these are a few of my favorite things
i thought of a brilliant way to combine my love for ice cream, photos, and exploring portland.
if you live in portland, and also enjoy those things, mark your calendar for june 30th and join me.
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my latest tv obsession is a show called the pretender. it aired in the mid 90’s, so possibly i am the last person in the world to hear about it. the show stars jarod, a genius with the ability to quickly master any topic and flawlessly impersonate anyone in any profession.
it’s fascinating to watch him go from a fireman to a navy commander to a forest ranger to an exterminator to an attorney, but the thing i find most enjoyable about the show is something entirely different.
jarod’s character is such a beautiful portrayal of childlike curiosity and openness.
whenever he doesn’t know something or understand something, he asks questions. “if the hole is here, why do they call this the donut hole?” “who is the man in the yellow hat?” “why is he called mr. potato head when his whole body is a potato?”
i want to be that open and curious.
i don’t want to stop myself from asking questions because i’m afraid of looking foolish.
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atlas decided he wanted his very own facebook page. now he can express his opinions 24/7.
speaking of atlas, do go see my magazine feature parody. i giggle every time i think about it.
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this week, i stumbled upon a beautiful post about prayer from jena strong.
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if you ever spy creme fraiche from vermont creamery at the grocery store, you might want to try it, particularly the madagascar vanilla flavor. i discovered it last week and am on my fourth container. it is delicious with fresh strawberries.
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what is delighting you lately?
Glad you stumbled.
Me too.
LOVE the ice cream walk idea–brilliant, Elizabeth! I wish I lived closer, I would so be there! But guess I’ll have to be there in spirit. ;o) VERY FUN with Atlas and his FB page… too cute! I just quit Twitter recently, and am doing less social media. Blogging is my main gig these days. LOVELY prayer post. I’m a big believer in the power of prayer–any kind. At the moment I’m delighted by so many things… especially that summer is here–HOORAY! Happy Summer Days ((HUGS))
I wish you lived closer too. It would be so fun to have you! Charlie and Atlas could visit each other that while.
How haven’t you heard of the pretender?? that was the #1 show we would watch in motels when we were on vacation! maybe you were too old so you weren’t on family trips in the late 1990’s? that’s probably it:)
also, wish i could come on the ice cream photo walk!
That is indeed it. I’m sorry I missed watching it with you!
I’d come too if I lived nearby.
I haven’t heard of the Pretender but am going to check it out as I’m storming through old tv series on this retreat.
I remember watching the Pretender – it is one of those shows where you know he will succeed. The ice cream walk sounds fun.
since ice cream is one of my main 3 food groups… the other two being pizza and popcorn…
you know i’d be there in a heartbeat!!!
i’ve wished i lived in portland for all kinds of reasons… now there’s a new one!
and the prayer post link was wonderful.
and i always thought you were the youngest sister!
my moment of current addiction is hercule poirot on youtube. i can watch every one of them free! long live agatha christie!
and now…
i have to find me some ice cream.
Tara: Let me know what you think!
Amy: Huh. How did you watch it but not me? I would swear I have never seen it before.
Tammy: I am the oldest!!! I love Agatha Christie too, though I don’t think I’ve ever watched it; I’ll have to check it out sometime. I hope you found your ice cream!
And the ice-cream photo walk sounds… delicious.