Category: Everyday Life
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Kind.
“Before you speak, ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.” –Bernard Meltzer
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Sweet Potato Jam FAIL
So I saw this photo and recipe ages ago and was completely in love with the idea of squash jam. Squash jam! All wintery and sweet and perfect with cheese or good bread. So I had all these sweet potatoes, and I thought, wouldn’t that work instead? I mean, orange winter vegetable and all. I…
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The Meaning of Life
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
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The Psychology of the Supermarket
“…when most people shop, it’s not just about fulfilling their weekly quota of calories and nutrients—it’s equally about reconfirming their sense of who they are and what they’re about to themselves and their friends: You’re not buying food, you’re buying an identity.” Truth.
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Thursday
Look at these lovely cookies. Aren’t they amazing? There are “Oreo” cookies and fluffernutters and smoked chocolate cookies and couch potato cookies and “mallowmars”… this is what happens when you plan a big event for chefs and they send you a thank you. Thanks, Rebecca! 🙂 I feel like I’ve been really productive yesterday and…