blueberry bars II

 

I had fun baking these for Tuesday Break at the office this week...

after nearly a year and a half of no Tuesday breaks!

Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse

Libby introduced me to her favorite Michigan lighthouse: Pointe Aux Barques out in the thumb.

Such a gorgeous and peaceful place on a calm, sunny day.

pleasure

 

photo pre-weeding...

It was a joy to rediscover my mini "garden" upon my return to Pennsylvania.

While I was away, Sharon harvested 3 tomatoes and 3 zucchini.

just like the picture, and ever so worth 99 cents!

Return

After 16 months of remote work, I returned to the brick and mortar office last week!

It felt somewhat odd, but mostly normal... in a very strange yet comfortable way.

I had almost forgotten how to eat lunch with coworkers, but I managed, and Vicky and I were able to rekindle our fascination with going halfsies when dining out.

Life is Better with Littles

 

Faves

I said good-bye to some of my favorite people last weekend, after lots of fun Michigan adventures.

blue jasmine

While staycationing in Michigan, we went on a morning outing to the Grove Tea Lounge.

Since I was playing tourist, I ordered something new: blue jasmine milk tea.

It was like drinking flowers ;)

lovely blue ones :)

Betsy ordered bobas in Cyrus's tea... he wasn't a fan,

and asked Aunt Amy, "You got tea with your blobs?"

zero vs. power (Lady Speed Stick)

just a little announcement to say:

24 hour ZERO is not the same as 48 hour POWER

not.at.all.

{did I mention the recent heat wave??}

I'm going to stick (har, har) to the classic product, because

smelling myself (despite reapplying multiple times in a 12 hour period) is a less than desirable experience... even if the smells are aluminum free.