I’m sitting down with Coco, Deborah, and you for the August Coffee Date. Despite the heat, I’m going with some hot coffee made from beans we got at the Deep Creek Coffee Company in Zion. Of course I’m putting some Great Lakes Wellness Collagen in there too, as I always do. Be sure to use this link for a 10% discount!
I wish I didn’t feel this way but to me, August is kind of a downer. Summer, and the glorious daylight that come with it, is slipping away, and kids are heading back to school. While I am a big fan of fall and a break in the heat, it just feels like another year is winding down and we’re heading toward the holidays at warp speed. It all goes way too fast.
August Coffee Date
Over coffee I’d tell you daughter #2 winds up her internship and heads back to school in a few short weeks. She can’t wait to get back to her friends and collegiate life. While I’m sad to see her go, I’m thrilled she is so happy in Blacksburg, and I look forward to visiting for a football game or two. There’s really nothing quite like a college campus on game day, am I right?
Over coffee I’d tell you my micro-bakery is chugging away. Mostly it’s been all kinds of crazy fun, and I do not miss my old job one bit. Sorry not sorry. My fall menu is coming out soon and I am excited! I went ahead and created a Bakery Instagram Account, so please follow along to see what’s baking.
Over coffee, I’d tell you that in July we got the in-laws moved into a senior-care facility. Cleaning out their house and getting it sold was no small task and, fingers crossed, the worst of it is behind us. No one really knows for sure though, with that kind of stuff. They are still very much in the adjustment stage and aren’t particularly loving it just yet. Hopefully that will change. My FIL turned 91 in July and taking care of my MIL on his own (and even with a caregiver) after her fall (and with her cognitive issues) is no longer feasible.
Over coffee I’d tell you I got the worst virus on my computer after visiting a dog grooming website. It was a total PIA to clean everything up and then go back in and login to every single thing. Although things are mostly better, I swear I’m still dealing with the fallout from it.
Over coffee I’d ask you if you have any travels coming up. We’ll be visiting both of our girls this fall and we’ll be spending the holidays in Europe. I’ve always wanted to experience Christmas in Europe so this is the year we’re going to check that off the bucket list.
What would you tell me over coffee? Tell me something you’re looking forward to! What’s the last thing you baked?
So happy to hear the micro bakery is going along so well! Those breads on your IG account look AMAZING! Once again I’m wishing I’d live near you… I’d get your bread as my post-run reward.
YAY for another trip to Europe! I’m excited to see where you’re going to go to!
The weather this summer has been less than desirable so I am looking forward to the cooler days of fall. There is something sad about sending the kids back to school but also exciting. I remember those days well. We still have some summer travel coming up that I am looking forward to. Your bakery sounds like it is bringing you exactly what you need! (Knead) Enjoy!
I like August! I like the back to school vibes and football starting up again. But that’s partly from living in Florida- summer weather is pretty brutal here, so we’re ready for a cooldown (of course we won’t get that until the end of October or November, but it’s good to know we’re at least heading there).
Yay for the in-laws move! I can tell you that when we convinced (aka tricked) my dad into moving to assisted living, he didn’t like it for quite a while- he kept complaining, “everyone here is OLD!” lol. Eventually he liked it, so there’s always hope.
Cookies and cream sourdough??? That sounds INSANELY GOOD!
I’m totally in agreement with the August thing. Sumner is far too short in the Midwest, and it all seems to end much too quickly. That said, I am looking forward to college football! Congrats on the success of your micro bakery! I’m gonna head over & checkout your Insta page.
Christmas time in Europe can be so special — enjoy!
Phew on getting your ILs relocated. That sounds like a huge undertaking.
I was just wondering if you were wishing you were involved with all the SeaWheeze stuff. Maybe not!
August is just so hot and humid and it’s not my favorite month either, but I prefer it over January and February. 😉
You are 100% correct, there’s nothing like being on campus for college football.! We plan to go to the Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech games this fall. I’m hoping GT is in your plans and we might be able to meet up in Blacksburg? Let me know!
I just followed your new sourdough IG account. I thought of you while at a little country store in Oregon where they had a beautiful locally made loaf with a fancy design on top on sale for $14.
That sourdough looks so good!! I have never made sourdough, but it’s my favorite type of bread, so I really should start attempting to make it – we buy it at least 1x a week from our local bakery.
i love college football! Esp. when I went to Boston College – game day was so much fun. We’re hoping to get to one BC game this year when they travel a little closer to us. And yay for Europe! I also need to plan a family trip there for next year!
Oh, I’m so glad baking is working out for you! I used to decorate cakes and cookies and it was so fun for the time I did it.
I’ll be in Chicago in early October, and we have some trips to Orlando, tampa, and Miami on the horizon. Christmas in Europe will be amazing. Will you see all the markets?