Friday Flotsam

FRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

ginkgo tree

You’re like, “She didn’t even finish that non word.”

Guys lately I can’t tell the difference between mosquitoes and eye floaters.

And I look insane in public.

You know what I mean, those little eye floater thingies? It’s that tiny traveling speck of fuzz that you THINK you see and you try to focus on, but as soon as you wiggle your eye toward it, it zooms away with its mini trench coat and briefcase.

But they look just like mosquitoes! At least for a split second. Because they both sort of drunkenly wobble into view, and before you (I) can figure out what it is and how much it’s going to annoyingly suck, I’m flailing my arms around like a psychopath at the non-existent demons coming to attack me.

It’s not a cute look for me.

I just wish there was a way to tell before I completely lose my mind in the middle of a parking lot or a crowded park. Maybe the mosquitoes could wear like, bright green vests or something. That would be helpful.

Never mind.

brick vs. white

So this is funny. You’re like, “Is it?” (<–said like Jason Bateman on Arrested Development)

Every morning when we walk the kids up to school, they’ve got music playing on a little outdoor speaker. Fun music! Like, the first day it was Beach Boys, “I-I love the colorful clothes she wears, and the way the sunlight plays upon her haaaaair.” Joyful stuff. Good vibes. (ha)

Second day, “EVERYDAY IS A WINDING ROOOOOOAD. I get a little bit closer.” Cute! Dig this idea, teachers.

Third day, “WELL I WOULD WALK FIVE HUNDRED MILES AND-A I WOULD WALK FIVE HUNDRED MORE JUST-TA SEE THE MAN WHO WALKED A THOUSAND MILES BEFORE and i don’tknowtherestbye” – but fun, right?! Totally amps the kids up, gets them in a good LEARNING mood, positive happy giddy soul place, right?

Aaron looked at me and said, “Come Monday they’re going to play Darth Vader’s Imperial March, ‘DU DU DUH DUH DU DUH DUUUUH DU DU DUUUUUUH’ – THIS IS THE REAL WORLD, KIDS.” And I laughed so hard, coffee shot out of my nose, no ish. Right there on the pavement. Coffee. Out of snorter.

I did however ask the teachers if it was a back-to-school motivator, having the music playing, but they said it’s an all-year thing! Every single day. Even in the rain and snow. Music pumping. It’s seriously mood altering! Does your school do this? If not, ask them to. Tell them I sent ya. Tell me them “BEV SAID TO PLAY BEACH BOYS OR ELSE.” Maybe don’t do that.

But you can if you want.

tiny eggplant

Speaking OF, let’s play a new game. It’s called, “TELL ME ONE MUSICAL ARTIST YOU’RE OBSESSING OVER RIGHT NOW TODAY.”

(still working on the name)

But really, give me one. Just one. In the comments, tell me the name of a band, or a singer songwriter, or a hip hop artist, or a composer, anything – that you can’t get enough of lately.

I’ll start: Hannah Cohen. Just discovered her this week thanks to my Madewell newsletter, and I’m IN LOVE. Absolutely floored. Her music was meant for me. It’s dreamy indie, super breezy, beautiful floating vocals, poppy in places. Plus she’s super stunning and I hate her. Watch this! Watch that video and tell me you’re not overnight priming a pale pink lipstick. (guilty here.) It’s absolutely mesmerizing. (the video, not the lipstick. well, the lipstick, too.) You better BELIEVE she’ll be in my October mixtape, but go listen now so that you can prepare your soul.

Your turn! (I’ll listen on our drive to Arkansas today!)

(also, September is french music, so be ready for that next week, d’accord?)

KC building

Give me FALL FOOD INSPO, yo. What do you want to see here on ze ol’ blawg? Soups, yes. Casseroles, duh. What are you craving lately? Breakfasty things? Slow cooker ideas? HIT MEH.

Alsooo, if you’ve not been seeing my little posts here and there, we’re halfway through my back-to-school episodes of Mom Wins! So far I’ve made you:

Garlic Chicken Roll-ups (I’m hyper in this one!)

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

and a summery Coconut Shrimp with Panko!

All so, so good. I’ve got three more episodes to show you over the next three weeks, so keep yo eyeeeee peeled. Just one eye, though. Keep one eye peeled.

french birthday breakfast

Weekend plans?

We’re headed to Fayetteville! (I’ve used way too many exclamations points in this post.) As usual, we’ll make a trip to the farmer’s market, lounge all afternoon in my in-laws’ pool (you know, the house with all the rugs!), spend one afternoon with our friends for our traditional blanket day, and maybe watch a backyard movie if the mood strikes. I’m pushing for Amélie or Dirty Dancing, but we’ll see how fast that gets shut down.

See you in September! THE ‘EMBERS. how. HOW.

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15 Responses to Friday Flotsam

  1. Rebekah S August 30, 2019 at 8:27 am #
    Weirdly, my obsession has been four songs from the Cold Mountain soundtrack: Ada and Inman, Ada Plays, The Scarlet Tide, and You Will Be My Ain True Love. SO. GOOD. Give us Lots of soups and stews for fall and winter! All the cozy, all the time. Plus, my family inhales those kids of things with no complaints so those are my go-to kinda of recipes. :)
  2. Mary P August 30, 2019 at 10:01 am #
    I haven’t stopped listening to LÉON for the past few months. She is amazing, I think you’ll love her style (music and clothing), and she is also a major wine lover!
  3. Lynn August 30, 2019 at 10:38 am #
    "You're not always on my mind" by a band called Quivers And "I am OK" by Lea Porcelain. I found both of those gems on my fave radio station KEXP out of Seattle (you can DL the app and stream it - the morning show is lifesaving). Like your kids' school, I blast it as I pull into the parking lot of work each morning. It helps. But then I have to get out of the car and go inside. Ugh.
  4. Ashlee August 30, 2019 at 10:39 am #
    You know I NEVER get obsessed with any artist that isn't Hall & Oates or Huey Lewis. BUT, I'm actually crushing on someone modern so I had to share. I just started a new podcast called, Mob Queens (sooooo good). The theme track is "Sister" by K.Flay. Now, I'm obsessed. I think you'll like it - check it out!
    • Mary August 30, 2019 at 5:58 pm #
      I'm loving The Paper Kites right now - it's my current soundtrack.
      • Lauren August 30, 2019 at 7:15 pm #
        +1 for The Paper Kites! Some of the most gorgeous lyrics you'll ever hear :)
  5. Angelina Mueller August 30, 2019 at 11:23 am #
    I can't stop listening to Gregory Alan Isakov. He's dreamy. Also, I would love to see some kid's lunch/snack inspired ideas on the blog!!! Happy weekend!!
  6. Peggy Andryszak August 30, 2019 at 11:42 am #
    It's the Alphorn Klange playlist on Spotify for me. Puts right back in the Alps....or makes you want to make expensive last minute plans to head there. spotify:album:7vd9cp3ODedgLJKKSx5BV1
  7. wallawallamama August 30, 2019 at 11:58 am #
    Maggie Rogers. That is all.
  8. ilovehhg August 30, 2019 at 3:23 pm #
    I'm on a Van Morrison kick lately, while I'm cooking and cleaning in the kitchen. Love it! I'd love to see some crockpot and soup recipes please!!
  9. ApopkaNative August 30, 2019 at 4:40 pm #
    Another vote for crockpot & soup recipes and maybe a fall/winter salad idea for us in the warner states where winter is a delightful novelty. Music I'm digging right now: The BIrd and the Bee's new album of Van Halen covers; "Cautionary Tale" by Dylan LeBLanc; and "Crush on Her" by Escondido.
  10. Liz August 30, 2019 at 5:54 pm #
    Love your Mom Wins videos!!! That's the first time I have gotten to see you cooking in action - you are awesome & adorable! Cutest family ever!!! Love the blog, Bev books & now this! I'm listening to John Mayer's Paradise Valley which is the perfect summer album! Tonight I'm making hatch chili salmon burgers on the grill with a corn, tomato, basil, burrata salad on the side : ) Have a fabulous weekend!
  11. Sam August 30, 2019 at 10:15 pm #
    I just went through and watched all of your Food Network segments and gawwwwd I wish there were more! You crack me up and I legit appreciate your recipes more than any others!! Please keep them coming!!
  12. Catherine August 30, 2019 at 10:23 pm #
    I’m so ready for some cozy soup recipes. As for music I’m still loving Maggie Rogers and my new obsession is The Highwomen...I’m not really a country fan, but my love of Brandi Carlisle knows no bounds!
  13. Gaye McGrath September 1, 2019 at 1:15 pm #
    Laura Nyro!!!!!!!!!!!

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