{MM} 11.12.12

Happy Veteran’s Day.

Thinking of all those who have sacrificed their lives so I can live in freedom, in this great country.  Made especially poignant this year, since Joseph is now active duty military & is away from our family at this time.

Thank heavens for all the service men & women who give up so much for our freedoms.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.  Pinned via Joanne KH

More things:  

♥  I just go my hands on a LBD (little black dress) in preparation for my trip to D.C. in 2 weeks (!).  Joseph has a few fancy-schmanzy military galas (not even sure what they’re called, I’m such a newbie) in which I will be his date.  Super, duper, excited.  (& I have a lunch/yoga date with this girl!).

♥  My good friend Joy, just launched a new look for her site, Frock Files.  It’s gorgeous–don’t you think?

 ♥  Peanut butter in a tofu scramble?  I think I just may try.

♥  Can you relate?  Do you find yourself tearing up at commercials, songs, little, silly things?  Meg, on crying.

♥  An interesting read: an op-ed piece from the NY Times–showing affection/relationships & being organized, key to a happy life.

♥  Leanne, of Healthful Pursuit is doing a 2 week cleanse (remember when I did?).  Check out what she’s eating.

♥  EFB (especially for bloggers):  How much is too much?  Great conversation about what to share, from Sandra & Jen, over at Rainforest Cottage.

♥  For Thanksgiving eats ideas, may I recommend checking out Cara’s Cravings clean eating cocktail party & Tasty Yummies A Very Tasty Thanksgiving.  {I was honored to contribute to both:  pumpkin caramel blondie bars & clementine ginger almond rice.}

 ♥  Have you ever listened to NPR’s Fresh Air?  Terry Gross makes the show with her genuine warmth & her ability to ask pointed (sometimes very personal) questions.  I just feel like I’m getting to eavesdrop on an intimate conversation between two friends having coffee. I listen to podcasts late at night while folding laundry.

Three recent interviews I loved:

Stephen Colbert  10/24/12.  Did you know he was the youngest of 11 kids?!  He shares a few insights into his childhood, & some of his experiences with his brothers & sisters are hilarious.
Regina Spektor  8/27/12.  I’m a fan of her ecletic, siren-esque voice, her singer songwriter style.  But after I listened to this interview I appreciate her even more.  She’s down-to-earth, extremely intelligent yet humble.  She said she used to drive her parents crazy singing to herself & that her parents had classical music playing all the time.  Also, did you know she’s Russian, Jewish, & moved to the states when was 9?
Mindy Kaling 9/25/12.  Oh this girl, is uniquely funny.  She’s a rarity in Hollywood–Indian, female, funny.  And not a size 0.   She was “discovered” when someone saw her performing in a play, became a writer/actor for “The Office” just out of college & now is producing/writing/acting in her own show.   I really enjoyed getting to know her better.  Fave quote from the interview (paraphrasing here):  “I guess I’m just one of those old-fashioned people who really think that their parents are amazing.”

To pin:  

(all recipes gluten-free & vegan)

cinnamon caramelized cauliflower
quinoa stuffed acorn squash
minestrone soup 

quinoa english muffins

pumpkin maple cornbread baked bean casserole
roasted brussel sprouts quinoa salad 

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Wishing you a wonderful week.

Thanks for coming to bring joy today!

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