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I must preface this post with an apology. One: to the public. This is slightly embarrassing. Two: to Evan, if he's peeping this thread. I'm sure he'll be sweating profusely.

Humorously, the same night I read your email asking for the algorithm doings of the interwebs, was the same night I texted my friends this same thing. I have receipts.

On Saturday, the algorithms that be, decided to let me know about a great Memorial Day sale going on!! Again, we JUST rounded the corner on July. Sounds like someone is falling down on their algorithm job. Immediately following... Well...I got one asking me to consider asking for... My... Sperm donation. I must say, there is nothing...NUUUUH-THING... In any search or browser history on ANY device attributed to me or my wifi network that would illicit this within my feed. NOTH-THING!!! They are humorous, I will say. Very "catchy" 😏

After screenshoting this to my friend group, I have received MORE notifications throughout the week reminding me of this... option in life. 😳

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Any way to see the hospital chaplain’s thread without having a twitter account? Only the first tweet opens with the link but it makes you sign up/log in to see the rest.

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First time commenter :) I made a tomato sammie this week with farm stand tomatoes and also pimento cheese, toasted in the oven, and I’m still thinking about how delicious it was.

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Welcome! And a good tomato sandwich is what Somme is made of!

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I don’t usually get weird ads from instagram. However, they think I’m way bougier than I actually am. I click a link to the cool, pretty, exactly-my-taste thing, and then immediately groan when I see the price. I need to retrain the algorithm to get some weird stuff thrown in just for some spice.

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I get ads for things that I have already bought! Clock, lamp, etc. and it makes me want to scream, "How do you know this???" every time.

My treasures this week:

-A.C. Amen and amen.

-Meeting a local Governerd in person!

-Finishing Kendall Vanderslice's book By Bread Alone. Kendall has such a beautiful way with words.

-Using my coloring book again! It's called You Deserve Nice Things by The Latest Kate if anyone likes simple, non-kaleidoscope-like coloring books. :)

Hope you are all staying cool! See you next week, friends!

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Jul 28, 2023·edited Jul 28, 2023

There are only 2 turtle pillows left on Amazon. Did the Lil' Swipes create a run on turtle costume purchasing? I hope this was an affiliate link and you can get some turtle commissions :) :) :)

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Tomato sandwiches are sacred. The only things that I’m specific about is it must be on Grammy bread. It’s the bread my Grammy makes. It’s the only correct bread. I had a tomato sandwich last night with Grammy bread, pimento cheese, and avocado. And it was the best dinner I’ve had all summer.

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Here for ALL the early aughts bops via DJ Mom c/o Spotify playlists. Bangers only.

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My instagram ads are aspirational--expensive skincare, fine leather goods, and diamonds.

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The fine leather goods get me to click every time. Then I get severe sticker-shock.

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I need everyone to click on the turtle pillow and swipe over to the husky wearing it 🥹😍

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This summer has been a glorious series of travels and friends and wonderfulness. I'm on the other side of huge challenges and just soaking in the goodness of the moment. I know more challenges lie ahead, so I'm filling my tank while the sun is shining. Seeing Barbie while traveling to see far-away friends was special. And even though I write this while waiting on a flight delay, when the plane does come it will take me to see one of my college besties so we can see Ed Sheeran!

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comments on the Barbie reviews post also did not disappoint. :D

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Jul 28, 2023·edited Jul 28, 2023Liked by Erin H Moon

What an honor for my etsy shop to be featured in this week’s treasures 🥲 If you decide you want some Barbie merch, it would MAKE MY DAY but also make sure to use code LILSWIPE for 10% off your order! My current favorite design is the “Greetings from Barbie Land” and as soon as I decide what color I want for myself, I will be wearing it on repeat 🩷 YAY!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaceMade

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That is so kind of you to share a discount code! Omg!

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I'm buying a house!! I went to a few showings on Monday and one house was by far the best thing in my price range so I went for it. Despite my pre-approval the seller's agent wanted some serious reassurance that I was serious and able to purchase. This meant I was trying to submit extra documentation from work while both my realtor or I are out of power. Good news is we got it done, they accepted, and we've scheduled the inspection.

Since we haven't had power since Wed evening, we say Barbie last night. It was fun but I want to see it again when I'm not in the midst of stressful paperwork and power outages. I don't think I was really able to get all the goodness.

I'm off today and has hoping to sew, but that's not happening. I might go wander Home Depot and dream about paint colors and wallpaper!

Have a wonderful weekend ❤️

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Congrats Eliza! Hope the rest of the process goes quickly and smoothly

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Congrats, Eliza!!!! I’m so happy for you! Hope the inspection goes perfect!

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So excited for your house!

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Congratulations, Eliza!!!

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Congratulations!

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Congratulations, Eliza!! 🥳 Where is the house?

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It's a little north of Dearborn, not far from my family in Grandmont

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Congratulations on the house!

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Here’s what we have dubbed “Rich Man’s Toasted Tomato Sandwich”

Homemade white bread (I’m a bread snob now, it can’t be helped)

Goat cheese instead of mayo

Prosciutto

Tomato (no anemic grocery store tomatoes, must be from our farmer friend or our own heirloom tomatoes; again, I hear myself)

Salt/pepper obvs

Fresh basil leaves

Balsamic glaze drizzle (used to make our own with balsamic vinegar and local honey, but then found the bottled stuff and conceded to convenience on this one point)

We eat it open faced to prioritize more toppings

I understand that this recipe makes me sound hopelessly pretentious and bougie, which I accept, but I can say confidently that this sandwich will restore your belief that God is real and wants good things for you.

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This sounds worth being bougie for! I only eat mine open faced too as I feel like it is the best bread to tomato ratio.

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Dang. I mean, I'm all for a classic, low-brow version, but this sounds delish!

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I cannot stop thinking about Barbie either. My best friend and I saw it together and we’ve spent our morning walks deconstructing and crying over every beautiful, glittery aspect of it.

Also... facebook ads... I keep getting one for these little tiny plastic hands that go on the tips of your fingers. It’s the weirdest.

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