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Hello, Sunday.

Hola desde Espana!

While traveling through Spain the last week, I’m happy to say that each day my Spanish language skillz improve, I get more used to eating dinner at 10 pm, and I’m prepared to go back to the summer temps that await me at home.  

Admittedly though, I’m a tired. As I write this, I sit in our hotel lobby, taking an air conditioned break from the pavement pounding from this morning (16,000 steps, 3 hours, no break). The rest of the day involves siesta, a late lunch and the much anticipated wedding of two dear friends – a party that, in true Spanish fashion, is expected to last until the wee hours of tomorrow. 

It is the Spanish way, after all.

I can’t wait to tell you all about the last week- what we saw, what we ate and where we went. But first, a few snippets that caught my attention whilst in transit the past few days. Just a few.

As someone who used to really like to try ‘the best restaurants in town,’ as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to prefer the reliability of the smaller shops. I mean, don’t we all know that the holes-in-the-wall are usually the best anyway? The best restaurants in town aren’t ones that anyone else can define for us. They’re built of our memories, our heartbreaks, our highlights. The best restaurants are the ones that mean the most to us, and they won’t be spoon-fed to us in our daily media diets. They’re the ones we arrive at, physically and emotionally, on our own.

The editor who found Julia Child.

It’s sad to think that the next big anniversary of D-Day will pass without the presence of The Greatest Generation. May we never forget their sacrifice and the freedoms it has afforded us.

Hello, Dolly!

These shoes have gotten me through this week- if you’re looking for a comfy summer pair.

And finally, a reminder of this delicious sangria recipe!

Have a great week!

Hello, Monday.

Thinking of and thankful for all those that served, continue to serve and the sacrifices they and their families make to protect our freedom.  Let’s fight to keep them, shall we? We wouldn’t want their sacrifices to go to waste.

I’m enjoying the long weekend, and the emptiness in my hometown that comes from everyone in the state heading “up north’ to cabins or campgrounds to kick off #LakeLife season. It truly is special, and weirdly very regional.  

It’s also my last weekend at home before heading off on what seems a long-awaited trip to Spain for my dear friends’ wedding. We’ll do some sightseeing and lots of eating before we dance the night away in a few weeks. I cannot wait!

Let’s see what the world had for us this week:

With his spoonful of sugar, he helped the medicine go down.  RIP, Richard Sherman.  We’ll be signing along with you for generations to come.

If you are heading to northern Michigan, you can’t head out without stopping for some fudge!  Fudgetown, USA.  and how it became synonymous with Up North. (here’s a recap of my trip up there!).

Having kids to save the world? This is a long read – weird, and kind of disturbing but kind of fascinating? I leave it here for you to take it as you will.

My hippie tendencies mean I’m always looking for more natural ways to be.  I already make my own laundry detergent and mainly use vinegar to clean, but vodka? I’m on board!

I will admit that, despite how often I fly, do get really nervous with turbulence. Like, grip-the-armrest nervous. Well, here’s the deal with it. Actually, quite reassuring.

Related: as we all strap in for summer travels, some new consumer protection laws have been enacted that may ease the sting of hiccups.

Kind of related. I had been on the search for a new carry on backpack and I just got this one. I’m very excited to break it in this weekend! Will report back.

I eat 90% of my meals out of pasta bowls (despite very rarely eating pasta).  I implore you to get yourself a set. Thou shalt have no regrets.

Soda as a marinade?  Apparently. I’ll give anything a try.

If you’re grilling this weekend (or any summer weekend), you should give this a try.

And don’t forget dessert. This comes together in two shakes.

Have a great week!