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I Believe…

Published on July 14, 2011 By Emily. Updated on July 14, 2011

  • that tea is infinitely better than coffee and that a good cup of tea can fix a lot of things
  • that Maine really is “the way life should be”, but the Berkshires are a close second
  • that it is better to make things than buy them
  • in getting furniture from tag sales and using mason jars to store things
  • that a single compliment can change someone’s day

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  • in going outside on nice days, even if its just for a walk around the block
  • in not staying home for more than 2 days in a row
  • that there’s nothing wrong with reading young adult novels
  • in seeing as much as possible on vacation, on foot, even if your legs hate you later
  • in trying new things, even if you don’t think you’ll like them or be good at them
  • that God has a sense of humor and when something doesn’t work out, there’s usually a good reason
  • in staying in my pajamas for as long as possible, whenever possible

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  • that online friends can be real friends
  • that it’s perfectly acceptable to eat dinner in front of the television on a regular basis
  • that I should drink water regularly throughout the day, but that doesn’t mean I do it
  • that books are always better than the movies they inspire
  • in bringing my camera everywhere
  • that school should be fun (or at least interesting)
  • that God is love and love doesn’t mean we get to do whatever we want
  • in shopping at local businesses whenever possible
  • in writing my emails as numbered lists of points
  • in always bringing a sweater, just in case it’s cold
  • that 99% of the time, ketchup is disgusting
  • in wearing jeans until they’re visibly dirty

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  • that produce from the farm tastes better than produce from the supermarket
  • in being a tourist in your own town
  • in holding high expectations for my students
  • in choosing happiness

This post was inspired by a post on C’est Christine which was inspired by a post on Where My Heart Resides which was inspired by a post on Barefoot on 45th.  (Gosh, I love the internet!)  Thanks to Cynthia for sharing the posts with me and to Heather for reminding me that I believe in choosing happiness.

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    July 16, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I love this post :) so great seeing you this weekend again… maybe I’ll see you in Philly if I end up tagging along with the ladies!

  2. Halley says

    July 17, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I agree with almost everything except for the KETCHUP comment! How could you!? :P

    And by the way, if you’ve never seen this video regarding farmer’s produce vs. grocery store, take a look! It will reinforce your belief even more!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exBEFCiWyW0

    • Emily says

      July 17, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      For some reason, I’m just really opposed to ketchup, unless I’m using it as an ingredient in something else.
      I have seen that video, but its really great so I’m glad you shared it. Thanks for reading!

  3. heather says

    July 17, 2011 at 11:56 am

    This may or may not be my favorite post of the summer thus far.

    xo

    • Emily says

      July 17, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Aw, thanks Heather! That just made my day.

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It was a cold and cloudy morning, but we made it t It was a cold and cloudy morning, but we made it to our second annual strawberry picking at @mountainviewfarm413, which included E's first tractor ride (she was very excited). We picked about 9 pounds of strawberries and I'm looking forward to eating them! 🍓
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I don't have clear words to express my feelings ab I don't have clear words to express my feelings about the state of the world lately. As a teacher and a mother, it has been extra difficult this week to be fully present in my roles without thinking about innocent lives that should have had longer on Earth. How what has happened in each of the many mass shootings this year can happen anywhere. If you are feeling sad and frustrated too, you are not alone.

I don't have answers, but I'm trying to take care of myself and my biological and school families. I'm saying "I love you" a lot to my children and my students. I'm closely following and sharing the work of @everytown while contacting my state and federal representatives and the president. I'm going for walks and getting fresh air and trying not to overload on news. I'm sharing good resources in my stories as I see them.
UPDATE: the giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats @aloh UPDATE: the giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats @alohr3!

 @thelazygenius' second book, The Lazy Genius Kitchen, is finally here and I'm so excited! I don't purchase many books, but I pre-ordered this last July because I knew it would be right up my alley and then I pre-ordered a second copy because I knew that I'd want to give one away.

Author Kendra Adachi has been one of my favorite voices in recent years. Her principles (shared through her first book, The Lazy Genius Podcast and her Instagram) have helped me focus my priorities and give myself more grace. 

This book is NOT a cookbook (it has just 2 recipes), it is a kitchen guide - to help you "have what you need, use what you have, and enjoy it like never before". It is beautiful (full color!) and thoughtful.

I'm very excited to send this book to one of you.

TO ENTER: Leave a comment below with one of your greatest kitchen struggles. 
I'll draw a winner at 8 pm on Friday, May 6.
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This morning we took advantage of @massmoca's Berk This morning we took advantage of @massmoca's Berkshire Teacher and Social Worker Appreciation Day free admission. After enjoying the student Art Invitational exhibit, the 4 of us took in several of the other galleries. Mass MoCA always impresses and it was delightful to be able to be out in the world with my kids.
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One of my favorite things to do is bake from scrat One of my favorite things to do is bake from scratch.
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