Sunday Happy

First week into Daylight Savings and I got to tell you, I am so into it. I love when it gets dark out early. I love being able to see the sunrise when I got for runs in the morning. It works for me. What I do not love, better yet hate right now is how warm it has been. It is making me sad and cranky. Mind body and mind crave those crisp, cold, snow filled days where everything seems quiet and all the people are tucked away and the outside world seems to be all mine. I guess I am a true Ice Queen.

Besides shitty weather the past couple weeks things were good good. Lots of studio time. Lots. And a few nice hikes through the sticks. The mr, Judah, and I cleaned the yard and moved all the leaves to the garden beds. I made fire cider, the mr carved a many spoons. I picked up the first winter farm share, voted, watched the lunar eclipse and cleaned the car. Not like super exciting but exciting enough. That is my life. Ha!

Today the mr and I are going somewhere for a hike. Now that we aren’t camping every weekend we go for a good hike on Sundays instead. It is good to have something to look forward to. And if I have time I should probably go grocery shopping, I have a long list and a shit ton of bread I need to make…The family is descending on the house this weekend for our family Thanksgiving. 23-26 people. Yeah, I am in charge of all bread. We need lots of bread.

Oh and it’s Shannon’s birthday today so yeah, Happy Birthday!

A couple links from the internet.

- I use all my flours so fast that I just keep in in the pantry but this is good info. The Best Way to Store Flour Isn't What You Think.

-Christmas Weather Forecast (2022): Will It Be White, Or What? I sure hope this is wrong.

-Why Prehistoric Herders Didn’t Spit Out Their Watermelon Seeds. I don’t spit them out cause I like them plus they are super good for you.

-This is what’s happening to your brain in the middle of a conflict. I do not like conflict because most conflict could be solved if people just listened to everything I say. For real.

-The Age of Social Media Is Ending. Yeah, I kinda hope so.

Pictures from the weeks.

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

Happy August! Best month of the summer because it is starting to feel cooler out at times (Yay for morning sweaters!!), the tomatoes and eggplants are growing with vigor, and well, it means summer is coming to an end and fall will be here soon. Whoop whoop!

The week went. We stared with a sunny camp day. Took the kayaks out, set up the tent, went for a hike, and while we were out we had a passing rain cloud dumped a ton of rain, while the sky was still blue, all over our camp site. No big deal except we didn't have the rain fly on the tent (again, the sky was blue) so the inside of the of the tent and all of our stuff got soaked and whatever, we dealt with it because that is what you do. Anyway, we dried out as much as we could then sat by the fire, ate camp soup, then crawled into the wet tent. Woke up, tossed it all into the truck and headed out.

Back in town life went on pretty much as usual, although the mr couldn't eat for the entire day (medical test stuff) so he was a real right treat to deal with. But we did the stuff we do and then some. The mr then had his doctors thing the following day and then ate all the food (and stopped being an asshole) so that was good. Beside all that jazz, I had lunch with Barb and hung out with Meg and So. I threw lots of pot, picked a lot of zucchini, and watched as my tower of beans grew to enormous heights. We went on a few more walk, jaunts, and the such and enjoyed the cooler weather as much as we could. And after watching it grow grow grow, my bean tower fell over. The weight of it snapped one of the sticks so the mr and I had to rig it up with rope and more wood. It is the craziest my beans have ever gotten.

Yesterday, spur of the moment, the mr and I dragged a tired little Coco out for ice cream. We tossed him in a wagon, walked to town, ordered him a cone, and held his hair back while he silently and intensely ate it. Then the sugar kicked in and he was wagon surfing all the way home. Highlight of the week. HA!

Today after a few morning chores we are heading out again. It is suppose to rain all afternoon and night so we are going into camping prepared for it. (Gonna set up the rain fly asap!). I have no problem hiking and playing in the rain but I am not a big fan of being drenched while sleeping. Hopefully it isn’t a complete washout!

Internet from the week.

-When Masks Become Trash. I live in a relatively clean state and I still see masks all over the place. It pisses me off a whole lot.

-I guess I am a super hero cause I sweat A LOT. Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower

-30 Things You Should Know About Veggies by the Time You’re 30. Veggie knowledge to know at any age.

-How Big Beverage poured empty promises down our throats. So much liquid in so many bottles! I sometimes feel guilty about buying seltzer now and then. But that is all I will buy. All those crazy drinks, I don’t get it.

-If the Hardiest Species Are Boiled Alive, What Happens to Humans? I count myself a lucky one. Here in Vt we haven’t had the crazy heat like the rest if the country. I don’t think, no I know I couldn’t handle it. Shit is real friends and that shit is bad.

-If I were to win an Olympic medal I think bronze would be the one I would want to win. Top three but don’t have to worry about always being the #1 or the one that was almost #1. Yeah, bronze seems good. Why Bronze Medalists Are Likely Happier Than Those Who Win Silver

-Spending a lot of time planning for a trip here!

-Who Actually Buys a Gold Toilet?. You ask me ans I would say an asshole.

-Thousands of Fresh and Artificial Flowers Overrun an Abandoned Convenience Store in a Small Michigan Town. 😁

Pictures from the week

Sunday Happy

It’s SPRING guys! And for like the first time in my memory, the last day of winter was wintery and the first day of spring was springy! Why does that seem like such an achievement? Weather acting according to season. Weird.

Another week gone and gone. I don’t know about you but time is moving in whole new weird way. The days feels super short but add two days together and they last forever The week, it blew by but seems like forever ago. I think daylight saving got to me more then usually with it getting darker out longer in the am and lighter out at night. Also Spring and with spring my dreams get all crazy and have put me in some weird head spaces. And then I think back to a year ago and wow. Wow wow. What the heck was that?

Anyway, I have been busy being busy doing the stuff. Taxes, throwing pots, walking Mom. Haha (but really, she needs to walk a lot after her hip surgery). Mid week on my morning run, because I am just so fast (not really) I slipped on some mud covered ice and fell really hard. But I was ok so kept on running. And then I did it again and again, I was fine (a little less so) but kind of fucked up my finger. I don’t think it is broken anymore but it is twice the size it should be, black and blue all over, and just really uncomfortable. So you know, it has been a pain in the ass to deal with. Other then that, we have been trying to get outside as much as possible because the weather and that is what makes us happy.

Today I am spending the day at the studio glazing pots. The mr offered to come help and I am so very happy for it. I have SOOOO much to glaze so we will be there for a good part of the day. But when we get home I fully plan on taking off my shoes and sitting on the front porch with my book and a cup of coffee and taking in the weather. I might even dig around a little in the dirt! It’s that time again. Got to get the dirt ready for the seeds!

Internet from the week.

-Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17.YAY!

-Mental Health Pros Explain Why Socializing Makes You Tired. I makes me soooo soooo tired. And not just now, always has. That is why I am not social. HA!

-I completely agree with this. Why Water Is the Most Important Ingredient in Your Kitchen

-'Revenge Travel' Will Be All The Rage Over The Next Few Years. I can’t wait to travel too but I don’t want to deal with other people traveling around too. At least it seems people want to travel to warm places. I’ll just head to Alaska!

-What Were Cupcakes Like in the 1700s?. I have never thought about it until now.

-So we are allowed to make new pasta shapes?. This New Pasta Shape from The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman Took 3 Years to Make

-Would you live in a all glass house like this one?

-A NASA astronaut’s advice for space travel: Bring a credit card. Sound advice.

-Waldeinsamkeit. Germany’s cherished forest tradition. This is my life goal. Escape to the woods!

Pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

What a week. A good week but shit am I beat. The littles have been staying with us (their mother had surgery) so we have been feeding, schooling, and basically trying to keep a teen, a tween ,and a toddler alive for a long period of time. We have managed alright but yeah, tired as FUCK!

So yeah, that has been our week. And some other stuff but basically that. Besides keeping them alive and feed (they eat too much!), we have been doing art projects, cardboard construction of a “cat’sle (for Gigi of course), going for walks when it wasn't stupid cold out, and baking. The mr and I both have spent a fair amount of time sitting next to the toilet watching funny cat videos (potty training), trying to figure out basic math equations for school, and negotiating the hell out of every little thing for screen time. Oh the screens. I fucking hate them but I guess they are necessary, for school at least. And I am not going to lie and say I haven’t just given up a few times and let them completely veg out to whatever the shit is that they watch. So I could clean of course. HAHA!

And now it’s Sunday. Later today the mr and I are brining the littles back home and getting them settled in and ready for school tomorrow. Then I am coming home and spending the rest of the day doing laundry and cleaning my pigsty of a house. I’ll probably be cleaning late into the night. After that I am just going to sleep. I am already ready for bed. HA!

Links from the internet this week.

-The storm effected more then we know. Central Texas Farmers Share the Devastating Impacts of the Winter Storm.

-People Share #TheMoment They Realized The Pandemic Was Changing Life As They Knew It. Uh. Remember how crazy that was?

-This Is Unprecedented’: Why America’s Housing Market Has Never Been Weirder. It is so weird and kind of frustrating. This lady has been trying to buy land for a few years and now it seems like it is never gonna happen. It is SO expensive now what is out there gets bought up in a snap. So annoying!

-Miley and I have plans this week. Let's Make Friendship Bracelets!

-Martha and I got way back. Use to skip school and watch her show. Those were the life lessons. Martha Stewart Is the Original Influencer

-I get asked this ALL. THE. TIME! What's the Actual Difference Between Vegan & Vegetarian?

-There’s a surprising wrinkle in the quest to plant 68 billion trees. The seeds!

- I forget about Volcanos until I hear about them… Rumbling Reykjanes Volcano In Iceland Could Erupt At Any Minute.

-! sweet A frame.

Pictures from the week