Remember that time we kind of sort of almost not really at all met the Pope? Well, this time we actually met the President of Italy. And it wasn’t planned at all.
Category: Life
ICYMI: I Hate Pollen Edition
Brothers with brothers. Aww.
Hi everyone! Sorry so quiet this week. We had a guest, and I’ve been bowled over by some sort of respiratory thing with a touch of allergies thrown in. Good times. I’m hoping things have turned a corner. Which is good because we have big plans this weekend to check out the Sagra del Cinghiale (Festival of the Boar) in San Gregorio Da Sassola and the Craft Beer Festival in Rome. If we are feeling super crazy, we may check out the rose petals at the Pantheon for Pentacost.
On the Blog:
Temps are pretty nice these days. I’m definitely getting use out of these new spring pieces.
Still the best thing on the blog. Also, I got around to sharing some updates on the boys generally.
I’m slowly rolling out Sicilian content. Here is an overview of our trip and here is everything you ever wanted to know about taking a ferry in Italy.
If Sicily is too far, how about a day trip to Calcata? (Wear your long skirt.)
When I’m not gouging out my sinuses, I’ve been doing more reading. And even some writing. And probably drinking more coffee than I should.
On the Internets:
My tabs are covered with bathing suits and tutorials on how to use Evernote. (I am DETERMINED to tame my tab problem.) I do have a few tabs up about our upcoming Morocco trip. Exciting for me! But nothing good to share.
Do you have any big weekend plans? Do you also hate all the pollen? Any tips for a trip to Marrakech?
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5 Wardrobe Updates for Spring (and Summer)
It’s getting hot in here! So take off all your clothes. Seriously. Romans. At least take off SOME of your clothes. Temps are pushing 80. Today, I was wearing a sleeveless top. Most of the people I passed were wearing sweaters or coats. NO JOKE.
Even if Romans aren’t ready to admit that spring is really here, I’m fully embracing it. You know I like a streamlined closet, but here are five additions I’ve recently added to bring the spring fun.
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Henry is a hoot: Volume 11 (Potty humor)
Henry says some pretty hilarious things. I’ve been told that I used to say hilarious things once, but my parents didn’t write it down and cannot remember even one witty anecdote. Inspired by YHL’s Clara Conversations, I wanted to share some Henry-isms as I collect a critical mass.
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Getting Rid of Garbage Time or How I’m Choosing High Quality Leisure
Thanks to a friend’s recommendation, I recently completed Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before. (Funnily enough, she read it because she thought I recommended it to her. A sure sign I should pick it up.)
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Hello Boys
Dear Boys,
I realized it has been awhile since I captured your all-too-rapid progress. Apologies for the joint letter, but better than no letter, right?
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How B.J. Novak helped me take a chance
Recently, I’ve read two celebrity books that are not my usual celebrity fare. (I’m a sucker for essay style celebrity memoirs.)
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Henry is a hoot: Volume 10 (Too much Star Wars)
Henry says some pretty hilarious things. I’ve been told that I used to say hilarious things once, but my parents didn’t write it down and cannot remember even one witty anecdote. Inspired by YHL’s Clara Conversations, I wanted to share some Henry-isms as I collect a critical mass.
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Why I’m Breaking up with Caffeine. Again.
Once upon a time–wow, all the way back in 2007–I stopped drinking caffeine. Cold turkey. No coffee. No soda. (Yes, still chocolate. Let’s not be crazy.)
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ICYMI: All the Feels Edition
This is pretty much my life right now.
On the Blog:
Thanks for all of your support on my Quitters Story and my freak out on the future. You guys are awesome. I totally owe you a cappuccino.
The blog’s most popular feature by far. I should just cut the middle man and have Henry do all the writing here. #1 blog of all time. Done.
I’m still doing a little running and still doing a little paleo. Looking to change up your own habits? Try this trick.
Looking for your next read? Check out my 2015 list.
It’s Friday! You know what I’m doing tonight. Henry has already called “all the Octonauts.” Huzzah!
On the Internets:
The baffling reason many millennials don’t eat cereal. Hint: it isn’t because they’ve all gone paleo and started eating eggs.
Over at MMD, Anne is talking about fashion in the thirties. I agree with it all, and loved this: How a Closet Cleanse Helped Me Embrace My Thirties.
I need to remind myself of this frequently. Yes, it is only a season.
Hey there West Wing fans. I’ve got the podcast for you! (More podcast shenanigans here.)
I’m a little obsessed with Bower Power’s faux wood laminate backsplash. #kitchengoals
We’ve got an Easter egg hunt this weekend. Will also see if we can pull off any Palm Sunday capers. I mean, we are in the right city for it after all. How about you? Big plans?
Roman Reboot 