When I saw the title Sourdough Bread, Daffodils + Good Trouble, I thought you were making a reference to Sam Rosenholtz's TT or Instagram and was super curious how ya'll crossed paths, but looks like that was my misunderstanding. Anyhow, listening to him roast folks does kind of help me cope, in a weird twisted way.
Truly what a week - lots of nonsense going down at the library, our a/c has been out the whole week and won't be fixed until Monday (did I mention it's in the 90s?), several inconvenient doctors appointments, on top of all the garbage in FL and the US at large.
Keeping me going has been meme time every evening, where my husband and I share the best Internet things we've seen all day. Definitely follow @read_receipts, they round up topical tweets and posts and they're always hilarious
The sourdough train hasn't come for me yet, but I've greeted the new daffodils throughout my neighborhood with a 'Aw hi, cuties!' whilst walking my dog. 😊
Erin - you mentioned Kate Kennedy's Be There in 5 during an interview (on That Sounds Fun), and that weird, wonderful woman has brought me so much joy. My current favorite afternoon activity is listening to an episode while working on a puzzle - highly recommend! I listened to her conversation with Lyndsay Rush today and it was MAGICAL.
Such good stuff here! Thank you. Looking for a way to have a heads up when a link is to Instagram so I don’t click and give meta the satisfaction that I clicked on as link to an app I got rid of because I can’t tolerate anything meta
BUT I am celebrating that my granddaughter just got her acceptance letter to the doctoral program at SUNY College!
I have always been a bread baker & went through the sourdough phase a few years ago, even name her. But at 81 living by myself there’s just not a lot one can do with so much bread. So I bake occasionally. I congratulate Ben on his sourdough!👏🏻👏🏻
Here I am trying to figure out how to post anonymous but can’t. I’m coming to the group of strangers I kinda feel close to on the internet to ask for help finding a podcast, book, or instagram for parents helping their children in tough mental health situations. We’ve got a therapist (after a miss with the first one) and a doctor figuring out medication. But I feel like I need more to help him with his set backs, I know it won’t go away magically but he needs to see his worth and how we can navigate the speed bumps better because currently he has done some self harm and that is difficult as anyone who loves him.
I'm so sorry, Alana. I don't have any suggestions or recommendations, but I think you're definitely on the right track with the therapist and the doctor, and I wonder if they might have or know of additional resources or even parenting groups that might be able to offer support for you. Because you also need to be cared for so you can care for your child during this time. I don't know what your schooling situation is, but even if you're homeschooling, if your kiddo is under 18, you might call whatever school he would be in and see if they have any suggestions as far as resources. I'm hoping and praying right now that there will be avenues from these sources that will connect you with what you need. You're on the right track.
It seems that I’m not the only one with an emotional support sourdough starter. I feel like I’m turning into the Ben Wyatt “Do you think a depressed person could make this?” meme, but with Paul Hollywood’s basic sourdough recipe instead of a claymation figure.
Both of my sons (21 and 24) are coming home for Easter with their girlfriends and I cannot get over it. I’ve known for a few weeks now and I still get giddy when I think about the seven of us at the table. I am here for this new phase of parenting. Also my 82 year old dad did a 180 on Trump and started baking sourdough, so this is a new phase of daughtering as well.
We're still waiting for actual spring to arrive in MN, but I'm working hard indoors making garden plants, moving around my pollinator plants and deciding which veggies and herbs to grow. Also, leaning into music I love and shows that feel nostalgic and silly -- Mid Century Modern, The Residence, rewatching Hamilton numbers and SNL skits, etc. The news is bad, but the memes are good. Erin, thank you for your constant work to provide community and empathy in such hard times. Hugs, all!
Good morning! Just want to share that if you’re having a hard time, find someone to talk to about it.
I started a new job in January, which was a huge promotion, but the week before I had an early preg. loss. The stress of the two things combined has made me quite miserable. I finally saw my nurse midwife the other week and she prescribed something for my anxious feelings (hydroxyzine, it’s non habit forming) and suggested I start seeing a therapist. I saw a great therapist for the first time yesterday and I can already tell it’s going to be an amazing relationship! And my insurance covers it! Woohoo!
I have faith that there is a plan in the midst of this chaos, but it’s hard to be patient sometimes. I hope everyone has a restful weekend 💗
Y’all. I am pretty sure I am the only 52 year old woman doing this, but I spent hours going down the YouTube rabbit hole of Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” reaction videos. It’s all these guys going absolute nuts over this song when it first dropped. Sooooo entertaining. I’d also like to add that I am getting borderline bitter that TSwift is leaving us high and dry with nary an album/tour in sight. Isn’t she supposed to save us and get us through the hard times like she did with Folklore/Evermore during COVID? Desperate times, Taylor! You know she’s got vault songs - she wouldn’t even have to do much. Just give us something.
There's a great YT account that's just two young Black men reacting to songs they've never heard before like Fleetwood Mac or Smokey Robinson and it's the actual best thing.
When I saw the title Sourdough Bread, Daffodils + Good Trouble, I thought you were making a reference to Sam Rosenholtz's TT or Instagram and was super curious how ya'll crossed paths, but looks like that was my misunderstanding. Anyhow, listening to him roast folks does kind of help me cope, in a weird twisted way.
I am getting into plants and listening to “spring” playlists daily on spotify instead of doom listening to political podcasts 😅
Truly what a week - lots of nonsense going down at the library, our a/c has been out the whole week and won't be fixed until Monday (did I mention it's in the 90s?), several inconvenient doctors appointments, on top of all the garbage in FL and the US at large.
Keeping me going has been meme time every evening, where my husband and I share the best Internet things we've seen all day. Definitely follow @read_receipts, they round up topical tweets and posts and they're always hilarious
Chantal at Read Receipts could not be a better curator. And I love her merch!
The sourdough train hasn't come for me yet, but I've greeted the new daffodils throughout my neighborhood with a 'Aw hi, cuties!' whilst walking my dog. 😊
Erin - you mentioned Kate Kennedy's Be There in 5 during an interview (on That Sounds Fun), and that weird, wonderful woman has brought me so much joy. My current favorite afternoon activity is listening to an episode while working on a puzzle - highly recommend! I listened to her conversation with Lyndsay Rush today and it was MAGICAL.
I love Kate AND Lyndsay AND Annie! All clutch ladies!
Such good stuff here! Thank you. Looking for a way to have a heads up when a link is to Instagram so I don’t click and give meta the satisfaction that I clicked on as link to an app I got rid of because I can’t tolerate anything meta
these days.
I'll try to include that next time.
thank you! MUCH appreciated (-:
The emotional support bag of salad greens is real.
I have Covid 🤢
BUT I am celebrating that my granddaughter just got her acceptance letter to the doctoral program at SUNY College!
I have always been a bread baker & went through the sourdough phase a few years ago, even name her. But at 81 living by myself there’s just not a lot one can do with so much bread. So I bake occasionally. I congratulate Ben on his sourdough!👏🏻👏🏻
Nooooo I am so sorry you have Covid, Karen! Feel better soon!
Here I am trying to figure out how to post anonymous but can’t. I’m coming to the group of strangers I kinda feel close to on the internet to ask for help finding a podcast, book, or instagram for parents helping their children in tough mental health situations. We’ve got a therapist (after a miss with the first one) and a doctor figuring out medication. But I feel like I need more to help him with his set backs, I know it won’t go away magically but he needs to see his worth and how we can navigate the speed bumps better because currently he has done some self harm and that is difficult as anyone who loves him.
I'm so sorry, Alana. I don't have any suggestions or recommendations, but I think you're definitely on the right track with the therapist and the doctor, and I wonder if they might have or know of additional resources or even parenting groups that might be able to offer support for you. Because you also need to be cared for so you can care for your child during this time. I don't know what your schooling situation is, but even if you're homeschooling, if your kiddo is under 18, you might call whatever school he would be in and see if they have any suggestions as far as resources. I'm hoping and praying right now that there will be avenues from these sources that will connect you with what you need. You're on the right track.
Thank you for being brave in reaching out. I hope someone here has some helpful resources for you. Much love to you and your family.
It seems that I’m not the only one with an emotional support sourdough starter. I feel like I’m turning into the Ben Wyatt “Do you think a depressed person could make this?” meme, but with Paul Hollywood’s basic sourdough recipe instead of a claymation figure.
Literally the meme that defines my life right now.
"Stand in the place where you..."
"Oh my god, that's the whole thing. That's three weeks' work".
Hilarious!!
I'm doing sourdough too. I started about a year ago. I'm also growing micro greens!
Oh I like the micro greens idea!
Both of my sons (21 and 24) are coming home for Easter with their girlfriends and I cannot get over it. I’ve known for a few weeks now and I still get giddy when I think about the seven of us at the table. I am here for this new phase of parenting. Also my 82 year old dad did a 180 on Trump and started baking sourdough, so this is a new phase of daughtering as well.
New phases of daughtering and mothering?! This is exciting!
We're still waiting for actual spring to arrive in MN, but I'm working hard indoors making garden plants, moving around my pollinator plants and deciding which veggies and herbs to grow. Also, leaning into music I love and shows that feel nostalgic and silly -- Mid Century Modern, The Residence, rewatching Hamilton numbers and SNL skits, etc. The news is bad, but the memes are good. Erin, thank you for your constant work to provide community and empathy in such hard times. Hugs, all!
Looking for the bright spots, like we do!
The news is bad, but the memes are good! 🤣
Good morning! Just want to share that if you’re having a hard time, find someone to talk to about it.
I started a new job in January, which was a huge promotion, but the week before I had an early preg. loss. The stress of the two things combined has made me quite miserable. I finally saw my nurse midwife the other week and she prescribed something for my anxious feelings (hydroxyzine, it’s non habit forming) and suggested I start seeing a therapist. I saw a great therapist for the first time yesterday and I can already tell it’s going to be an amazing relationship! And my insurance covers it! Woohoo!
I have faith that there is a plan in the midst of this chaos, but it’s hard to be patient sometimes. I hope everyone has a restful weekend 💗
We love it when insurance covers a mental health moment.
Y’all. I am pretty sure I am the only 52 year old woman doing this, but I spent hours going down the YouTube rabbit hole of Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” reaction videos. It’s all these guys going absolute nuts over this song when it first dropped. Sooooo entertaining. I’d also like to add that I am getting borderline bitter that TSwift is leaving us high and dry with nary an album/tour in sight. Isn’t she supposed to save us and get us through the hard times like she did with Folklore/Evermore during COVID? Desperate times, Taylor! You know she’s got vault songs - she wouldn’t even have to do much. Just give us something.
There's a great YT account that's just two young Black men reacting to songs they've never heard before like Fleetwood Mac or Smokey Robinson and it's the actual best thing.
Yes! They got me through Covid along with Taylor. So joyful!!
This clip of Jack Black surprising the one of the castmates from Love on the Spectrum is pure joy. It’s keeping my heart so happy.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_1mZ8S7mZ/?igsh=MTBheXN4cHB1Y3QwNA==
Precious!
That was just tremendous!! Thank you for sharing. Jack Black seems like such a great guy.
That far exceeded my expectations and now I’m crying in my coffee! Thank you for sharing!
Keeping me sane?! Smutty books and those YouTube videos where they eat every snack at Trader Joe’s.
Where you see one set of footprints in the sand, that is where the smut carried me.
What’s your current read?
Just finished First-Time Caller and started Accidentally Amy.