Sunday Happy

I might not have been excited at first about the near 6 inches of snow that we got yesterday but it was actually really fun and nice, like a last hurrah of winter.. It was gorgeous, the mr and I got to play in it with a couple of littles (we built snow towers), we didn't really have to shovel anything, and it's already melting at a rapid pace. And now it can be spring and all will be good.

This week was a up and down week. A year since Sean passed making for some hard times, but there was also some good. It was my moms birthday so we had pretty much the entire family packed into our house for a birthday dinner. I have come to the realization that I might need to get more plates and that the contents of my fridge might not be what most people would call normal (Yes there are 20 heads of cabbage in there and a drawer full of celery roots. No I do not have ranch dressing or any dressing for that matter. Sorry) We did a bit of running around, trying to get some work done but again, the weather wasn't exactly cooperating and a lot of what we need to do is outside so we didn't get as much done as we wanted. Oh well. And then the mr got sick. In bed with a bug. Me, I am being the best girlfriend, fetching tea and ginger ale, warm wash clothes, blankets, and just being sweet. I figure that I might as well. I do like the guy and plus, it could be me in that bed sometime soon. (I better not get sick)

Today I am going to continue downing charcoal pills chased with apple cider vinegar to avoid getting any of this stomach bug thing and do a massive disinfection of everything that was touch, so basically a house clean day. Maybe I can even open some windows because it's suppose to be warm.  And maybe I'll drag the mr out for a walk. Chirping birds and fresh air. Hello there Spring!!!!

Some of the internet from my week.

-Spinach Leaf Transformed Into Beating Human Heart Tissue. Science and spinach are pretty awesome.

-Psychologists Explain The Benefits Of Baking For Other People.  Everyone gets cake!!!

-I really like my personal space, like pretty much just stay away from me. (haha, but seriously, don't get to close) Here’s How the Rest of the World Defines Personal Space

-Watch How to Make Your Own Sprinkles. Going to try this but with aquafaba instead of eggs. Ill let you know if it works.

-All the beds. But this collection linens.. I want them all.

-11 Top April Fools’ Day Food Moments. I trust nothing April 1st.

-I read this article just in time for someone to start in on something I have to watch. Please Stop Forcing Your Favorite TV Show On Me

-We officially know which color Crayola is retiring. Not what I thought it was going to be.

-I watched the shit out of this show. I might have even skipped a day of school to watch a Trading Spaces Marathon. Trading Spaces is Coming Back

-And then there is this. Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman Are Hosting a Crafting Competition Show

A few pictures

Have a great day.

-C

Sunday Happy

I don't know about you, but the past week has left me with a knot of dread in my gut. There has been a lot of utter bullshitbeing shoved in our faces, invoking feelings of rage and dismay and I am trying to figure how to be in this reality. It's scary and strange and leaves me feeling a little crazy. Add that feeling to a little mid winter blues.... I am not exactly of sound mind these days. (Ha, have I ever been?)

But there was a lot of good things. Little simple things like making pizza with the littles or walking through ice covered trees at 5 in the morning. New doors, a head of messy hair, a hint of blue sky. My little bits of happiness that really make me appreciate all the good that I have in my life.

And today, well I need to decompress my brain. I am going to take it slightly easy with work and do a news detox. No NPR. No NY Times. Do a little cleaning then chill. A good book, lots of hot beverages, a walk in the woods, some watercolor paints. The simple things to clear my head. You should do the same.

Some of the internet from the week.

-Bill Nye explains: what would happen if all the ice melted on Earth? We need to know this.

-Aziz Ansari’s Monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live’: Transcript. Not just funny..Smart and real.

-This shit is for real and scares the crap out of me. The Doomsday Clock Is Reset: Closest To Midnight Since The 1950s.Digging a hole now

-These paint palettes are making me want to paint.

-Love otters? How about a giant otter? Scientists Discover Prehistoric Giant Otter Species In China.

-A little advice can go a long way. An easier way to make cookies. Thanks Deb

-Sublime Opening Titles to the Style Frames Design Conference Animated by Eran Hilleli. Just really good.

-WATCH THE AMAZING CHINESE ART OF BLOWING MOLTEN SUGAR INTO GLASS

And a few pictures from the week.

Take care.

-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