What are you making for school lunches?

 My kids prefer to bring their lunches from home. That's fine with me, because they pack them! I make sure they have healthy and tasty choices (and some junk food) and they fill their bags with whatever they want. 

I know I won't have time for this in the school year, but this past week I experimented with some of the obento or bento style lunches popular in Japan. Go ahead and search for ideas on your own. You'll either be overwhelmed or inspired! 

Earth Overshoot Day

 

Find out more about Earth Overshoot Day here. 

What are you reading this summer?

 It's not exactly a beach read, but I'm reading Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. It's frustrating, scary, disheartening, disgusting, and sad. But these problems need to be solved, and to be solved, they need to known. So, back to reading. 

What would you find waiting for you on this magical island?

 

Just for a moment, let your imagination run free. Picture yourself on a boat, gliding over the calm, silver water. The boat carries you to the shore of the island. You step off and there it is. That one special place, moment, person, thing you've been dreaming of, hoping for, counting on - waiting for you there. 

What is it? 

My Dog's Best Fur Friend

 My little dog loves his friend. They run and play and laugh together. Yes, dogs laugh. 

I Voted for Myself

I voted for myself yesterday. 

It felt great. 

I remember reading research that it takes five asks before women consider running for office. 

Count this as your first ask. 

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My Dog Wants You to Check Out this Book!

 His favorite chapter is the one about dogs. What's your favorite chapter?

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