Monday Musings

1. On listening, and not hearing.
2. Hot button questions. Top sheet, all the way.
3. On the O.P.C. aka the White House Mailroom. 
4. The banned books your child should read.
5. Everyone needs a house meal. Ours is (variations of): sweet potatoes, chicken sausage, onion, bell peppers, EVOO, fresh herbs, and a few pats of butter, baked at 375 till tender. One pan meal at its finest.
6. Best (and worst) places to raise a family
7. Making these, ASAP. With canned rolls because yeast is a mystery to me.
8. This nautical inspired ensemble is on my wish list.
9. My icing game is lacking, so I'm totally doing this.
10. Playing (and dancing) to this song on repeat.

also, this: loving this aluminum free deodorant -- I loathed roll on, until now. velveeta skillet kit is perfect in a pinch. This sweater has been worn pretty much daily since it arrived. Curious about the Whole 30 -- anyone tried it? Thoughts?

and, this: We saw Hidden Figures on date night last week and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend. Speaking of date night, we are getting out solo about once a month -- we did Cinq a Sept (we split the burger and brat) it was a steal and SO good.  If you are local its a super affordable night out, at a (James Beard winner!) Gerard Craft restaurant.