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Bead Maze, interlocking filet and bead crochet (wool, wooden beads)

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I recently learned that the three leading ladies from my favorite show ever - Knots Landing - have a goddamn podcast together.

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*whispers*

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Got a sds from @neitherducknorpenguin 🤘😊🤘

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Earlier this week I was walking to my car after work, and two guys were getting out of their car parked at the curb. The passenger got out right next to me and I saw him fumble to grasp the door behind him while he looked at me and said “damn” kind of half under his breath. Then he caught himself and seemed embarrassed because he knew I was close enough to hear him.

Cat-calls are demeaning and offensive, but this guy just made me smile and think “hell yeah I still got it.” 💅

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Bucatini primavera.

Zucchini and summer squash, red pepper, red onion and fresh garlic. Bucatini, olive oil, fresh herbs (basil and chives) from my garden, shredded Parmesan and fresh mozzarella.

Sometimes I think I should open a restaurant.

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I Proteinmaxxed Too Hard. Here’s What Happened to My Body

I work out often and eat healthy. But a recent check-up showed the downsides of packing in too much protein.

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I knew this was coming.

When I was pregnant I followed a method of natural childbirth and there were guidelines for nutrition and exercise during pregnancy. I was encouraged to eat a lot of protein, but there was a clear warning to not eat *too much* because it could cause the issues in this article. I got really into nutrition back then because I wanted to make sure my developing babies were nourished and that I was doing the best I could for them and myself.

When this protein craze started and people would brag about how many grams they’d consume a day, seemingly trying to win some unknown contest, I knew it would eventually end up with articles like this. It’s just not good for your body to consume so much of anything.

Moderation is key. I’m not an expert, but that should be a common knowledge. Eat a normal, balanced diet. If you have deficiencies, they can be serious and something you work with a doctor at correcting. But nobody needs 900% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C or 200 g of protein or any of these other super-maxing fad levels of anything. Deficiencies are dangerous, but so is the other end of that pendulum swing.

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Currently watching. What a coupla hunks.

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Love letter to summer in the Midwest.

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My veggies are growing! I overwintered my cayenne plant so it’s big and strong and old and already shooting out some great peppers. All my other pepper plants are a little behind but also doing great. And I’m going to have so many cherry tomatoes.

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13 years ago today I met Gogol Bordello. I almost barfed on Eugene because I was so nervous.

Bonus- me with Pokey LaFarge and Sponge again because I STILL can’t get over it. I’m not posting the pic of me with Colin Hay because it’s one of the worst pics of me and I’ll hate it til the day I die. I’m seeing him again this summer, so maybe I can score a better one with him 😊

Edit: I just realized I’m wearing the same exact black tank in the Gogol and Sponge photos. I take good care of my clothes apparently.

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Lavender cold brew for tomorrow. With extra lavender.

The last time I saw a specific someone from my past, they brought me a lavender latte. I drove home with it in my cup holder. I didn’t take a sip. When I got home I took the lid off and dumped the coffee in my yard and threw the cup in the garbage bin in my garage. I didn’t want that day to ruin that flavor.

“I’m the worst thing that ever happened to you. Here’s a coffee.”

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Always me:

Currently me:

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I food-processored some cottage cheese for part of the dressing so it’s healthier, and ooooooh shit it’s so good 🙌

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Always me:

Currently me:

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Tonight’s walk was a gorgeous sky, fireflies, and a new cat friend that was so happy to meet me I couldn’t get a decent pic of her. 😊

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These things came together so beautifully. Another “use up the fridge stuff” (and basil from my porch) success. Sort of a creamy chicken and red pepper caprese pasta. 😙🤌