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// I am... (Thanksgiving Notes)

I am always so inspired, uplifted, and soothed with tuning in on our weekends for some abundant words and blessings especially during our current times. Last weekend was no different. While enjoying our Daily TV Mass (Sunday's here), and Joel Osteen's Who Do You Say You Are, there was so much encouragement to be good bountiful grapes and to hone in on the strengths in our lives to uplift others. May our dear Lord help us guide our children, keeping them on the right path so when they grow up they will not lose their way. We are living smaller, taking care of our children, our most precious 'cargo', and checking in with family and close friends near and far and dear on the regular. As we travel into our Thanksgiving next Monday, what a great question for thought and delivery... "Who do you say you are so we can tell others?"...

// Sautéed Cabbage with Prosciutto and Toasted Walnuts

Hello Autumn!, and we are definitely stepping outside at 9:31 a.m. EDT to gracefully welcome 'her' this morning. Fall is also your season (even if you're a summer-born water-baby) when you delight in golden-edges (our leaves), slow, thoughtful and transporting reads, and of course, warm, flavourful and filling dishes with our slow-arriving, maybe I'll give them a break from the frosty-feels today, chilly weather. This past summer I indulged in Dr. Gundry's Podcast with wanting to explore a quiet online self-improvement class and staying indoors (for the most part). Already well known to many around the world, I've been reaping and enjoying the youthful benefits of his savvy and very practical advice towards better health for those of us with food allergies (and even without come to think of it). A recent favourite is Dr. Gundry's Sautéed Cabbage, a simple, delicious and very filling dish for lunch, dinner and even some breakfast warmth. Definitely Mother Autumn approved. Have a safe and lovely fall season. More after the    jump. ~xx

// Recent Reads, Laughs, and Little Pleasures...

The commercials that continue to make me laugh... :) A few recent reads, loves, and currents I've been enjoying during September—  in addition to slower sips of my a.m. coffee into our noon hour, (Yes!, that one, first, and only cup of coffee for the day); 'something about these slower sips :) ...

 

...  Under Pohutukawa: A forest sanctuary :) in Auckland, New Zealand.

...  The intelligence of trees.

...  Why our kids are obsessed with cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

...  10 Ways to find stillness in turbulent times.

...  Explore your magic with fresh balsam, smoky pines, and birch bark.

...  And, it always comes back to the wholesome and hearty chicken for fall.

 

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// Yukon Gold Baked Potatoes

Summertime-easy cooking moments in the kitchen with the season in full swing these days right in our backyards. The Yukon Gold is a versatile go-to for simple and truly delicious baked potatoes with its slightly crisp edges and soft, buttery bite each and every time. These were ready to be enjoyed in 40 minutes, no fancy seasoning needed, and the oven did all (okay, most) of the work. Ready-made fries, you will not be missed. Round II above. And I'm thinking we may be the last ones just getting into this series. Here's to our slow-living weekend. We're here for it and letting it all hang out. ~xx

// Summer 2020's Bucket List

{mrs. jack showing us how to do summer, naturally, in our backyards :); this was taken 8 days ago, the first sunday of summer and made me smile when i opened the blinds; there she was all stretched out on her chosen branch maximizing her daily dose of D; it's become a weekend afternoon ritual as she was at it again this past sunday}

 

Good morning!, and here's to a new week with upcoming birthday holidays in the mix. I'm all for making that loosely sketched Summer Bucket List tailored close to home with all the goodness of nature to lighten our 'headspace' momentum. To be honest, we're so grateful this side that everyone is well and with no major health issues thus far, and moreso with being able to see and know firsthand on a day to day basis should anything start going haywire to alert each other and get things under control, as things do and will happen. Life 101. It's been an unprecedented six months for 2020 and one we never saw coming. How many times have we heard, or seen, or said that word: unprecedented??? It's the word for 2020 with work from home 24/7, school from home 24/7, and sheltering at home 24/7 for the most part where most of our younger children have not left home in any capacity since March...