Sunday Happy

Oh how nice it is to wake up and not feel like a complete trash can. Yeah I got me my booster shot a few days ago and yeah it knocked me on my ass. Not as bad as the last shot which kept me in bed for 3 days but damn was I feeling like super shit. But I am boosted so go me!

Besides the end of the week ill, the week was pretty fantastic. There was hikes with the mr and with Megan. There was lots of good snow. I made cookies and a giant ass ice cream cake (for So’s birthday ). Then the mr and I went and did our traditional Christmas tree hunt in the National Forest. We got a good one this year (we get a good one every year). I pulled more holiday mugs from the kiln, finally opened my online shop, stem+node ceramics, which is accessible through my blog, and like I said before, I got my booster.

And then I was sick. But I kind of figured it would happen. Anyways, even though I wanted to smash my pounding head into a concrete wall and could barely carry around my own weight, I railed and made it to Sophias 9th birthday party (I had too. I made the bread for dinner and said cake) I sat with her in the dark and watched holiday baking shows until everyone else came, then slinked away to watch her dance around, open presents and be the greatest at being a 9 year old. Then I went home and crashed. Yesterday was a flop. I managed to get a few things done but those damn side effects… Whatever. It snowed a big fluffy gorgeous snow and I went for a nice walk in it so I was good.

Now Sunday and I am feeling much better (my head still kinda hurts thought but it is still early so hopefully it will fade). The plan for the day is I need to run to the studio this morning and glaze a few pieces then the mr and I are suppose to go for a hike somewhere. After that we plan to work on the Christmas cards. Are we gonna get them done today? I am sure will will… like kinda sure… But if they don’t that is cool right? They will get done and mailed by the end of the week. That’s good. We got this!

Internet links from the week

-Need a holiday gift for a friend, a relative, a teacher. or even yourself? Buy pottery! And why not buy something from me! stem+node ceramics. $5 off your order until Wednesday when you use the code LOVELYCRAZY.

-I have heard a few very strange things about well wieners and the vaccine sooooo. These urologists are setting the record straight about penises and COVID. I think your penis (if you have one)is safe friends

-The case for free tampons and pads in schools. No shit tampons and pads should be free in schools.. And all public restrooms. Jeeze.

-DIY Bed Fort. Yeah, I need a bed fort.

-Why? But seriously..Why? Forget gingerbread houses, the new trend is charcuterie chalets and meat mansions. Stick with the real thing like a good decent human... These Are the Most Popular Gingerbread House Designs.

-How Leisure Time Became Work. Ugh. I am so glad I do not track the details of my life. I was once tempted to get a pedometer to track my steps but knew it was a slippery slope. Once a week. When I write here. That is all I have in me.

-How excited are we for persimmons? Me, I am VERY excited! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Persimmons

-I am not a weirdo for doing this cause bon appetite said to do it? You Should Absolutely Be Adding Pickle Brine to Your Soup.

-Hawaii braces for foot of snow amid blizzard warning. I heard this on the radio and thought I heard wrong so I looked it up. I didn't realize Hawaii could even get snow.

-I just painted my bathroom a deep pastel pink so yeah, I understand.COLOR STORY: UNDERSTATED PASTELS.

Pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

Now that Thanksgiving is over it is all FA LA LA LA LA LA LA and I am here for it. I started listening to Christmas music (only good tasteful stuff), I pulled out all the decorations, and it snowed!!! I had nothing to do with the snow but still. I am so excited for snow.

The week. I spent a lot of time at the studio glazing which was nice because no one else was there so I had the whole place to myself. I took a lot of pictures (of pottery), worked on my new website which is taking more time then I would like, and did some stuff that I can’t remember. Then all of a sudden it was Thanksgiving. The mr and I went for our traditional Thanksgiving day hike and then chilled for the rest of the day. We were suppose to have the littles over for dinner but they ditched us for a better offer. 🤣. But it was all good. I made soup for dinner and the mr ordered Chinese food. We were both happy with that.

The day after the boys came over and we just hung out playing around, did some drawing, and when we noticed the rain turned, we went outside and played in the snow which really was the best. Judah slept over, we watched Home Alone, and when I woke up the next morning with too much snow to ride my bike in but man was running through the snowy woods just fantastic.

Back to Sunday. What am I doing today? Probably going to spend more time then I attend to at the studio glazing, definitely going for a little hike with the mr, and I am going to finish putting up all my Christmas decorations. Then I need to dig out the tree stand cause thats happening this week too! I am so excited! Christmas trees are the real reason to celebrate Christmas !

internet from the week

-This is my house in Australia (not really but it really should be)

And if I lived in Australia I would be checking this out! Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn

-Getting a tree? The 14 Types of Christmas Trees You'll Find on the Farm

-Could Climate Change Make Food Less Nutritious? Just one more thing that is gonna get screwed.

-9 of the Most Interesting Cleaning Superstitions from Around the World. I like know what others think when they clean.

-Menorahs are so pretty. Trend Alert: Magical Menorahs

-Two Vermont game wardens are putting roadkill to good use. This is by far the best thing to do with it, and that is coming from a vegan.

-I bookmark it every year and reference back all the time.NPR Books We Love

-A new winter activity? A Guide to Curling's Rules and Scoring

Pictures from the week

Sunday Happy

I think it is officially stick season here in Vermont. Bare trees, cool, dreary…I love it.

The week was and went. The mr and I went for a nice hike in a little magic pocket of woods that was glowing yellow and took my breath away. Then Barb and I went to the lake to look at the water and take in the freshness of the world. We had dinner at moms and harassed officer Markalus (😂), mowed the lawn for probably the last time, and I basically spent a good chunk of time at home in the studio, painting mugs, and doing annoying things that needed to get done. Oh and the mr and I took not one, but two trips to the state capital to do some business stuff I have with my face so that took up a lot of our time too. So it was busy but not super eventful.

And yesterday besides it being Shannons birthday, ( I didn’t get to see her but we talked for a while and are going to go for a walk this week so…Happy Birthday Shannon!), I spent the day scraping and priming the radiators and ended up at the hardware store past dark ( I never leave the house after dark. HAHA!) looking at color swatches. We now have like 20 different colors to pick from. Knowing the mr and I, this task is going to suck ass. But I did pick another paint color out to paint that bathroom because why the hell not!

Sunday again which means the mr and I are going for a hike. Not going to travel to far to go because the mr and I are going to decide on the paint color of the radiators and after said hike, we are going to go get the paint. Facts. So after that I will probably spend a good part of the afternoon painting. Not exactly the most fun but I reeeally want these shits done! And maybe…maybe I will listen to a little Sufjan Stevens. Its about that time.

Internet from the week.

-Holy shit it is happening, ready or not. 79-foot Christmas tree arrives in New York City's Rockefeller Center

-Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad. Yeah I am pretty sick of it, although I don’t buy anything besides food so I don’t know about other goods.

-And with inflation comes other issues. How Supply Chain Issues Are Affecting Food Pantries. So if you can help in any way, donating time or food, do it.

-I think I am going to paint the half bathroom this color. It should go nicely with the gold wall.

-3 Dishes You Might Not Have to Wash (Which is Good, Because You Weren’t Washing Them Anyway). I NEVER wash these and there are a few more that I would add to the list…

-Veg invention: the new fruit and veg coming to your plate. Caulishoots sound delicious.

-I am probably going to buy this for winter running. StoicPolar Fleece Neck Balaclava. I don’t want frost bit on my nose again.

-This cabin is right for me

-Red, Itchy, Peeling Palms? Uh Oh, You’ve Got Squash Hands. This wold suck.

-I love these lights. Graypants Shares How They Turn Basic Cardboard Into Modern Scraplights

Pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

How do you feel about Daylight Savings ending? I love it! I love that we get the extra hour. I love that it is going to get lighter out earlier in the am (my early morning runs in the dark woods have been slightly unnerving..there are creepos hanging out in there) and I love that it will be dark at 430. I know, I know, most people hate it but I say embrace it. It probably has something to do with that fact that I wake up at 3am, eat dinner at 5, and go to bed by 730. Yeah, I am something …🤷‍♀️

Another week. Started with Halloween. The mr and I went over to Erins in the pouring rain and the four of us (me, the mr, Judah, and Erin) helped get Coco into his costume and took him out for his very first trick or treating adventure, and oh was it amazing. At the first house he went to, when the people came to the door, he walked into their house and started to play with their dog. It was hilarious and adorable and the best first trick or treating experience ever. After that we made our way up and down the street. We didn't stay out to long because after like the 10th house, we were all soaked to the bone and Coco had enough so home we went. Coco marveled at his foot and even shared his candy with Judah (he decided not to trick or treat) and then mr and I went home. Best Halloween.

Then the rest of the week. The mr and I spent more time then we wanted to sizing and moving 1000lb cast iron radiator into the house. Yup. We have radiant heat on the first floor but it is not efficient and have decided to bring in the cast iron and I am so excited! I wanted to put them in when we first remodeled that house, and we did on the second floor, but the mr wanted to try the radiant. Now four years later I win. HA! But gosh those freaking things are so heavy. Anyway, they are in the house, in place where they need to be plumbed, and I have been cleaning them up to get ready for paint. And now I need to pick the color and it is going to be a whole thing.

Nothing else really happened out of the norm. Well it snowed one morning and that was just fantastic. Work wise I have been organizing pots and starting the holiday sales on my instagram @stemandnod. I also picked up the first winter farm share. (YAY celeriac!) And I went into a store other then a grocery store with Barb for the first time in like 3 years. I needed new socks so it had to be done.

Sunday. Today the mr and I are getting out of town and going for a good day hike. I am happy about that because not with no camping and all I am getting stir crazy being in town. And when we get home I plan on spending the rest of the day reading and drinking all the coffee and or tea that I want because I am an adult and can do what I want.

Internet from the week.

-Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are 4 things you should know.

-I try to enjoy it but I just don’t like it. The Reason You Hate Your Birthday

-How to Keep Your Cool While Playing Host (It's Possible). Tell everyone to fuck off…Oh wait, that is just me. HA!

-People are getting out of had a lazy. Fifteen-Minute Grocery Delivery Has Arrived. Do We Need It?. No we do not need it.

-I LOVE decorations but I think part of the thing I love about it is that it is not all year and it is special. Christmas decor before thanksgiving is just too early for me. But day after, game on! And then it comes down New Years Eve. Here Is When People Are Decorating for the Holidays This Year

-The World’s Smallest Trailer Is Designed to Be Towed Behind a Mobility Scooter. The mr would freaking love this for his scooter.

-How to choose the best sleeping position, and why it matters. I think I am getting carpal tunnel from the way I sleep, well that and all the shit I do withy hands.

-Gorgeous kitchens. ’TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY BAKING.

-Pottery content and sales. @stemandnode.

Pictures from the week.

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Sunday Happy

Every morning before I head out for my run, I play the weather guessing game.I step outside and feel the air and declare the temperature. This week I have been getting really good. All in the mid to upper 30’s, one morning it was 30. Bellow freezing which is fucking cold and I love it! I don’t know if it is a Vermont thing or a me thing but every time it is just about freezing I think,'“If it were to precipitate right now it would be snow?” Do you do that too? I have got snow on the brain, can you tell?

The week started off with hiking and camping at Little River. Our last camping adventure for the year. It was great thought, a nice cool but not freezing day. The colors were still popping and there wasn’t a shit ton of people around. The park was pretty much empty. So we did our hiking, made food, hung by the fire, and crawled into the tent for the last time. Woke up to a bit of rain, went for my early morning walk, then packed up and came home.

The rest if the week went. I picked the last of the flowers and chard from the garden, moved all the houseplants inside, picked up the last summer farm share, and worked a lot in both studios. Nothing too exciting.

Now back to Sunday. No camping and I am sad about it, although it is pouring rain at the moment and if we were to be going, it would probably suck…Nah, who am I kidding, I would’ve loved it anyway but that’s a moot point. So what am I going to do today? I think I am going to the studio to glaze some shit and probably going to take myself out to the woods somewhere and hike about for a little while. Then later tonight we are taking the two boys (Coco and Judah) out for trick or treating because Halloween and all. That should be fun, especially because Judah decided to dress uo as Nick. Fake beard and all. It’s gonna be some funny shit!

Internet from the week.

-I actually think about this a lot. The Joy & Opportunity Of Dropping A Routine. I live in a routine and when I step away from it…Its pretty great. Sometimes.

-How an 1880s train carriage became a contemporary living space in Dungeness. Cool cool

-Did food taste better 50 years ago? Can we even know?

-I sleep with a very very loud snorer. And occasionally kicker. How to Share a Bed With a Partner—& Actually Get a Good Night's Sleep

-I am always in the kitchen when people are over so there is never a place to hide! How to Get Guests Outta Your Kitchen (Please).

-People can be really stupid. Check Out These Hilarious One-Star Reviews of National Parks

-We Tested 6 Methods for Storing Mushrooms and Found a Clear Winner. I need a paper bag.

-Visible Mending Isn’t Just for Clothes, and I Think It Should Become the Next Big Home Decor Trend. I am all about this. Take my couch. It is amazing but is very tattered and needs mending ever now and then. I don’t hide it cause the mend is pretty too!

-Hundreds of Ceramic Marine Creatures Radiate in Gradients to Show the Effects of Coral Bleaching

Pictures from the week.