1. Like anyone, I’ve had my rough moments with my family. But I’m so thankful that I’ve logged the hours to be with them, to be a part of their lives.

2. If you’ve ever been wondering what exactly that Southerner is saying.

3. What the hell, guys.

4. I want to do everything on this list.

5. My triathlon tomorrow morning starts with a mile open water swim. I’m not prepared at all totally ready.

6. I wish I were that seal.

7. The long and mostly rewarding process of writing a cookbook. Also, what makes a great cookbook.

8. The Gendered Nature of Being Unencumbered.

9. Holy yum.

10. A win for the bees.

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