healthy food, lifestyle, travel, & everyday moments.
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” We know it’s not true, but for me at least, I subconsciously act like it is.
When I get overwhelmed by “the dailies,” by difficult relationships, by the annoying features of whatever place I’m living in at the moment, by many things—I feel an intense desire to run away, either physically, mentally, or digitally. … Read More »
Lately I’ve been scarce on social media, but very present on the blog. A true indication that I am stressed, as writing is my outlet and social media is always the first thing to go when I’m feeling overwhelmed.
Nothing bad has happened, but there is SO much going on in our lives right now.… Read More »
Lately I’ve been listening to the album “Impressions from Paris to Prague” by Brian Crain, one of my favorite pianists. (“A Simple Life” is hands-down my favorite track, but there are lots of good ones.)
There’s some instrument that sounds a bit like a harmonica in most of the songs—it just screams casual evening music on European street corners. … Read More »
Lately, I have a strange feeling when I wake up in the wee hours of the morning to feed Aidan (who invariably wakes up for the day between 5:30 and 6am despite my best efforts). For a long time, in my sleep-deprived state, I reached for my phone to keep myself awake whilst nursing.
But now, I’m reluctant to start my day by opening that proverbial can of worms right off the bat.… Read More »
Ok, ok. Next post will be a wardrobe one. I swear.
Today I want to share a small win of mine lately: I found a near(ish) source for dairy, eggs, and meat! That’s been a tough one to check off my list. We get a summer/early autumn CSA share, and I order bulk goods from Azure Standard or fill my own jars at the local co-op. But finding local raw dairy and pastured meat has been one heck of a journey.
Background info: it’s illegal for farmers to advertise selling raw milk in the state of Minnesota. I have been trying to contact drop site owners via Facebook, join groups that go in on pickup sites, or contact farms listed on realmilk.com for a while now. This is probably my 5th? 6th? attempt to reach out to a source.… Read More »
