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gonna be a whole lot more of these two on my feed, i’m sure you’ve already noticed in my stories. we’re just starting our montessori home learning program through their school... so this is my world now. a few weeks ago, the future was looking very different. i’ve been mourning that loss, but focusing on what matters when everything else feels so uncertain. https://ift.tt/3dx1a0K

everything feels scary and isolation is hard, but we’re all in this together. so at least in that regard, we aren’t alone. i’m trying to adjust, to handle two kids at home, completely uncertain about the future, my partner still leaving the house to do clinical work every day. i’m digging deep to find all the coping skills i’ve learned over the years from dealing with severe anxiety... grounding techniques, breathing, self-care even if it just means getting dressed, positive thinking. remember that this is hard for everyone and you are no less capable of dealing with this than anyone else. talk to yourself with a kind voice, the way you would speak to your children if they were upset or worried. go outside if you can, move your body, pull weeds, plant seeds. cook comfort food. find pleasure in whatever little activities or routines that you can. if you have the means, provide support or help to someone in need. and yes, allow yourself to be afraid, to get mad that the system is completely and utterly broken. then pick yourself up, do the best that you can, and fight for the change that we desperately need. https://ift.tt/3b6Pekp

thought i’d share an aspect of my life that’s been keeping me busy lately, but that i haven’t shared much... about a year ago, i started getting involved in local politics. i know, not so glamorous. but california is in a housing crisis and the entire planet is experiencing a climate crisis, and there’s a lot that cities can do to change that. but you have to start by understanding the history of restrictive local zoning codes, the government subsidization of highways and car-dependent sprawl. we get upset when charming old buildings are sold and developers build tall apartment complexes in their place, but do we get upset when people are priced-out of their homes and forced to move further away from their jobs, commuting for long hours because some people want to protect their property values, their treasured views? or worse, because they don’t want certain “undesirable” people as their neighbors? we need more housing near jobs and public transit. we need to reduce our car dependence, and our cities need to fix local zoning laws to allow this to happen. what is your city doing? are people welcomed into the community, or are current homeowners shutting them out? i’m saying yes in my back yard! (matching my current reading with a new dress from the @aceandjig spring collection) https://ift.tt/332QQZE

sometimes when the kids are at school, sometimes i’ll arrange all the wares in their play kitchen, or put all the doll house furniture in place. i can’t resist!! 🙈 https://ift.tt/37Mo69d

these two are officially back in school, but vacation wasn’t so bad. here they are checking out a road runner in palm springs, wearing @noblecarriage utility suits and @misha_and_puff knits https://ift.tt/2ZYqfvv

staying true to form in puff sleeves and mom jeans up to my armpits. and i highly recommend every article of clothing that i’m wearing, so here’s the rundown: @millieandlou_ top and scrunchie @agolde pinch waist jeans @everlane western boots @shopclarev bag https://ift.tt/35khAW0

i’ve decided that i want all of the sweaters and all of the boots from @everlane. i actually wrote an entire blog post about it, for those of you who still read blogs! otherwise, there’s a really good promo on the day boots today so i linked to them in my stories ✨ #everlanepartner https://ift.tt/2PCpPG8

today is the last day of the only @mejuri sale of the year. lots of pretties like this necklace available for 10% off one item, 15% off two items, or 20% off three or more! ✨ https://ift.tt/34KCTQ6

wasn’t going to post this but then someone told me i “look like a folk version of a transylvanian conventionist,” which is possibly the best compliment ever? https://ift.tt/35Rj2Pi

been pretty nice hanging out with these two for the past five days. 🥰 https://ift.tt/35R1umA

when your bed has been on the floor for years because 2 little kids + co-sleeping. maybe it’s finally time for mom and dad to get a “big kid bed.” 😂 https://ift.tt/2OgQbgt

kitchen corner. sick with a cold, so naturally i’ve been cleaning, restocking the pantry, and making grand plans for some rugs, curtains, and a nice butcher block prep table in here. 😇 https://ift.tt/32Nx4jm

the most dainty 14k anklet to go with my glove shoes courtesy of @mejuri ✨ https://ift.tt/36g0327

i definitely wore this exact same outfit when i was 10 but that’s cool right? https://ift.tt/31L7ACB

captivating literature! 🍎🍌🍒 yum yummy yuck by @amandajanejones + her collab with @winterwaterfactory to match! https://ift.tt/31LvhLI

standing in front of a long-abandoned historic packing house that will soon be repurposed into a food court. and right across the street from me is the historic train station, currently being restored after sitting vacant since the ‘70s. yay for transit oriented development within walking distance of my house! https://ift.tt/2oKTjrD

jumping at the chance to throw on a jacket because i live in southern california and it rained for approximately 2 seconds! and very excited to be sharing @universalstandard’s pick of the month, this buttery soft leather jacket. it comes in sizes 00-40, which means i'm talking to you. you can get this leather jacket, add it to your capsule wardrobe, and love it forever. no matter what size you are. in fact, you can even exchange it for up to one year after you purchase if you need a different size. i recently gained some weight and i don't know if i'll lose it, gain, maintain. but i'm glad that i don't have to worry about being stuck with a jacket that doesn't fit if my size changes again. use code "calivintage20" for 20% off your entire purchase through october 14! #ad https://ift.tt/2ntucJq

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