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Relentless Weekly – June 24, 2020

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We’ve arrived at another weekend. Here in Wisconsin it’ll be another steamy one. Thank goddess for air conditioning and icy cold cocktails. (Made in the safety of my own kitchen because I’m not a selfish boob who hangs out in bars during a global pandemic, thank you very much!)

Here’s what has been happening in my neck of the woods –

Eating: I baked a lovely garlic parmesan salmon last night. Tonight I’ll turn the leftovers into a crust-less salmon quiche. I’m trying to steer clear of carbs. It’s the smart thing to do when one has PCOS. Also, I ordered some sugar free caramels from Tom & Jenny’s because I love myself.

Listening: My current audiobook is Dee Brown’s Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Reading books that challenge and inform is my jam. I’m not sure how I made it through all of my 46 years without reading this particular book. I’m remedying that now.

I’m on the hunt for a fun podcast, so if you have any recommendations drop them in the comments please!

Watching: Last Tango in Halifax is the latest British comedy/drama series to steal my heart. Hooray for Netflix!

Other Stuff: We are getting closer and closer to a lifelong dream of ours. I want to talk about it here, but I’m afraid I’ll jinx the process! Hmm, let’s just say that it rhymes with… MAKE BROPERTY?

I hope you all have a weekend to write home about. Read a lovely book, take a long walk, stay socially distant, and wear a mask!

Relentless Weekly – June 18, 2020

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Normally I’d have this post up on a Friday but, as we’ve discussed, time has no meaning. Is this Saturday? Wednesday? Blurbsday? Who cares!

Here’s what I’ve been up to this week –

Watching: We’ve (me and my husband) been watching Dead to Me on Netflix. Who doesn’t love a dark comedy? Christina Applegate is a riot in this, check it out.

Listening: I’m listening to the audio version of An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar – Ortiz. What a truth punch in the face this book is. It’s making me think of my own family history of Indian Boarding Schools. It’s pissing me off and breaking my heart.

My ears are also in love with David Tennant’s podcast. I didn’t know it existed until recently, which is criminal. What a joy to hear his voice. #GiantCrushAlert

Cooking: The steamy humidity is ruining my cooking game. It’s too stinking HOT. I did brave the oven on Monday to make a birthday cake for Patrick Stewart’s 80th birthday. (I’m waving my nerd flag all over the place in this post eh?) You can see it on Twitter if you’d like! (It’s not pretty, but it was tasty. Now my husband is randomly searching for other celebrity birthdays in an effort to get me to bake again!)

Reading: I’m still slowly and mindfully reading Stamped From the Beginning. I’ve also starting dipping back into the world of NetGalley. They have audiobooks now! Isn’t that exciting? It certainly excites me as it’s the easiest way to read since my accident last year. (I’m not really allowed to talk about that, but it’s a thing.) Now, let’s hope I don’t get carried away by requesting 100 books at a time.

I hope you’re all reading wonderful things, cooking delicious meals, and treating yourselves with care. The world is hard. It does need us to be vigilant, aware, and smart, but don’t forget to breathe once in a while.