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What are y’all up to this week? Fall is in the air, so I’m trying to soak up the last of the warm weather. I love the sunlight in September! Does that sound weird? It just has such a perfect golden shine during this month, no other month’s can compare. Today, I think I’m gonna finish up some DIY projects and maybe power through my current book so I can queue up some new ones to be set aside for me at the library. Hope you have a blissful day, and here’s my weekly round-up of notable links for you to enjoy…

Great review of one of my favorite books.

Archaeologists uncover oldest case of Down’s syndrome.

A rise in fraudulent diplomas means promising things for pet population.

In important slow cooker news…BREAD! 

Proof that we’re not as classy as we used to be.

My favorite part of Sunday is reading Sunday Routine.

Rambunctious kitten play-time!

Evolution of Music, a capella style. (P.S. Is the guy on the bottom left this same dude?)

This is literally my worst nightmare.

Sorry not sorry, I can’t wait for this movie.

Powerful ad–ballet is STRENGTH.

This sweater is so cute! And perfect for Fall.

 

Linking up with Because Shanna Said So for RANDOM WEDNESDAY! 

 

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Happy Wednesday! Lots of hilarious links for you today so if you’re already feeling that weekly work burn-out then get to clicking…I promise you’ll find a gem to lift your spirits.

I can’t with you Alex Trebek. My new favorite supercut.

This baby nailed it.

and speaking of nailing it…a hilarious dubstep impression.

Some reporters found themselves keeping up with the Kardashians.

What you didn’t cover in art history.

A lovely short story by Caitlin McGuire.

The making of a cult classic.

Neuroscience’s greatest myth revealed.

More insight on the tiny home movement.

Kentucky restaurant rethinks how servers get compensated.

Genius Tumblr.

A recipe for slow cooking your way out of too many summer squash. #yearlystruggle

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Links to get you through your week, dolls. Keep paddlin’ up-river…the weekend is just ahead! ❤

I’ve always thought Elaine was the most “me” character on television.

Death and Facebook. 

Gossip Girl addresses feminism in Of Mice and Men.

Hilarious and perfect “WHOOPS!” reaction.

I love this song.

A letter to the girl who’s trying.

KITTENS!

The first bastions of online dating explained.

Enhance your Lego collection with a day at the beach.

Explore a centuries worth of Gourmet recipes.

Miss Idaho’s go-to accessory.

(Image via Shiny Starr Light.)

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Hello friends! I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday again. Summer is flying by! And can we talk about this weather? Summer Polar Vortex? Mayhaps for those more northern states! Down here, a girl could get use to these moderate summer climes. It was even more magnificent yesterday being by a body of water–even if it WAS just the Ohio River. ; ) The breeze and sunshine were a perfect accompaniment to lunch on a restaurant’s deck as well as a walk across the pedestrian bridge into Cincinnati’s river park. Have you been taking advantage of the lovely weather and exploring outside? I hope! But now you have my permission to take a quick break, veg out on the couch and check out these links.

“Nothing grows people like love.” 

Jenny Lewis gender bends.

I saw this movie last week and it was effing insane but you should totes see it.

My favorite bad yogi helps fix common pose mistakes.

Nicki gets it. 

An enlightening interview with David Graeber.

Made me laugh. 

A very fancy mashup.

I love these 2 German gals and their zero waste supermarket!

I wish I had one of these dresses in every pattern.

SMH at the weird reality of our past.

Looking to start a Dark Comedy Film Club? This list has you covered for the next year!

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the web. Have any links your loving that you think I should check out?! Feel free to leave ’em in the comments below! Have a lovely rest of your week.

 

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I’m just gonna let the links speak for themselves today. Happy Wednesday! ❤

Twitter bots seek out tweet treasures.

These shirts are awesome.

She has the right idea–rehydrate in style.

Tobacco farm kids.

Great make-ahead one pot meal to have on hand for packed lunches.

Fashion victims. (Reminded me of this funny presentation.)

Happy birthday, George Orwell.

Ballet dancers know what it takes.

2 of the greatest lady scientists on the Internet!!

Planning a vacation?

OMG, I die. I want to eat this entire pie.

This also looks like a yum-tastic meal. 🙂

An extremely patient joke.

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In May 2009 Dr. Frank N Furter tweeted lines from the movie-musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show…

 

So, come up to the lab,

-Frank Furter (@DrFNFurter) May 7, 2009

 

and see what’s on the slab!

-Frank Furter (@DrFNFurter) May 7, 2009

 

I see you shiver with antici …

-Frank Furter (@DrFNFurter) May 7, 2009

 

Five years later his joke paid off beautifully–

 

… pation.

-Frank Furter (@DrFNFurter) May 7, 2014

 

Well-played, sir. 66,000 retweets and 35,000 favorites! It seems Rocky Horror fans everywhere were tickled by this punchline. Here’s Tim Curry performing the inspiration for the most patient joke in social media history.

 

 

P.S. Rocky Horror fans-check out these fantastic watercolors portraits of your fave characters. Kind of obsessed with them! Referencing pop culture, affordable art, wham-BAM-thank you ma’am! 

 

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Ladybugs are taking over my apartment! Where have they all come from? Should I catch them and put them out in my garden? Oh, Summer. I hope the rest of your work week flies by and your weekend lasts a lifetime. For the rest of my week, I’m foreseeing more backgammon games, smoothie experiments (I have an idea for how to make a Nutella smoothie. We’ve already conquered the cinnamon roll smoothie. #healthyfoodhacks) (LONG LIVE THE MAGIC BULLET!!!), and a trip to see some black bears. OH, and good luck to all the tiny speech kittens at nationals. Be amazing…so I can be super impressed when I continue my annual summer ritual of tuning in to the live stream of your final rounds. : ) Now for some links…

Coke unveils some new green-scamming tactics.

We iz from da same famlee??

One of these days I’m gonna try this out.

Gorgeous tumblr if you’re feeling scroll happy.

Love these simple, weeknight meals.

Whoops, I’ve seen all the docus on this list. Check ’em out!

Caring creatures.

Is YouTube to blame for the destruction of our last real movie star? (Great article but I’m gonna go ahead and place the blame a little more squarely on Scientology and peripherally on internet journalism/YouTube.)

Check yo’self…before you scientifically wreck yo’self!

A huge standing ovation to Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri.

And just another reason I need a yard.

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Happy Wednesday!!! As I type, we have a sausage and collards dish hanging out in the crockpot and let me tell you–the apartment smells amazing. I’m so ready to dig in (and to pair the meal with another epi of OITNB). Maybe after that I will tend to my plants. A few days ago, Chet surprised me with the cutest watering can IN THE WORLD. It is shaped like a bee (!!!) and looks all vintagey and adorable. Kind of in ❤ with it. Do y’all have any big plans for the weekend? We are brainstorming something fun to do during the day on Friday. But Saturday shall take the cake as I get to be in the trenches with my favorite photographer, Carrie, and help her shoot a local wedding. (Check out this wedding at Talon Vineyard I helped her with last year–it was a blast!) Beyond excited to get to see my photog-friend…she lives much too far away! Anywho, have a good one my loves. And enjoy these links…

The inner-child in me who was dragged to WAY too many museums deeply appreciates these snapchats.

Sometimes highschool students can be awesome.

Get to reading…so you can have the privilege of saying “the book was better, you guys.”

This dude seems fun.

A changing world for the starving artist.

The Pullout Generation. 

How guilty are you of this fantastic form of guilty pleasure?

My co-op gettin’ some press love.

One of my heroes and ultimate HBIC in a sari–Navdanya’s Blog.

A rad adventurer urban explores in Northern Ireland.

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Happy Wednesday, folks! What are you guys up to this week? I have today and tomorrow off work so we have big plans to play in the container garden, work on various projects from the comfort of the Chevy Chase Starbies and maybe head down to Berea to do some hiking around the Pinnacles. Yesterday, we had David Chang-inspired ramen made from scratch. Which I’m looking forward to repeating…perhaps even tonight. ; ) Check out these fun links and have a fantastic rest of your week!

Am I the only person who hates this shit? And it is always Southwest. Always.

A very powerful Op-Ed: The majority of religion-based hate crimes occurring in the United States are against Jews.

These students got more than they bargained for.

Comedy specials available to stream.

Love these cheeky tea towels.

Sworn in on a Kindle.

Delicious science.

 #YesAllWomen

Someone (probably multiple someones) approved this sign.

Please research the safety of menstrual products. Thanks.

Got some giggles.

I can’t help but love some good abandoned building pics.

The most heated debate I experienced in a college classroom was about this. (The class was Southern Folklore and the professor loved every second of it.)

And the second season of “Orange is the New Black” premieres Friday on Netflix! Who will be watching? Get your sofa and snacks in order for a day of binge viewing! : )

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Hello lovelies! What a wonderful week it has been so far. Chet arrived from Lafayette last night (by way of a cray lookin’ cabin in Huntsville, AL) and we are super stoked to spend the summer having adventures, writing, building a garden, perfecting our crockpot culinary skills and checking a few things off my KY bucket list (like take a vacay here and check off some of these). Summer is always so full of possibilities, dontcha think? I hope everyone has a blast this week and here are a few links for your viewing pleasure!

Lisa Bloom’s 500 words of wisdom.

Consent is sexy.

4 women receive lab-grown vaginas in life changing surgery.

I love Mindy Kaling!

Glad this goat’s story had a happy ending.

A big change for Google. ; )

…speaking of Google, sign me up for one of these!

This Craigslist ad had me ROLLING.

You never know what will happen if you just get back up.

Someone made a sneaky change to the Sea World highway sign. (and good on them!)

To do: pick up books by these gals.

Welp, this fact is terrifying.

“Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.” Powerful and beautiful final tweet from Maya Angelou. RIP.

And if you’re in Lexington and lookin’ for some fun this Friday evening, Good Foods Co-op is having a Kick Off Summer event from 5-7pm! There’s gonna be a TON of free food, Marksbury Farm’s food truck and live entertainment by Restless Leg String Band. Come check it out!!!