In a clitter clatter like a busy kitchen,

the universe forming now inside all of me.

Jul 30, 2024

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Last night for dinner I had a bag of queso-flavored Ruffles potato chips, 4 Reese’s Cups with Take 5 filling (pretzels, peanuts, and caramel), a can of Coca-Cola, and 3 Heath cookies from Publix. Sometimes we need/deserve a trash day and yesterday was it for me. I have no regrets, only that I wish I had discovered sooner how delicious pretzels are with peanut butter cups.

I’ve been thinking about getting a small tattoo on the inside of my left wrist for a few years now, but I’m still not ready to do it!

Uncle Ronnie

recommended Inkbox on a recent issue of

Platonic Love

and I might get a temporary one to test drive.

If you’re digital marketer looking for a new job, Yentalist has curated a great list of openings. [Via Ashley Spivey’s Instagram, one of the brightest corners of my social media feed and half of

Seester Seester

I don’t need a salt jar, but I keep coming across really cool ones like this Salt Tiger from Diaspora Co. It’s sold out, but you can add yourself to the waitlist. [via

Leslie Stephens

]

Why the dishwasher is better than handwashing by

Swetha’s Substack

. TL;DR Less water, less energy (if you’re using eco mode), and more sanitary. I used to feel really extra about using the dishwasher so much but I’m really leaning into it now.

Is it possible to enjoy composting, because I think I’m really into it now? I started subscribing to CompostNow, which picks up from my home every other week and turns my organic trash into nutrient-rich soil that I can get delivered for my hypothetical garden or I can choose to donate it to a community garden. They currently operate in Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston, Cincinnatti, and Raleigh-Durham and you can get $10 off with this link.1 Also recommend this adorable compost basket with these bags.

Made this rice cooker bibimbap with some pre-marinated bulgolgi from HMart and it’s really leveled up my office desk lunch. I’ve also gotten into the habit of making a large batch of oatmeal for breakfast. I make it with just water and some salt so I can switch up the flavors based on my mood: jalapeño pimento cheese with salsa, egg, and 1/2 an avocado; pumpkin spice with a splash of milk and maple syrup; or Greek yogurt and a swirl of strawberry jam.

Saving this

jordan santos

-recommended olive oil for future gifts: Ya Albi is family and female run with 100% of the proceeds going to Palestinian charities. Sourced from olive orchards in the West Bank and cold pressed unfiltered with no additives or blending. C’mon, look at this packaging:

ya.albi.oil

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Lately I’ve been feeling kinda contemplative and soft, looking for all the places to put my love [via

Something Eve Read

] and hopescrolling [via

Liz Gumbinner

]. A few weeks ago I was feeling hardened and full of angst, so I don’t know what led to this change but I’m going to try to hold onto it for as long as I can.

Your phone is why you don’t feel sexy by

Catherine Shannon

LIVING SMALL by Laura Fenton

talks about making mini meadows with landscape designer Graham Laird Gardner. The man’s surname is “Gardner” so you know he must be legit! Here’s another gorgeous meadow to take in [House and Garden UK]

The herb garden at The Met Cloisters is like a living history book. [NY Times]

Say it with me: SENSITIVITY IS STRENGTH. Once more with feeling! [

Ask Polly

]

The feminine urge to ache by

mixed feelings

Trying to mentally prepare myself for upcoming work trips because it seems like the older I get, the less fun travel is to me. So I overcompensate by buying luxe toiletries like this solid body oil by UK-based company Proshine, which looks TSA-friendly and super moisturizing [Via The Essential List]