Sunday Happy

The past few days have been almost summer like around here and I am not having it anymore. I look at my sweaters but do not put them on because it’s too hot. Seriously the fuck?

The week started at Half Moon Stare Park. We hiked around a nearby lake, took the kayaks out for one last time before winter, and enjoyed all the pretty colors that the trees we flashing. It was gorgeous and wonderful and we didn’t even mind that the park was full of out of state leaf peepers (Well, the mr didn’t mind. I was a little annoyed but you know..) Then after a feast of soup and a relaxing evening fire, we crawled into the tent and passed ourselves out. Woke up, broke down the tent, made the coffee and headed on home.

The rest of the week was pretty uneventful. Started the fall list of things to do before winter. I ripped out most of the garden. Worked, made phone calls, did the stuff that needed doing. Yeah, not really much to say about that.

Back to Sunday. Camping as usual but this week we are brining along Barb. Heading out early, driving south to a mountain to climbing it, then gonna hang out, eat food, and enjoy the last bits of fall foliage with nice cool weather next to a camp fire. I got my hat, mittens, and long underwear packed. I am here for it!

Stuff I looked at on the world wide web.

-This truly scares the shit out of me. High schoolers are training to drive 18-wheelers amid a shortage of truck drivers

-30 Spooky, Odd & Adorable Pumpkin Carving Ideas. The littles are coming over this weekend to carve and if I remember correctly, they suck at it (at using a knife that is). Might bust out some paint for the weak ones.

-Keep in mind. Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Out 

-Why Does Dust Accumulate So Quickly After You Clean? Dust is the freaking worst. I feel like I am always dusting.

-The Dinner Party Is Dead. Long Live the Dinner Party. Are you partying at your parties? You will not see any fancy china or place settings at a dinner “party” of mine, that is for damn sure.

-Watch out friends! B.C. woman nearly hit by meteorite that crashed through bedroom ceiling

-Everybody’s Eating Like It’s the ’90s Again and it is gross. Ha

-Awesomeness. Immerse yourself in nature with these 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year images

-Not to be a bummer but…The Problem with Halloween Spiderweb Decorations. I hate them anyway so you know, stop with them.

Pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

The colors are popping, the people are milling about, and the out of state cars are all over which means it is that time again. Vermonts great foliage season. Love every ounce of color but could do without the annoying amount of traffic that comes with it. (IYKYK Ha!)

The week started at Coolidge State Park. A cool dreary day and it really was just perfect camping. We went on a long ass hike and took in the trees, hung out under the canopy next to the fire while it rained, and crawled into the tent before it really started to pour but that was even soothing. The whole place was just super gorgeous and super quite. It’s one of my favorite places to camp.

After we woke up and packed up, we heading back to town. The mr went off to work and I made giant cookie cake for Coco because yes, he turned 5 freaking years old. Can’t even believe that shit. We went over for pizza and shenanigans and giant cookie cake (everyone wants one know) and that was that.

The rest of the week went by as usual. The mr was out doing his thing, I did a shit ton of chores, ripped up half the garden, threw some, worked at the studio and met another Gigi (I might steal her) and yeah, just did life.

Yesterday, well the mr and I took a little drive to a place were I gave a nice man money to stab a hole into my face. Yup, that was fun. Then I came home and cleaned the house. What a day.

Sunday again which means we camp. Going south a bit to one of our favorites, Half Moon, and this time we are brining the kayaks. (Probably going to be the last time for the year). Hopefully the drive down doesn’t piss me off too much (leaf peepers are terrible drivers) but I am really looking forward to the day. How could I not?

Internet from the week.

-America Is Running Out of Everything. For real, but also, what do you really really need?

-I learned this trick a few years back when I worked as a cleaning lady at a hostel. You’re Probably Loading Your Top-Loading Washing Machine Wrong, This is the right way.

-ON TREND: WOOD PANELED KITCHENS ARE WHERE IT’S AT.. Agreed.

-Leaf-Peeping Looks Different This Year. Here in VT the leaves are not as bright because of a fungus that had been getting worse due to climate.

-I make a lot of bundt cakes so I was intrigued and am defiantly gonna try this method. We Tried 6 Methods for Preventing a Bundt Cake from Sticking to the Pan and the Winner Was Pure Magic

-Why Owls Are a Spooky Symbol of Halloween, According to Folklore Historians. Oh, okay.

-Vermont history lesson. Then Again: Vermont spent 70,000 years under ice about a mile thick

-The mr and I were talking about how from now on, everything that needs replacing in the apartments is going to be electric. We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change

-This annual starling murmuration is so dense it’s called ‘The Black Sun’I never tire of starling pictures.

Pictures from the week

Sunday Happy

I know some people are bummed that summer is over and that is has been abnormally cool and dreary this past week but I couldn’t be happier about it. I have worn some of my favorite sweaters, busted out all my comfy socks, and even pulled an extra blanket out for the bed. Yes friend, just yes.

We started the week hiking up Mt Elmore to the fire town and took the ridge to the big balancing rock. The day was gorgeous, the view was stunning, and the camping that night was good as usual, although it did rain a little on our fire and it kind of puttered out. We didn't really care, we just crawled into the tent early and were not mad about it. After a good nights sleep we woke up, packed up, and headed on into town. Did some stuff, made some bread for birthday dinner, then headed over to said birthday dinner with Miley. The girl is 14 freaking years old now and I don’t even know. When the hell did that happen? Anyway, we just hung out, Erin made her a cake, Emerson blew out the candles, we gave her a box of raisins with some money in it, Judah didn’t punch her back even though she was pounding on him, and Barb smashed a pyrex full of mac and cheese all over the floor. All and all It was a good night.

The rest of the week went by fast with work and paper work and making the lists of all the fall projects that need to get done. Then Friday after work, we headed over to Alex’s 16th birthday party. And I know, that happened too. A night of jokes, pizza, and another ice cream cake, all the while Sophia harassed everyone with her skeleton cat and Anthony broke everyones ribs from squeezing us with his massive arms. Then after Alex was sick of us, we went home.

Saturday was a wet one and because of that, the farm canceled it’s annual pumpkin day where we all get on a wagon and ride to the pumpkin patch. But my farmers being awesome and amazing told me I could walk out to the the fields if I didn’t mind getting wet. And so that is what we did. Rain jackets and boots, grabbed a wagon, and walked ourselves to the pumpkin patch. I think I enjoyed it even more then the wagon ride. And we didn’t have to see any other people. Ha! Had the first pick of the pumpkins! After that, we went back to the loft for hot chocolate and giant marshmallows and then we brought them home. The rest of the night I spent cleaning because that is what I do with my Saturday nights.

Today. Another wet one. We bounced the idea around to skip camping this week but as of right now, we have decided to preserver and just go for it. There are only a few more weekends of camping left so we figured we might as well. Plus I always think fall looks best on a rainy day. So yeah, we are going and it’s gonna be wet! Hope we can find some dry firewood.

Some internet from the week

- I just sent out a family Thanksgiving text.It seemed early but I there can be no excuses this year. @ months notice is ample time to figure shit out, no? The holidays are coming! The Atlantic Daily: Start Planning Your Holidays Now

-Mail Delivery Is About To Get Slower And Pricier Just In Time For The Holidays. Well shit. This kind of sucks.

-I have always said that I would never run a mrarthon, that I just don’t see the point. Buuuttttt… I kinda sorta have thought about it recently. 🤷‍♀️ Why do people run marathons?

-80s Fantasy Movies Are Awesomely Cheesy. DUH!

-How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers. Why is this not obvious to everyone?

-What Are Sichuan Peppercorns? First of All, They’re Not Peppers

-I know a lot of kids that think this. I was one of them. Kids are onto something: Homework might actually be bad

-Where Trust Grows Alongside Produce. Respect the honor system! Don’t be an asshole.

Pictures from the week

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Sunday Happy

And we are back from our Nova Scotia road trip and boy was that an epic trip. We did so much, saw the most amazing things, and just had the best freaking time ever. I have a phone full of pictures that I need to get onto my computer and go through but once I do, I’ll post them and all about the trip.

Now back to life. The mr and Barb were smart and took a day or two to kind of ease back into life again. I on the other hand, have not taken it easy and have been go go go since the moment we came back. I just feel like I have so many things to do and catch up on, on top of all the new things that need to be done. I am trying to deal with the mess of a garden, restock my fridge with food, underglaze and glaze a million mugs, work at the studio, trim pots that need trimming, do all the laundry, see the people that need seeing, water the plants, and then planning all the birthday parties (and cake making) that’s to come in the next ew weeks. (3 parties all nest week 😬).

So yeah, I am freaking exhausted and I am still in a bit of a head fog. I am happy to be home but being gone for the first time in 2 years really reignited my travel itch and I am already planning out a few more adventures (camping through Norway, yes please). Until then, I will enjoy this gorgeous place I call home with all the fall colors popping on the trees and big mountains and cool fall weather. One of the things I love about going away is coming back. No matter where I go and how much I love being away, I’m alway so happy and feel so dang lucky to live here in Vermont.

Now it is Sunday and we are not skipping a beat. The camping stuff has been aired out, repacked, and is ready to go. Heading to Elmore to climb the mountian and sleep under the stars. This time of year is prime camping time and I am so so looking forward to a day of trees and peace and quiet!

A few things from the internet this week.

-Our next long camping adventure! Bonus, we live right next to it so no lang car rides! The birthplace of the US vacation.

-Scoot Over Oat Milk; There's a New Kid in Town—Potato Milk. I don’t know, I am pretty good with oat milk.

-You Aren't Lazy. You Just Need To Slow Down

-Pretty mold. Tainted with Manufactured Objects, Slime Molds and Spores Grow Into Unnaturally Striking Compositions

-To own this house…Canary Islands ‘miracle home’ stands alone against volcano’s lava flow

-The Best Way to Store Cilantro to Prevent Sad, Slimy Leaves

-Somthing about this house that makes me happy. This Spruce Cabin in Switzerland Is Like a Grown-Up Tree House

Some pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

How you doing? The weather around here is fine fine fine these past few days. I’ll focus on that because the world has got me going and feeling all softs of ways right now and I can’t even. It is so much. But apples right? And sweaters. I pulled on a sweater for the first time in what felt like forever and it was just the best.

Another week. Started off with the usual camp, hike, kayak, and soup. (It never gets old). We found ourselves crawling into the tent little earlier then usual because it’s getting darker earlier, and fell fast asleep because it is not stupid hot at night anymore! Then we woke up, drank coffee, walked around in the dark, and came back to town.

Back to the world and I had the same thought I have every time… “Why did we come back?” I really should live in a hut in the middle of the forest. Haha, but for reals. Anyway I spent most of the week down in my studio, doing my thing, staying away from people. Everyone is getting sick and I am not having any of that, no thank you. I did have lunch with Barb though cause its Barb and I also picked up farm share, went on many walks, glazed some stuff at the studio, and ate another entire watermelon all to myself. I am getting pretty good at that, if I do say so myself.

So yeah, not very eventful in my little bubble and I am a ok with that.

It’s back to Sunday and we are going camping and feeling fine for it. Going to try and not think to much about much of anything and just take the day as it is, away from people, the news, the things and the stuff, and be happy amongst the trees. And drink all the coffee. I can already tell its gonna be a extra few cups kind of day today!

Internet from the week.

-Fuuuucck Texas and Fuuuuuuck the Supreme Court. The staggering implications of the Supreme Court’s Texas anti-abortion ruling

-I love this so much! Sprawling Paper-Pulp Mobiles by Yuko Nishikawa Suspend Whimsically Colored Pods in the Air

-This Road Trip Map Helps You Visit the 47 Iconic National Parks in the Shortest Time. Even if this country seems like a shit show right now, this is on the bucket list!

-I do it all the time. It Turns Out, You Can Store Tomatoes in the Fridge

-Just lovely. Dark, and Deep: An 1800s Victorian House in Nebraska, Restored Down to the Doorknobs

-If You Can’t Stand People Fidgeting, You May Have Misokinesia. Maaaaybe me?

-Dogs are so smart! Your Dog May Know If You've Done Something On Purpose, Or Just Screwed Up

-Oh to love or to hate the lady. I love her, I can’t help it. But believe everything, well not exactly. The Promises Martha Stewart Made—and Why We Wanted to Believe Them

-The Great British Pudding Mystery: What, Exactly, Is a Spotted Dick? And to think I thought it was just a spotted dick. HAHA!

Pictures from the week.