We were able to get in some family apple picking time just as the season winds down. We usually get out there earlier but every weekend has been rainy. Much thanks to Mother Nature and an invite because we had a blast. The orchard at Mann Orchards now ranks as tops on our list for […]
Bubble Tea (Taylor’s Version)
This is a super cute post by Gong Cha featuring bubble teas and their Taylor Swift eras. My fave is Reputation.
1989 (Taylor’s Version) merch is out
The 1989 (Taylor’s Version) collection is out. I love the sea breezy color vibes of light blues, pinks and creams. Will I be getting anything? As if I don’t have enough Taylor Swift t-shirts, I am adding the charcoal photo distressed t-shirt to my collection. The viewfinder is tempting but I’m terrible at displaying objects […]
Dunkin’ Spider Donut Halloween merch
Dunkin’ Halloween merch and, of course, donuts on the way. I don’t have the space for the 6ft inflatable Spider Donut, but the keychain and donuts I can do. The inflatable will be available at 12pm EST on 10/3 online and everything else in-store on 10/11. Embracing the fanfare around the Spider Donut, the brand […]
Croisshark
A beautiful, perfect concept. [source: X]
How was your summer?
Catching up with the other parents on how their summers were – they did a lot of out-of-the-country traveling. We just stayed local cuz husband didn’t have enough PTO accrued. Also, we don’t plan very well.
Back to School
…never sounded so sweet. The last few weeks have been T-O-U-G-H. The rain-battered flower above best expresses the state of my soul as the husband and I juggled work, facing the consequences of failing to sign the kiddo up for extended summer camp options and then – to top it all off – the kiddo […]
Interstellar Work Productivity
Tiktok told me that if you listen to the Interstellar soundtrack while you work, then you’ll be more focused and…it’s true. Enjoy this 10-hour loop.
Oil Paintings by Noah Verrier
This painting – and many more – by Noah Verrier is sweet perfection. A colleague shared it in a Slack channel and I have been pining after it ever since. [source: Threads]
The real reason for food allergies – boredom.
So why have our immune systems suddenly gone haywire? One theory notes that we (mostly) eradicated hookworms by the 1980s in the United States. And tapeworms. All the classic parasites are mostly kaput. Without those actual threats, our immune system downshifts to tackle the biggest possible threat on the horizon. Which, these days, might be […]