1. Yesterday I took part in my first cupping, and I am excited to start doing them at home now.

  2. Bone Snapper is a Hoosier made rye whiskey. Smoother than Bulliet, but still a nice kick at 104 proof. Slightly sweet with hints of spice. If you’ve never tried rye, this is a good place to start.

    Bone Snapper is a Hoosier made rye whiskey. Smoother than Bulliet, but still a nice kick at 104 proof. Slightly sweet with hints of spice. If you’ve never tried rye, this is a good place to start.

  3. This is Cascara, the dried cherry fruit of the coffee seed. My local barista gave it to me, but you can purchase some here. Steep 5 grams in 8 oz. of water for 5 minutes to make a tea-like drink. I tried it out and it was delicious. Over the obvious tea flavors were strong sweet notes of current and cherry. There is a subtle coffee flavor of course. It’s a nice change from traditional teas and a passible, but not permanent substitute for coffee.

    This is Cascara, the dried cherry fruit of the coffee seed. My local barista gave it to me, but you can purchase some here.

    Steep 5 grams in 8 oz. of water for 5 minutes to make a tea-like drink. I tried it out and it was delicious.

    Over the obvious tea flavors were strong sweet notes of current and cherry. There is a subtle coffee flavor of course.

    It’s a nice change from traditional teas and a passible, but not permanent substitute for coffee.

  4. I have worn a mala for a few years know, more as a reminder of Buddhist intention than anything else. This article gives some great insight into their origin and meaning. http://www.tricycle.com/-practice/worry-beads Unfortunately, much of it is hidden until you sign up for a free membership, or read it via Readability.

    I have worn a mala for a few years know, more as a reminder of Buddhist intention than anything else. This article gives some great insight into their origin and meaning. http://www.tricycle.com/-practice/worry-beads Unfortunately, much of it is hidden until you sign up for a free membership, or read it via Readability.

  5. Today I made my first trip to the grocery with baby girl. She was content the whole time, and I didn’t forget her in the cart, so I’m counting this as a success.

    Today I made my first trip to the grocery with baby girl. She was content the whole time, and I didn’t forget her in the cart, so I’m counting this as a success.

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  8. Magnifique.

    (Source: Spotify)

  9. I have been listening to Muddy Waters, off and on, for decades. I just learned his real name; McKinley Morganfield.

    I have been listening to Muddy Waters, off and on, for decades. I just learned his real name; McKinley Morganfield.

  10. I can not wait to slowly take all this in, and I am still waiting for just the right evening to remove the plastic and crack the spine. The crazy thing is, I saved $25 by buying online. No big surprise these days, but what is surprising is that the brick and mortar store in town that also has a copy has a policy of not matching their online prices. I understand there are costs involved in running an “actual” store, but something needs to be worked out with the pricing. Otherwise, the only point of the store is to preview your purchase in real life before buying it on your phone while you are there.

    I can not wait to slowly take all this in, and I am still waiting for just the right evening to remove the plastic and crack the spine.

    The crazy thing is, I saved $25 by buying online. No big surprise these days, but what is surprising is that the brick and mortar store in town that also has a copy has a policy of not matching their online prices.

    I understand there are costs involved in running an “actual” store, but something needs to be worked out with the pricing. Otherwise, the only point of the store is to preview your purchase in real life before buying it on your phone while you are there.