bacon and dates
This week I have not spared any sweetness. It’s cold outside so I need the extra energy.
Bacon-date cake >> more like pâté really, very flacky and sweet
Dulce de leche gelato sprinkled with nuts and blueberries
gratitude, photography, green homes
Ooooh
the luxury of not having to take any sort of transportation on a daily basis and still get where I need to be everyday- no bus, no car, just walking. and I live in the city. Lucky!
comfortable shoes
making trip plans for this weekend >> reconnecting with old friends
my new delight-making wok >> indulging my love of bacon-dates cake
home-made croissants courtesy of Crescent Rolls
wearable souvenirs from fun trips
hot showers on unexpectedly cold days >> extra sleep >> waking up to Thunder Road by B. Springstein
reading that stimulates my brain >> my latest article @Huffington Post Eeeh!
John Legend & the Roots
my stepfather who texts me during the day just to keep in touch :)
new goals >> I’m growing right in front of ya
More? Of course.
Beautiful cargo homes can make unique dream homes that are also environment-friendly
“Yes, the same rectangular shipping containers that you see piled high in ports worldwide are being recycled as homes, office buildings and even traveling museum exhibits.” - Time Magazine
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A cool project that encourages kids to read about Black History Month. One book gets you one ticket to Geographic/Tavis Smiley exhibit in Washington DC: America I AM: the African American Imprint.
I have the (New York) Public Library system to thank for learning to read in English – I practically lived there between ages 12-14.
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Philip-Lorca diCorcia makes me want to take better photos. He can make anything look/feel rich, as he does with this scene of mundane domestic life. Look at the textures!
Copyright: Philip-Lorca diCorcia W, May 2008, #15, 208, courtesy of David Swirner, New York –Source: Lalettredelaphotographie.com
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