It seemed like I had a little more time to do things this week.

Oh, that’s right.  It was our rest week from school.  Of course I had more time to do things.

Today the kids and I and some friends went on a dual purpose outing – a field trip and an interview for Travelers Rest Here.  The couple was a fantastic pair of humans beginning this charming and exciting tea farm.  They shared about their lives as I asked them questions and I was impressed slash overwhelmed slash in awe of all they have thus far accomplished and we all looked to be about the same age.  When I asked him how he was checking off all these boxes, he laughed and replied, “No kids and no sleep – it’s amazing what you can do.”  I laughed with him and knew he was entirely accurate.

I still pick where I am and what I’m doing and the people with whom I am doing that.  But it is nice to hear it acknowledged that you actually cannot have it all.

And with that encouraging bit, it’s Friday.

 

 

Also – I’d love to have a new Five Finds Friday logo.  Maybe I’ll assign that to one of my children.  Or if any of you guys feel creative, you just let me know.  I’m thinking simple and with a large actual number five instead of the word five.

 

funny

 

The other day Mosely was bemoaning the woes of the plight of girls entering puberty vs. boys entering puberty, particularly about the vast unfairness she feels in the fact that boys are never culturally required to shave their legs.

She was standing on the landing of our house declaring these troubles to her rather disinterested younger brother.

Bergen, who was at that time literally lying on the floor of his bedroom, said, in a most serious fashion, “Don’t talk to me about the worries of this world.  I’m lying in a sunbeam.”

 

fashionable

 

Their pieces are for certain my go to jewelry.  (Not earrings, that title is for Noonday and Magnolia Market thus far.)  But more than any other necklace, I wear my Death Before Dishonor Co. arrow of courage necklace.  (I have it on right now.)  My favorite bracelet is always my freedom eagle bracelet.  (In fact, recently I caught the chain of my necklace in the blade of my car’s windshield wiper – it’s a long story – and I broke it.  They were so kind to replace my chain for me!)

And look – you can also get the arrow as a bracelet.  I love that!

 

 

Maybe you’ll remember the story I wrote last year about Melanie and Tim and their business.

Last month Tim was in a serious motorcycle accident.  He’s doing better now but it’s a long road.  Tim’s other work as a painter is in question now because of his shoulder injury.

I like Melanie and Tim.  And I know from my own life that it feels impossibly hard to be in a position where you need help and you have to ask for it.  Especially financial help.  It stinks.  But we also know the harsh reality of medical bills and little to no income being generated.

There’s a Go Fund Me account for Tim & Melanie and that’s one great way to contribute.

And you can buy their jewelry – and that’s a great way to contribute.  (Think Christmas gifts you guys.  Tis practically the season, especially if you buy early to spread out your expenses.)

And – can you also pray for the Clark family and share this information?

 

flavorful

 

It’s SOUP season.  I heart soup.  Every meal.  (Well, except breakfast.  Is there a breakfast soup?)

Some of our favorites are:

Crock Pot Pasta e Fagioli – this is made weekly.

London’s Potato Soup – The recipe is in her brain by now.  You just have to visit us to have some.

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

What are your favorites?

 

faithful

 

This song.

 

 

feels

 

Is it because they’re brothers and I am a sucker for a good family dynamic?  Or because their lyrics are heartfelt and sincere and honest?  Is it because my favorite bands are usually a person or two and a guitar primarily?  Because they’re southern fellows who love their momma and their daddy?

I don’t know.

But I love The Avett Brothers.  There are approximately two bands that I will basically purchase any form of music they produce.  And these brothers are one of those bands.

This week I visited an actual movie theatre and watched a documentary that director Judd Apatow had created about the Avett Brothers.  It was being shown for one night only in the theaters and I am so glad I was able to watch it on the big screen.

I didn’t think I could like them more.

But now I do.

It was just lovely and sort of magical to watch their creative process, to see them piece together one of my favorite songs, to see their brotherly camaraderie, to hear their music and to get a glimpse of their regular selves.

I probably had this cheesy smile on my face the whole time.  And I’m okay with that.

 

 

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