Month: September 2017

Saturday Edition: If You Didn’t know By Now

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If you didn’t know by now a few things about how life really works, this interesting read I found from a marketing guru a few days ago will give you some insight. The kind that makes you say “Hey, that’s really true.” Or “Yup, I knew that, but validation is always a good thing.” or “HAHA.” Sometimes that’s all it takes. Check out my favorite excerpts and then read on here: Airbrushing When they began airbrushing the models in fashion magazines fifty years ago, no one complained much. Everyone knew, we thought, that it was some sort of make believe. But then they started airbrushing our food. And then vacations.  And family photos. And brands. And jobs. Spend enough time looking through the glass on your tablet and you’ll come to believe that you’re the only one with a less-than-perfect situation. With the right filter, the grass really is greener… Which may very well cause you to amplify the differences, to magnify the distance between you and the airbrushed person with the online life. It’s gotten to the point …

Friday Fun Find Online

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I stared at this interesting artsy assessment and read it a few times and then laughed, it’s kinda cute funny. And naturally I figured you might get a kick of it as well. What do you think? Is it on point? Or do you have something more interesting to share? If not, then have a safe weekend and be thankful for all the good in your life. {photo credit here}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Buttered Wild Mushroom Pasta

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My body is a temple and I listen to it wholeheartedly, especially when it craves…PASTA! Here’s what’s happening for dinner tonight: Ingredients 3/4 pound tagliatelle or other long cut pasta 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms kosher salt and pepper 6 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage 3/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 ounces burrata cheese 1/4 cup shaved manchego cheese

Travel: California Wineries

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In my opinion, February and October are the best months for the wineries in California – in terms of the beautiful photo opps.  February, thanks to the yellow mustard plants covering entire fields – the color contrast most welcoming against the bare blackened vines. October is harvest season, when the grapes are robust and deep variations of purple, and maroon, some even tranquil shades of green – intertwined with the changing Autumn colors of the leaves. So, naturally you have to plan a trip to California to see unique and some of the  most beautiful wineries: Sunstone Winery

A Great Distraction – The iPhone 8

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I am one of those waiting for the iPhone 8 – not because of the bells and whistles it is rumored to have but because the current phone I have is the 4s. You may laugh but it has been the best phone ever, from design to the ability to function in mint condition for several years. I hate parting with my phone, but under the circumstances, mainly the enhancements my lovely 4s can no longer handle, I need to evolve as well and just get a new phone to function at the speed of light (if you will) in today’s fast paced life we’ve not-so-willingly have fallen into. So, with less than a week-ish to the announcement and the ability to order, and then stand in long lines at the store to pick up said phone, I share with you rumor-or-not, some interesting details about the iPhone 8, and wonder if it is worth the small fortune – meaning to say, if I should just opt for the 7. What say you? ***and here’s …

Travel: Summer End Travel

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Three weeks and counting to Autumn, and you realize you need a quick getaway before the stresses of the holiday season is upon you or not….but will use that as an excuse to sell to your significant other the idea of a late summer vacation –  kinda like these places. Disclaimer: Some of the destinations listed are not ideal for 2017  due to Hurricane Irma, as well as the  severe air quality in Oregon and nearing state. I have listed instead alternatives from this list: Scandinavian countries, Scotland, and Greece {source here, and here}