Stay Still
Aesthetic Watermelon
When I cut open this watermelon, this lovely pattern greeted me. It was tasty too.
Spooky Season Special Delivery
I came home from work yesterday, and this cute, oblong pumpkin was on my porch. Where did it come from, and from whom? I do not know. I have asked my neighbors. I have asked Facebook. No one knows.
It’s a mystery.
Maybe if I touch it and say magic words it will transport me to a vacation.
Change Moves Through Relationships
Wise words from cassie batterbee.
Boppin’
When Trader Joe’s was filled to the brim with people shopping on Sunday, I stood with my cart in a long checkout line that reached back into the grocery aisles. We were still having fun though. There was R&B/Hip Hop style jam on, and lots of people knew it. So I noticed multiple people dancing a little in place as we stood there to wait.
And that’s when a woman walked by, jamming, and she was carrying an 8 pack of Spindrift Sparkling Water over her shoulder. And it looked too much like an old school boombox not to burst out with laughter. That was delightful.
— Renee Roederer
I’m Going to Ease Your Guilt About Dishes
A have a dear friend who loves data, is so good at it, and also loves data fun facts. She shared one with me that will make your life (and possible guilt) easier:
People think they are saving water when they hand wash their dishes, but! The on-average threshold for saving more water in the dishwasher vs. hand washing is… 8 dishes. If you have 8 dishes and only 8 dishes (on average; the size would matter too) you will save more water if you wash them in the dishwasher than washing them by hand.
When I run my dishwasher, I always have more than 8 dishes in there, but this has completely eased my guilt at wanting to have it full the brim. You’re doing a good thing! Feel no guilt!
–Renee Roederer
Today in Nature
Two Start-of-Fall Photos
Beautiful leaves, emerging with yellow.
My new beanie arrived perfectly on the first day of Fall.
To Every Season, Turn, Turn, Turn
Happy Autumn!
Today is the first day of Fall. Rarely does a change in seasons line up its weather so exactly, but in my region, yesterday was very warm, and overnight, we received a big cold front. I’m feeling that this morning, and I see on my phone that tomorrow’s low is 38 degrees!
I’m not entirely enthused, I admit, because I adore summer. But I’m embracing this too.
Sometimes, I like to think about the fresh start effect. When we have a new marker in time, it can be an occasion to reflect upon what we hope for within the span of that time. So what do you hope to experience this Fall? What might nurture you? How would you like to show up for others? Are there any rhythms you’d like to create? Are there any gratitudes you’d like to bring to mind?
I hope it’s a good season for you.
–Renee Roederer
