If you're new to my blog, here is an explanation for my tater tot posts.

It's almost summer! I'm getting used to block editor! We got a puppy!

Wait whuttt?

Biscuits and Gravy

Meet Biscuits

He wasn't planned. In fact, we didn't even know he existed until 24 hours before he arrived. I explained how we got him on Friday's podcast but I didn't tell you that his brother lives down the street with my friend Kristen! In fact, she is the reason Biscuits is in our lives.

We bring them together several times a week, and they enjoy playing together and snuggling together.

Buddy is an exceptional big brother.


Having a new puppy is exhausting but rewarding. But man, we already love him so much.


What I'm Reading

I feel like I'm no longer interesting because all I do is clean, hold a puppy, occasionally write and read books.

Looks like I manifested my dream life.

I'm not complaining.

Here is what I'm currently reading.

The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing

Staying Healthy with the Seasons

The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present in the Life You Have


What I'm watching

Mike and I discovered this travel vlog a few weeks ago. This travel video of a young couple on their honeymoon to Ireland is movie-quality. After watching, we felt as if we'd been to Ireland. After the year we've had, I thought you'd enjoy it as well.

This documentary about Pink and her family was lovely.


The Villages in Florida is the setting for this movie. If you enjoy character studies, this is an excellent film to watch. It's free for Hulu subscribers.


What I'm listening to


What I'm clicking on

Japan's tsunami survivors call lost loves on the phone of the wind | The Wider Image | Reuters

Chainsaws Were Originally Invented For Helping With Childbirth, Not For Cutting Wood

The Art of Fixing What's Broken. What Kintsugi teaches us about creative… | by Andrew Kessler | Article Group | Medium

19 Adorable Dogs That Made It To The Finals On World's Best Wedding Photos | Bored Panda

How to Ripen an Avocado Quickly - Ripe Avocados

Debbie Millman: The function and fashion of eyeglasses | TED Talk (Thanks, Ally!)

The Best Crispy Roasted Broccoli | The Castaway Kitchen


What I'm quoting


Welcome to the first month of summer!