Freeform Friday

What a wild, wild week. Aside from being glued to the radio and/or television coverage of brave Dr. Blasey Ford's testimony and resulting proceedings, I'm planning on staying cozy at home this weekend. It's time to recharge and get ready for whatever next weeks throws at us, my friends. I hope you have a restful weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week.

How your fraternity membership may dampen your SCOTUS nomination.

The rape culture of the 1980s, explained by Sixteen Candles.

Every. Woman. In. This. Photo.

Satisfying soups like this are perfectly satisfying now that the weather is cooler.

These Italian ghost towns turned resorts look heavenly.

Dinner ideas for busy families.

All the feelings for this compelling story from Humans of New York (in Lagos).

Wish listing these playful rain boots.

An artist's revenge (with a good dose of humor).

The world just laughed together, and boy did it feel good.



[Image from Emily McDowell on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

We're headed out to a movie and lecture on film noir tonight, and I'm excited to get out of the house with my husband who has been cooped all week nursing his arm injury. The weeks have been so busy lately, so I'm really looking forward to having a chance to catch my breath and enjoy some cozy moments at home. There's something kind of magical about godlen-green autumn days like these, isn't there? I hope you have a cozy weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week.

A refreshing revision to high school homecoming courts.

The fascinating on foot journey of David Sedaris.

"I hoped that my fears for our future were overblown. They were not."

Great advice about parenting.

GOP Officials: Kavanaugh shouldn't be held accountable for something he did as white teenager.

Truth.

Ha! "ALEXA, play Frank Ocean."

[Image from Mistylyn on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

Whew. That was a doozy. After injuring his arm over Labor Day weekend and requiring orthopedic surgery on the second day of school, my husband is finally feeling a little better and our household is starting to find our new school year rhythm. The first couple of weeks went by in a blurry-eyed haze, so I'm looking forward to resting and recuperating this weekend. I hope you also have a restful weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

You don't have to be perfect, just present.

Tammy Duckworth is all kinds of amazing.

Small kindnesses often make a big difference.

What rage costs a woman.

So much fun with classroom instruments.

Made me snicker over this change in perspective.

This customized round house is amazing.

A brief (and frustrating) history of people policing women’s tennis outfits.

It’s not really about the speech habits. It’s about being women, speaking.

Well played, Ms. Michigan.

Day trip and other vacation ideas in the Mitten.

These comments about Hurricane Florence are. Well. Just read them for yourself.

[Image from Wright Kitchen on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

Happy holiday weekend! We're excited about having dinner at the pool with friends tonight and watching The Goonies on an outdoor inflatable screen at another buddy's place on Sunday. Additionally, our youngest starts kindergarten next week, and we're all back to school on Tuesday, too. Whew! Where did the summer go? I hope you have a lovely summer sendoff this weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

Awaken your teacher chakras.

Women having a terrible time at parties in Western art history made me laugh.

I love this local Etsy shop, and it has a sale this weekend!). My son is convinced his toy from the shop is direct from Santa's workshop because he can tell it's not just off the shelf. Too. Cute. Check out his Instagram page, too.

Lookin' good, Detroit.

Serena Williams wears a revenge tutu like no other. In related news, WTF is wrong with tennis dress codes for women?

My kids are obsessed with the 1984 version of this movie and terrified of the 2016 reincarnation. Isn't it funny how dated visual effects make such a big difference in how silly vs. scary films can be?

Smart and funny tips for life.

Settlers nearly destroyed Michigan’s wild river rice beds. Native tribes are restoring them.

[Image from Live Montreal on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

Like teachers everywhere, I'm cramming as much as I can into this last weekend of vacation. We had a satisfying week checking items off our summer to-do list, and now we're going to the movies three days in a row, hanging out with friends, and getting to the pool. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week.

Scheduling a trip around seeing these giant performers would be completely worth it. Here is a teaser of them in action.

This three ingredient dessert (plus beeriest to top) looks divine.

I snagged a jar of these on vacation and fell in love. So much flavor with less sugar and carbs. Score!

We ate these tacos (twice!) on vacation, and I've been working on recreating a fried chicken taco ever since. Spicy micogreens from Farmer's Market are my new fav.

So punny.

Timing is everything, and this photo proves it.

Ina's aperol spritzer looks like the perfect summer drink.

This piece does a great job of explaining why motherhood *in America* is so frustrating.


[Image from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

After a sun drenched week on the shores of Lake Michigan, we're back home and enjoying these last sips of summer vacation. We had a lovely lunch with friends today, and our kids delighted in selling backyard veggies to passing neighbors. Tomorrow we get to visit with our old college roommate and his  family. Maybe we can squeeze in a date at the movies? We're itching to see Spike Lee's new movie, BlacKkKlansman. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the last week (that's admittedly short due to serious beach time).

Damn, how I love Spike Lee.

I love how this Instagram artist stretches boundaries for how to use social media.

It's all about the personal curriculum.

So proud of these protesters and all that they kneel for.

Children's books that teach kids about the world.

How to renew your English degree made me laugh.

I know that if I buy this I'll want to live in it all weekend long.

[Image from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]

Freeform Friday

This brilliant weekend we're in Northern Michigan enjoying our yearly getaway on Lake Michigan. We got here yesterday, and  we’ve been in the water, swimming, kayaking, or walking along the beach, ever since. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I hope you enjoy my favorite links from the past week.

Beautiful Upper Peninsula destinations for your travel bucket list.

Trust me on this one. You need this blueberry buckle in your summer dessert rotation.

A fascinating look at family life in Wales.

We're on a Studio Ghibli kick at my house right now, and this is our current watch.

Drag Queen Story Hour brings pride and glamor to libraries across U.S.; I had no idea how controversial this was for lurking evangelicals until I posted a local one on a parenting page. 

Recipes for 101 simple salads (and why have I never thought of grilled cheese croutons like #44?).

How brilliant is this space saving staircase?

Betsy DeVos’s summer home deserves a special place in McMansion Hell.

How Melania and Ivanka aren't standing up against Trump; they're passive puppets who make women look emotional and weak to the men who rule them.

[Photo from Our Moveable Feast on Instagram.]