How have you been, guys? We had a fantastic time in Savannah celebrating the wedding of our friends Katie & Marc! It was so much fun getting to spend time with them, along with other friends and my family, and experiencing a bit of such a great Southern city. (I’m thinking of writing a post about some of the restaurants we enjoyed while there, if y’all are interested!) They had a beautiful garden ceremony in historic downtown and the reception was at a restaurant overlooking the river. So, so magical! Now that we’re back to reality, I’m slowly but surely getting unpacked and slogging my way through a very full inbox. Beam me back to champagne toasts and Spanish moss, plz!
Links for you…
A horchata-inspired protein shake perfect for summertime breakfasts.
How water affects people attempting to cross the Mexico – U.S. border.
It’s expected that anyone crossing the border will lose access to clean water. Bonds compares the journey to the Hunger Games — and the audience is everyone who watches, especially during this administration, without doing a thing. “You’re hunted,” she says. “Maybe water falls from the sky if you’re lucky on that day. You’re going to die or almost die trying to get here.”
Related: Border Angels leaves dozens of gallon jugs of water in the desert along high-traffic migrant paths. DONATE HERE.
Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel lays bare the horrors of collusion with the patriarchy.
So many cute things in the new Cupcakes and Cashmere online store. (Especially these earrings, this candle, and this pillow.)
An open letter to the creators of S-Town.
Books Through Bars distributes free books and educational materials to prisoners. (I love that they have an Amazon Wishlist so it is super easy to donate!)
Related: I’m near the end of Season One of Prison Break and if those dudes don’t bust out soon I SWEAR TO GOD.
Gorgeous copper flatware would certainly elevate your next dinner party (or weeknight meal).
A day in the life of a food vendor.
What began as an attempt at a simpler life quickly became a lifestyle brand. #vanlife
Scroll through the images tagged #vanlife on Instagram and you’ll see plenty of photos that don’t have much to do with vehicles: starry skies, campfires, women in leggings doing yoga by the ocean. Like the best marketing terms, “vanlife” is both highly specific and expansive. It’s a one-word life-style signifier that has come to evoke a number of contemporary trends: a renewed interest in the American road trip, a culture of hippie-inflected outdoorsiness, and a life free from the tyranny of a nine-to-five office job.
Love the idea behind this craft project subscription box!
Buckets of opportunity in Rural America.
Crime, addiction, and religion meet at the greyhound race track.
P.S. Here are a couple Finding Delight posts you may enjoy — Meal Planning for Beginners in 7 Easy Steps and It’s All an Illusion.
Finding delight. 
I’ve only watched the first episode of The Handmaid’s Tale so far and it was horrifying and too realistic/possible. Freaked me out.
I remember at certain points driving through southern California and Arizona I would think, gosh, if someone comes across that desert to this fence and makes it alive, the deserve to be here. It’s horrible to imagine someone trekking across those hot, dry expanses. I think anyone who argues otherwise needs to take a drive on out there and see for themselves.