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Why the two-party system is effing up the U.S. democracy. So what are we going to do about it?

Let’s call it what it is: a climate emergency.

Do you realize these are signs of privilege?

Facts that could save a life. Good to know, I guess.

Time blindness exists. This explains a lot, doesn’t it?

How to search through Instagram comments.

Finally, a Secretary of Interior to be excited about again.

Cancel Amazon Prime.

The high cost of vaccine hesitancy. Interesting take. While it doesn’t make sense to me personally, “for the willfully unvaccinated, it may be easier to accept the preexisting risk of contracting Covid than to embrace the small but unfamiliar risks posed by the vaccines.” 

What vaccinated people should really know about their risk from the delta variant.

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The squiggly line effect. I absolutely believe when Kath says that “maintaining a healthy weight is not solely ruled by a mathematical formula that you must adhere to perfectly every day”. 

Oh, so cozy. 15 Decor Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces.

I liked that my friend Kate shared how she takes breaks during the remote workday.

Simple tips for a healthier life.

Craftiness/DIY

DIY Plant Markers

Summer Dollar Store DIY: Macrame Hanging Shelf.

So cute. Felt Outer Space Hanging Mobile.

For my runner friends

I currently don’t listen to Ali’s Podcast as often as I used to, but I’ll definitely listen to her interview with Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers. I love his classes and coaching style!

I am pretty boring when it comes to how I wear my hair for running, but I like these 5 Simple Summer Hairstyles for Runners.

Time Vs. Distance – Should you Run in Minutes or Miles?

What are The Main Differences Between Running and Jogging?

Deliciousness

I’d love to make my own fresh gnocchi sometime. These sound so good: Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi.

I’ve been cutting peaches wrong my whole life. How about you?

Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Milk Bread. Mmmh!

I love me some Lemon Zucchini Bread.

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How to heal the mass trauma of Covid-19.

5 hacks to make your mask more protective.

The Pandemic Has Erased Entire Categories of Friendship.

Stop asking “how are you?”.

Don’t end texts with a period. Have you considered how ending your message changes the meaning of it for the recipient?

The Pandemic Is Breaking Women and Now We Have to Have Babies?

Around the blogosphere

7 women on deciding not to have kids.

My thoughts exactly. Dear GOP: what are we exactly supposed to unite with?

Money is pretend, so let’s give people money.

Craftiness/DIY

Free Kraft Pantry & Spice Labels

This Felt Dragon is so cute.

Free macrame plant hangers and wall hanging patterns. 

For my runner friends

Supplements for runners. Are you taking any? I am currently taking collagen and turmeric.

Preventing side stitches while running.

Deliciousness

Have you heard of the baking soda trick for ground meat?

Healthy snacks to fill you up.

Yum – Granola Bark.

I am trying this soup next: Creamy Vegan Mushroom Wild Rice Soup.

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Turns out it’s pretty good waking up early. “There was so much day ahead of me! So many hours to be alive. […] I felt like I had already lived an entire day only to have another one sprawling before me.”

In case you were wondering (as I was). What’s it really like to live in Washingon, D.C. right now.

Lifehacks! Some of these are genius!

Haha. A course syllabus for making new friends as an adult.

The Other Talk. “The first thing people see when they look at you is your skin color. People will look at your skin and all they will see is black. It doesn’t matter what you accomplish in life. If you become a doctor, a lawyer, a movie star — they will look at you, and the first thing they will see is your blackness.”

The most instagrammed National Parks

9 ways to improve your gut health.

12 signs you’re forcing a relationship that just isn’t right. Every couple on “90-days fiancé” right now. Haha.

The Capitol rioters weren’t ‘low class’. 

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My friend Mikael asked (and wrote): What’s the word for 2020 – Bravery! 

Justice before Unity!

My Trader Joe’s Favorites. I always love to hear what other people buy – and love – from Trader Joe’s! 

Common courtesy and social engagement. I couldn’t agree more.

Craftiness/DIY

The Ridgeline Cardigan. One of these days, I am going to knit a piece of clothing.

For my runner friends

Are you a morning person? Here’s how to motivate yourself to work out in the morning.

Top Peloton Facebook Groups you want to be part of. Nice round-up of supportive FB groups by Debora.

Deliciousness

Mushrooms stew with farro and kale. Gimme!

Tuscan-style beef lentil soup. So good!

I miss Müslibrötchen (rolls with oats, nuts, and raisins) and want to try these next.

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A political obituary for Donald Trump.

What a beautiful photography project: No Memory Is Ever Alone.

Where did the commute time go? How people used their ‘extra’ time in a WFH life.

The best good news of 2020.

Our Covid life, illustrated.

Fascinating. Physics explains why time passes faster as you age.

20 Americans who explain the 2020 election.

How to build trust in the vaccines. Will you get vaccinated when it’s available?

How 700 epidemiologists live now.

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Gabrielle, once again, hits the nail on the head: Conservatives, what do you want?

Even though I still use a paper planner, I also use Google Calendar and here are some great tips: How to make the most of your Google Calendar. 

A bread-bakers gift guide.

5 Reasons It’s Important to Give Compliments to Other Women Who Are Total Strangers. Try it. It’s really a positive experience!

Craftiness/DIY

Printable Happy Christmas Gift Tags

DIY Paper Bag Stars

20 easy & cheap DIY holiday decorating ideas.

Minimal Christmas decor. I am definitely team #lessismore. 

For my runner friends

Please look both ways.

Thirty minutes of exercise per day might not transform your body, but you should still do it.

A round-up of running podcasts. I think I’ll try some of them myself.

Deliciousness

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

37 easy stress-baking recipes with 5 ingredients or less

Baked parmesan crusted salmon.

Roasted mushrooms with balsamic glaze. Yum. Are you a mushroom fan, like me?

The best hot chocolate mix.

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How much would Trump’s Coronavirus treatment cost most Americans?

This is a long, but important read! Why ‘cluster-busting’ might be the strategy to beat Covid-19.

Some mental health tips on how to deal with 2020.

‘What are we so afraid of?’ This. This is what we’re afraid of. 

Hard to swallow truths.

Why we all love a Nancy Meyers’ house. (Any of them will do!)

How to curate your iPhone’s home screen. I haven’t updated to iOS 14 yet (because of some known bugs), but that sounds intriguing.

When there is no one left to tell us the truth.

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“You watch: Every Trump Supporter you know in real life will one day deny they were ever cheering for Trump.”  Some honest thoughts (and links, too!)  from Gabrielle.

The Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health and Relationships: What Can We Learn?

How to organize your week with time blocking.

Vote 2020: It’s about Humans & Humanity. I agree with Sara.

Craftiness/DIY

OMG, so cute. Felt Woodland Fall Pocket Pals.

Favorite Fall Home Decor on Etsy.

Easy no-carve pumpkin ideas.

Pretty! Modern hand lettered free printable 2021 calendars.

For my runner friends

I am not ready. Are you going back to the gym? If you are, avoid these 9 things.

The benefits of varying your running route.

Deliciousness

The perfect October treat: Cinnamon Apple Spelt Muffins.

I can’t wait for soup weather: tortellini-vegetable soup.

We made these spicy pork brussels bowls for dinner last week. Yum! 

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