A few things I’m loving lately:
Pepita salsa – this salsa from Trader Joe’s makes the best crockpot chicken. Just two ingredients and a major upgrade from regular salsa crockpot chicken.
Collaborating with other independent schools – I’ve had a couple of calls/visits with schools this week as part of my research, and it’s been so fun to hear about what other independent schools are doing in terms of social and emotional learning. Everyone has just been so nice and helpful and every conversation was like talking with an old friend.
The Batchmaker – just go and look at Christina’s menu and you will salivate. I had the pleasure of trying her new gf s’mores brownie this week and thought I’d died and gone to heaven. Now I need an excuse to order a pan to these.
Having a front porch – we didn’t specifically search for a house with a front porch, but I absolutely love ours. If it’s above 50 degrees, Emerson and I go out almost everyday and watch the world go by. She is completely content to just run down the steps and into the yard and back, and I love the fresh air and sunshine (it’s south-facing).
The Clinton Affair – you may have seen me mention this on Instagram, but this A&E series had me on the edge of the couch for a week. Monica tells her entire story (I know she was in the wrong, but I feel for her nontheless) and there are so many juicy details that I didn’t know about.
The YMCA – I joined. I’ve only been 3 times, but it’s great to have a gym again. Burn was too intense for every day for me, and too expensive to only go 1-3 times/week. I also like that the Y has a workspace so I can knock out an hour of work first and then go to a class before going to pick up Em.
Flameless flicker candles – I’ve seen these for years but never wanted to spend a small fortune on them. I found some lanterns for our entry table and searched for a cheaper flameless version because I thought they would be better for Emerson. These have the dancing flame and remote and look great in the evening.
Meg
March 5, 2019 at 2:27 pmHow can you say Monica was “in the wrong”? I find that extremely sexist and only perpetuating a double standard in society. She was barely an adult, faced with the President of the United States. The power dynamics there are appalling. Do you really feel that she felt like she could say no? Or that she gave enthusiastic and clear consent? I don’t. And she doesn’t either. He ruined her life.
Laura
March 5, 2019 at 2:39 pmAfter hearing her side of the story in the documentary, yes. According to what she shared, she sought him out, and then continued to do so for a two-year period. She makes it clear that she did give consent and was in love with him. I totally agree that he ruined her life, and am in no way defending his behavior! I had no idea until watching this documentary that they carried on a romantic relationship that included more than just sex for over a year.
Mary
March 7, 2019 at 12:34 amHow about Bill? It’s not easy to chase and pursue a POTUS. Staffers don’t have access…it is given.
Laura
March 7, 2019 at 7:39 amWell yeah, of course Bill was in the wrong – He broke every rule in the book, and didn’t even defend her in the end when he admitted to the relationship. He’s disgusting! He really should’ve been the one to stand up and end it when it went on for so long. Definitely watch the series though if you haven’t – it’s pretty unbelievable how she is able to pursue him.
Jill D
March 29, 2019 at 10:10 amI am close to Monica’s age and at the time I completely blamed her for the affair because I was a young liberal and enamored with the Clinton/Gore administration. *Of course I feel completely different now… I was young and naive and so was Monica Lewinsky.
I do not absolve Monica because to do so is a slippery slope regarding a young woman’s independence and agency as an adult. As Laura points out Monica does not deny her own actions in the affair but certainly the lions share of responsibility belongs to Bill Clinton. He was on one the most powerful men in the world and had the experience and resources to avoid a physical and emotional romantic relationship with a young intern. In light of that power dynamic the onus was on him to avoid the entanglement.
*I am still liberal just not as naive 🙂
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Laura
March 29, 2019 at 10:15 amTotally agree. Thanks for sharing your perspective! I just find it all so fascinating, and I’m dying to know what Hillary knows and thinks!