I could just browse the Internet for hours on end, so many good things to read. Don’t you agree? Here are this month’s pickings.

Around the Interwebs

Climate change will force a new American migration, and we will see it in our life time. Scary.

Campsites around SF. Maybe we’ll go, sometime, when it’s safe again.

What coffee-brewing method  makes the best-tasting cup? (I knew the pour-over was up there!)

Can’t put your finger on how you feel? Maybe The Feelings Wheel can help.

“How do you adjust to an ever-changing situation where the “new normal” is indefinite uncertainty?” Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful

This is why I really don’t want to get this: What young, healthy people have to fear from Covid-19.

For the love of mail.

Why some Americans refuse to social distance and wear masks. “The resistance to wearing a mask is not about public health; it’s about politics. […] The pandemic arrived at just the wrong moment — amid toxic politics, incompetent leadership, and fraying social bonds.” The saddest statement there is.

Famous sayings that don’t mean what you think they mean.

The movements that betray who you are. This was super-interesting. 

Around the blogosphere

How to vote this fall. All you need to know to cast your ballot in (or before!) November.

Another dull quarantine weekend at home, Target, Chipotle, Home Depot, and our niece’s graduation party. Beware: satire, maybe. Chuckle and then cry, is what I did.

Gabrielle always tells it like it is. The consequences of your actions. 

Trader Joe’s Fall Foods. Are you excited to try all the new seasonal items? I am not into everything pumpkin, but the rustic apple tarte and pumpkin spice granola bark look good!

Craftiness/DIY

Papercut Halloween House Lanterns. Is it too early to start preparing for Halloween? Well, bookmark these for later.

Ombre Paper Mobile (so pretty!).

These are so cute: Macrame Jar Hangers.

For my runner friends

How easy should your easy runs be?, that is the question.

How to treat and prevent foot blisters. 

A timely read. Running in bad air quality and smoke. (I am opting for the spin bike right now.)

Deliciousness

Mushroom & Spinach Breakfast Skillet. All the things I love.

We made egg noodles with an adapted version of this Mushroom & Lentil Ragù and I recommend it.

Creamy tomato & pepper pasta. Mmh, that looks delicious!

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Yes, I’ve been coming across a ton of interesting reads again in the last month. Hope you enjoy!

Around the Interwebs

Remember how I said yesterday that people get “lulled” into a sense of security  and then allow themselves to let their guard down? Here’s why I am still so cautious:  I had COVID-19, and these are the things nobody tells you. 

“In my social circles, I was considered among the least likely person to contract the disease because, basically, I abandoned the circles. I wore a mask everywhere. I followed all the rules, but a couple of weeks ago I didn’t follow my instincts. I briefly let my guard down. The coronavirus came out swinging.

The weekend before my symptoms appeared, for the first time in four months, I met friends for two dinners at two socially distanced patio tables. Nobody is required to wear masks at the tables, so I removed my mask when I sat, as did my dining partners, and we left them off during the entire time we were at the table.

I didn’t do anything that was prohibited, right? I was just following the rules, right? My guess is that I caught it there.”

Aren’t we all Michelle right now?

You can’t really argue  with this anymore. How the pandemic defeated America.

How to actually change someone’s mind.

Aging is optional.

Pending Postal Master Changes could delay mail and deliveries. I’ve already noticed a slow down in deliveries, have you?

Get your flu vaccine!

This is an interesting article about mask wearing and social change.

This is tough for so, so many: The coronavirus shutdown through the eyes of the recently unemployed. 

“Focus on outcomes rather than time spent in the office”. A Company’s New 2-Sentence Remote Work Policy.

What self-care means right now, according to experts.

An interesting perspective: One Legacy of the Pandemic May Be Less Judgment of the Child-Free.

Around the blogosphere

Cozy work from home spaces. (Show me yours?)

Under current circumstances, this is great advice: The #1 Way to Multiply Your Impact on the 2020 US Election.

How I slow down days.

I don’t care if Joe Biden was your first pick or your last, we need to elect him. 10 ways to get to work electing Joe & Kamala (hat tip @ Kate). 

Craftiness/DIY

DIY Textbook and Notebook covers. I used to do that all the time back in school and college.

Plush Toy DIY

Creative quarantine crafts.

Paper quilling art. Remember doing this at school when you were bored? 

For my runner friends

For the people in the back, repeat after me Laura: faster workouts are not better workouts. 

How to stay safe when running.

The 8 post-run mistake you should stop making. Are you guilty of any of them? I’ve done a couple of those, not regularly, but sometimes. Here’s what to do instead.

Deborah shares her tips on How To Clean Your Running Watch. Have you cleaned yours?

How to recover after a long run.

Deliciousness

Arnold Palmer Popsicles? Count me in!

We’ve been staying away from Asian take-out recently, but I think I’ll try this when the next craving for Asian food hits: Thai Basil Sesame Cashew Chicken.

I see some Bacon, Cheddar, + Veggie ‘Sunrise’ Scones in my future.

A recipe for a lighter, fresher Lemon Tiramisu. Sounds perfect for summer!

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Not a surprise, a lot of links this month are related to the BLM movement and Coronavirus. Take it or leave it.

Around the Interwebs

If you only click on one link today, make it this one: Voter registration deadlines. Make sure you’re registered in your state!

It does not matter if you’re good.

Experts way the risks of 14 summer activities.

This is why we can’t let up. It’s been setting in on me that this is like a cycle.

Here’s how to discuss unconscious bias.

How to make this moment the turning point for real change.

A resource guide for anti-racism and being an ally.

When 511 Epidemiologists Expect to Fly, Hug and Do 18 Other Everyday Activities Again.

How to scorch a casual gaslighter.

How white women can use their privilege to end racism.

A 400-square-foot London loft. 

These 6 minutes have stayed with me and I have “referenced” them in conversations.

Eight habits many would like to keep post-lockdown.

The virus will win.

Have you seen this Pandemic risk scorecard? I’ll definitely not be doing most of these things anytime soon. 

Around the blogosphere

20 books to read about white privilege and being anti-racist.

What color is nude?

How I feel right now as a black woman.

The health benefits of turmeric. I’ve started taking it a month ago.

Craftiness/DIY

Mini Crochet Lamb Pattern. Cuuute!

15 paper leaves templates.

How to make a battery-operated outdoor light.

For my runner friends

How to increase your race pace. New runners are obsessed with their paces (I was one of them), but this post is really good, because it points out that you develop fitness over months and years, not days and weeks. It took me a few years to really see a significant increase in my paces.

4 research-back reasons why you should exercise for stress relief.

Running and hydration. Do you drink enough?

Is planking part of your strength training? Plank benefits for runners.

Deliciousness

That looks like the perfect BBQ side dish: Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad.

I am a fan of one pot meals, aren’t you? One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Tortellini.

I have sourdough discard and would love to try these sourdough pancakes.

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Around the Interwebs

Weighing your risk.

A science journalist explains how the Spanish flu changed the world

What most liberals don’t realize. 

Inside the Flour Company Supplying America’s Sudden Baking Obsession (I knew why I liked King Arthur Flour, and in case you wanted to know why there is a flour shortage.)

This is the problem with thinking you know more than the experts.

What to Ask Instead of ‘How Are You?’ During a Pandemic.

That relentless brain fog you might be experiencing through this pandemic is called allostatic load.

Around the blogosphere

Have you heard from anyone surprising lately? I must admit, I’ve been reaching out to a couple of people that I’ve lost touch with. I was surprised that they popped in my mind when the pandemic started, but I also felt like this is a sign and as good as any other time to reconnect, so why not?

Steph lives inside my head, I swear. 

Craftiness/DIY

DIY Wood Nightstand with Drawer. I wish I was more into – and had more space for – carpentry.

For my runner friends

What new runners really need to know. Need a good chuckle? 

Magnesium for athletes. Do you get enough or take supplements?

Deliciousness

Jalapeño Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Sounds yummy!

We’ve made Salisbury Steak a couple of times. It’s so easy and good.

This sounds like the perfect summer dish: Caprese Prosciutto Farro Salad.

I’ll have one – or five – of these Almond Raspberry Cheesecake Bars, please and thank you.

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Around the Interwebs

A must read, if you care about the election 2020: the disinformation campaign.

Also, knock it the fuck off. Agreed!

What if there is no swing voter?

Yup! Lessons we learn too late in life.

There’s more  than one way to age. How are you doing it? This is a fascinating new approach to understanding aging.

How to make hard life decisions.

How to Stop Wasting Your Life Watching TV and Do Something Worthwhile With Your Downtime. I’d like to state for the record that I watch very little TV (or stream shows), but I still found this article intriguing!

Why don’t people return their shopping carts? (Pet peeve of mine. Do you return your cart?)

We’re already throwing out very little food, but here are some good times on how to reduce food waste.

9 pieces of practical advice about bullying.

Around the blogosphere

How to raise gracious kids.

Age is nothing but a number. I loved this post by Angela and I couldn’t agree more with her attitude. I feel like I am in the best shape of my life. 

The 8 dimensions of wellness.

As someone, who has never been on a diet, I am super-intrigued by this book: Why everyone should read Anti-Diet. I am not sure if I’ve been just lucky, or if I’ve always been intuitive about eating, and I clearly feel like I can’t have an opinion about dieting because I never really had to, but I also believe that intuitive eating sounds like a really healthy approach to food and well-being.

Craftiness/DIY

Make your own DIY dish scrubber.

A colorful DIY spring pom-pom garland.

That looks cozy! The Home Girl Crochet Sweater.

For my runner friends

The forgotten art of squatting. I actually find it comfortable and should do it more often while I can.

7 tips to succeed with morning workouts.

Your guide to fartlek workouts.

Deliciousness

The soup for mushroom lovers like me: Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup.

How to roast garlic.

Omenakakku – Finnish apple cake with herbs. Sounds delicious, Tobia!

Oven Fried Cajun Popcorn Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard. These look so good!

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Around the Interwebs

How to live longer and healthier.

The miseducation of the American boy. An interesting read.

14 morning rituals to try.

How to clean out your inbox and start the year fresh. Genius!

Around the blogosphere

Where to start… and finish. Some savvy financial tips.

Raise a glass (of water). I am doing this.

Where to start when you’re not sure where to start. 

Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible about your methods. (Does not just apply to fitness goals!)

Take better smart phone photos.

Health and Fitness

How to build your own strength routine.

Functional core exercises for runners.

The treadmill pyramid workout.

Craftiness/DIY

Pattern: Chinese New Year Rat. So freakin’ cute.

DIY Dry Erase Calendar.

Deliciousness

We made a lighter version of this Zuppa Toscana and it’s delicious!!

Maple Buckwheat Homemade Granola.

Freezer Chicken Fajitas.

 

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