suzette roberts

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Last week, I had the foggiest brain moment with the words 'baloney' (/bəˈlōnē/) and 'bologna' ( bə-ˈlō-nē) in the midst of a deep, trying-to-remain-focused conversation that went all over the place, —and then had a really good laugh at myself, after the fact. I hadn't come across the first in ages, or eaten the latter in decades (although it was once my famous go-to lunch sandwich, crispy edges and all from a frying pan). Soon enough, mental images of beautiful Bologna (bō-ˈlō-nyä) were thrown into the mix. So. much. Bologna. Later on that evening, as it still hung onto me, I discovered this fun fact. It surely punctuated things-pronunciation and was enough to remind me of the importance of some warm outdoor sun and longer walks. She's on her way... Recents from around the web...

 

...  More reasons to look out and up.

...  "And yes, sometimes she even scrambles the eggs." :)

...  A fun quiz: Can you complete these sea puns?

...  I'm thinking, aren't we all (a little) at times? #relatable

...  Currently loving these beach house baskets for my workspace.

...  And this 30-Minute no-equipment bodylicious workout! xo

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// A Winter Raspberry Cocktail

'Ode to February, our coldest month of the year, and staying the course. A fun (and refreshing) drink I could easily rename the Raspberry Vodka Limeade Cocktail for the love of our favourite citrus (lime) —and loads of it, a muddle of sweet balancing red (our raspberries), with a splash of a light and clean spirit (vodka). Perfect for softer-spot drinkers with the versatility to jazz it up, or down, to include our younger kids in a very elevating and G-rated way. Enjoy! ~xx

// The Many Shades of Winter...

Serendipity. Paris feels in New York. Last weekend, Saturday evening to be exact, we watched this romance-comedy-drama, and loved everything about it! Conrad (Jason Bateman) is absolutely hilarious, his best friend Dylan (Billy Crudup) forever suspicious, and Beatrice (Olivia Wilde) exudes pure grace with a touch of the mysterious. It's the kind of movie you snuggle right into without realizing it, —agreeable crackers, nibbles of a favourite hard cheese and a cup of hot and cozy tea (or hot chocolate, or warm red...) close by, for the full experience it truly is. The soundtrack is both enchanting and refreshing. I laughed so hard while enjoying the slower pace of it all. And I'm still envisioning that ~wave lounge chair! in the psychiatrist's office. "What?, but I've lived here since birth." These are the days of winter too. :) 'Hello to our weekend...

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Good morning, and hello Tuesday. Lighter reads, notes and finds from around the web I've been indulging in for my/our own inner calm, and regrouping moments with all the 'goings on' around us these days. And it's been quite tremendous. Stay safe and well, and let's make rest a high priority.

 

...  These sunburst slices are speaking my language.

...  On scheduling more downtime for our brain.

...  Alphabet games for kids of all ages.

...  The key to a good life.

...  Currently loving this face moisturizer for winter, our boys included.

...  I'm a fan of Stella Parks and love her no-eggs winter treat.

 

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// Have a Cozy Weekend.

Fast forward two weeks, and this is last weekend's arrival in a photo. Our first snowfall of the season— freezing rain included, and we're enjoying the view. We love our changing seasons. Hello Friday!, and here's to a warm and all-snuggles weekend. 'Looking forward to making these potatoes with my easy-skillet chicken. Have a restful one. More happenings of the month that was after the jump... ~xx