Toothsome Thursday

The new s'mores cupcake from our friends at OvenLovin. Um, it's seriously heaven. Way better than a real s'mores. And I don't even know why I'm posting about it, because it just makes me want one.

Now, I doubt it's going to be as good, but here's a recent recipe from SpoonForkBacon for s'mores cupcakes. Looks like it's missing out on all the delicious layered magic of this one, though. Graham cracker, chocolate, some magic, mmmmmm . . .

Camp Royaneh - Our Wedding Location

So THIS is where we're getting married.

Aren't you excited? I'm really excited. It's kind of perfect. Not too formal, with plenty of gorgeous trees and nature around, places for guests to bunk should they choose to spend the night, and it's not too far away. I can't wait, personally.

I just wish the wedding would plan itself. Little chance of that, though.

Yes, it's a Boy Scout camp. Isn't that cute? Evan even went here as a boy scout a couple of times. 

Here's the visitor center. At least I think that's what it's called.

The dining hall. 

Some of the local foliage.

I love all the wooden signs scattered about. They add such a great touch to the place. 

So, you could sleep here! You might want to bring a sleeping bag, though. 

And this is the "chapel." 

Other possible sleeping arrangements. Not the Hilton, that's for sure. 

We will NOT be using the shotgun range. I think that's a wise decision. 

Isn't it great? Where did you get married? Or where do you want to get married if you haven't tied the knot yet?

Animal Love!

More adoptable cuties from the ACC! This is Tayto. He's a love bundle. Really.

And this is Tony. Isn't he gorgeous?

The ACC is the only shelter in San Francisco that also accepts small animals, like rats. These two were super sweet and pretty brave, considering they were meeting me for the first time.

Flower Macro

If you have time, go read the interview with Mary Jo Bang over on the 99%. I found it an interesting read. I especially enjoyed the questions she did not choose to answer, despite the interviewer repeatedly asking them, and this quote:

"What I'm saying is that everything, before it becomes easy, is a triumph. And some things never become easy—and in that case, simply continuing to do them is a triumph." - I so agree. Often I feel like just getting up before 8 am every morning is a triumph for me personally.  Also, this exchange: 


"Is there any advice or knowledge that you would have liked to tell Mary Jo of that earlier time?"
"I think Mary Jo has always had to learn every lesson the hard way, through experience, so I don't know that any advice might have helped her."

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