just about that time of year. A Completely Delicious Guide to Popular Types of Pie

-Good way to recycle some paper. How to Make Paper Flowers in 12 Beautiful Ways.

-Someone mentioned a eating a chip butty and this is what it is. The Chip Butty Is the Deranged Nonsensical Sandwich of My Dream

-Overwhelmed with Cleaning? You Don’t Need Balance — You Need a “Tilt”. I agree, bu to actually stop, well I am going to beed therapy for that. HA!

-If you need some Beyoncé in your day. Beyoncé's Evolution

-Square pizzas…. Still with that shit? Why school lunches feel like they’re frozen in time.

-I Love Throwing My Kids’ Artwork in the Garbage While They’re Sleeping. Haha! I LOVE all the art work the little create and I have kept my favorites but sometimes a good purge is needed, and that is at my house. They don’t even live here!

-A Poetic Book Illustrated by Tiffany Bozic Explores the Vast Diversity of Trees with Childlike Curiosity ♥️♥️♥️

Pictures from the week

Sunday Happy

We are in the thick of it, the middle of summer. And for some reason I have yet to really feel any real summery vibe, if that makes any sense. I don’t know what it is. I am hot as hell, outside more then in, running around with little to no clothing on and have the dirtiest feet, eating all the summer veggies, and living all the summertime adventures. And yet something, some feeling that I usually feel is yet to be had. Huh. I guess there is still time but to be honest, I am already wishful for fall. (I am and will always be that person.)

The week was good. Started off with soggy camping in the Groton State Forest. Went kayaking then hiking, and then set up camp, all in a light rain. It wasn’t down pouring but everything was wet. We did out best drying out by the fire and by the time we both ate our camp lentil stew and climbed into the tent to sleep, we assed out. Then we woke up, made the coffee, busted down camp, then headed back home.

And the rest of the week flew by. Beside the the usual we took a couple of smaller hikes. I picked up farm share which is now starting to really amp up (giant tomatoes!). I picked flowers and lots of turnips from the garden and spent a lot of time hanging with Megan and So. I got pooped on by a bird and developed a gigantic blood blister on my ding-a-ling thing in my throat (uvula ?) which was gross and unnecessary. And then at the end of the week we took a long drive south to the Vermont Ceramic Store and got me 250 lbs of clay (should keep me busy for a little while). All in all, a busy, satisfying, got shit done, week.

And we are back to Sunday and back to our camping schedule. We have 2 state parks to choose from so not exactly sure where we will end up. All I know is that I have been looking forward to getting back out in the tent since we packed it up last Monday. I always wonder why we come home. I am meant to live in the woods.

Internet from the week.

-Just Say No to Peat: It’s Time to Rethink the Compost and Soil You Buy. Seriously.

-This is freaking awesome and I will be visiting it! A Skywalk Just Opened Up That Goes 100 Feet Above the Sequoia Redwoods

-Addison County Is Now Home To The Largest Anaerobic Digester In The Northeast. So How Does It Work? Fuel from poop! Vermont Proud!

-DIY Tiny Cabin on Wheels. This is one of those towable cabins that actually makes sense.

-Ask anyone that comes through my doors. Shoes off before entering or I will flip the F out! Please Don’t Wear Your Outdoor Shoes Inside My Home

-I might actually have the opposite problem….I can never find my phone. HA! But I know more people then not (just about everyone) that have this problem. Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media

-If I am not into a book within the first chapter, I move on. Sometime I go back if I think it was just a wrong book, wrong time situation. But if it just seemed like shitty writing, well I’m a not gonna read it. There are far too many books that I need to read to waste my time. 6 Reasons It’s Totally OK to Give Up on a Book, According to Librarians and Podcasters

-That is a lot of words. From “5G” to “Zaddy”: Dictionary.com Adds Over 300 New Words And Definitions

-Hey You! Freeze Those Summer Green Beans. I usually get a bag or two but I have a hard time not eating them all before I get a chacne to freeze them.-

Pictures from the week.

Monday Happy

The mr and I just got home form camping in Maine and I am tired as fuck. After 2 days of running around with Megan, Justin, and the kids we got no sleep then left late last night (to avoid the flash flood warnings) and got home at like 2am. The drive home sucks ass. We were both exhausted, it was raining, the GPS took us to an imaginary road so we got lost. But we made it home and I assed out for a few hours but I still have barely slept so I am not really that interested in anything other then cleaning the car out of camping stuff, starting the laundry, getting some food into my face, and taking a freaking nap.

These are pictures from last week. A good week with lots of outdoors and littles and yeah. I have all the pictures form Maine to go through but this is all I got in me for now.

Sunday Happy

Happy July 4th. If you are those people that have been lighting off very loud fireworks all night and keeping me up all night, well thanks “friends “. Hope your need for small explosives was worth keeping up your very nice neighbor who might not be so nice anymore. 😁

I do not like the 4th of July.

The past week. It is hard to remember it much other then I was so freaking stupid hot. The heat wave got me heat sick towards the end and left me miserable are really really bitchy, as any hot day will do. But I did do stuff. We went kayaking on the windiest pond and then hit up a baby shower. I spent a almost blissful day driving Megan around (AC cranked) doing chores. I threw a bunch of pots. (Sometimes I hate having my studio in the basement. But on hot summer days, it is so nice and I actually get a lot of work done!) I laid on the kitchen floor near naked (its the coolest place in the house besides the basement) doing bills and paper work and when I wasn't doing that I just read a lot. And when the heat finally did break I celebrated by running around in all the rain that cooled me to my very soul.

Today. Well because it is the 4th and everyone and their mom is out and about, taking up all the campsites, being all over, the mr and I are just going to try and find a not crowded place for a nice hike but not go camping like we originally thought we would. First off, I don’t want to be near a bunch of people in general, but secondly, everything is booked so we couldn’t go even if we wanted too. Yeah I’m a little bummed but by next weekend there well be a lot less people camping so it will be on. Plus we might set the tent up in the back yard and sleep out there tonight. I just hope that are not more jack asses setting fireworks off all night again. It won’t be good for anyone if they do.

Internet from the week..

-Fire scientists are urging people in the West to skip the fireworks this record-dry 4th of July. I think we ALL should skip them, maybe forever!

-Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It

-The pandemic has made small talk even more painful. I don’t know how it can possibly be any more painful then it already is.

-I do not buy into the busier is better. The Cult of Busyness

-The Humble Minivan Is Due for a Rebrand. The mr has wanted a mini van for years and I have been so hesitant up unit a year or two ago, for traveling in that is. Now they are cool so there that goes.

-EATING WELL WHILE CAMPING IS HARD WORK. IT’S ALSO GENUINELY WORTH IT. I genuinely love camp food. Always a huge pot of soup with all the veggies! Soup is my favorite but eaten in the trees by a camp fire. Best food ever.

-This is a nice house. “The Maine House”

-Will Emojis Really Save Venmo Sellers Money? Yeah, as soon who uses Venmo for my very small business, I am not really excited for the transaction fee.

-I was close to taking a 3am run this past week. I just couldn’t find a flashlight. But I am all about it. Can't Sleep? Go for a Run

Pictures from the week.