When You Don’t Feel The Best

“That's what people do who love you.  They put their arms around you and love you when you're not too lovable”     ~ Deb Caletti

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I've been flat on my back with the flu (or food poisoning) the past couple of days.

I'm writing this dispatch from bed with some cottage cheese .. and a smoothie beside me. I don't have a fever anymore .. and can make it a few steps without being dizzy .. so think (hope) things are finally looking up

Today a few fun links from around the web to share

There are so many beautiful and amazing women in my life .. many of whom are older. I love this blog devoted the role models who are showing us how to do it with style and grace     [via This is 50]

How asking five questions allowed one dad to eat dinner with his kids. On the other hand .. why bother with family dinner when there's family breakfast? [via The New York Times

How much light do our plants need?    [via Buzzfeed]

Homemade Nutella     [via The Chalkboard]

Heard of Aquafaba? The vegan wonder ingredient    [via Bon Appetit]

Favorite read from the week .. there really is enough time in our days   [via The New York Times]

Not long ago my Dad made us a set of knives. They're beautiful (and extra sharp!)  Knife care tips   [Food52]

David Sedaris on his seamless shopping habit. Related: Why isn't America Shopping     [via The New Yorker and The Washington Post]

25 Easy Ways to Prep Dinner Before Leaving for Work   [via Food52]

I love stories about women who are doing really cool things. The most successful female Everest climber of all time is a housekeeper from Hartford, Connecticut     [via Outside Online]

I wish for you the happiest of weeks!

xoxo