Thinking About: Could you, Should you stop complaining?

“Nothing unites people more strongly than a common dislike,” says Trevor Blake, author of Three Simple Steps. “The easiest way to build friendship and communicate is through something negative.”

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Spicy Caipirinhas (& Friday Links)

What are your plans for the weekend? We’re going to Skyler’s school picnic this afternoon—she’s been counting down the days!—and then driving up to the cabin tonight for some fresh, mountain air! And then, of course, we’ll be back in time to catch the Long Night… I’ll be watching Sunday’s Game of Thrones through my fingers, no doubt.

Some links of note for the weekend: 

These photos, this drink: “my take on the Brazilian national drink, Caipirinha. In my recipe I am infusing the cachaça, a sugarcane based spirit, with lemongrass, Thai basil, and serrano chili.” Just, wow. Saúde!

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The Best Basic T-Shirts

Last week I reached out on Instagram with that age-old dilemma: who makes the best basic tee? I received lots of feedback—from rave reviews to commiseration and requests to share the results. But one brand emerged as the clear winner…

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