I had my camera in my purse and a trip to Trader Joe’s seemed worth documenting. I want more pictures like these. Us just living our life. Perfection out the window and just capturing life like I see it. I am letting go of the parameters the artist in me has set, and embracing the ones this mom wants to live by. I feel a shift in my life right now. I can feel it bubbling up to the surface and I am excited about it. I do not know if our impending move was the catalyst, but I want to change some things in my life and now seems as good of a time as any. I just want a simpler life. How have you simplified your life?
On a completely unrelated note, aren’t those brussel sprouts beautiful? I so wish that I liked them. I really, really want to, but I just don’t.
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Brenda - funny bree, i was at trader joes today too, with my grandson thinking how nice it was to be grocery shopping with a little one in tow, like i used to do. amazing how when your the age you are sometimes it is a huge burden to go to the store with little ones. now i’m at the stage where it was so much fun! oh, and i saw the brussel sprouts and i’m happy to say “i love brussel sprouts”, wish you did too, you’d probably have some amazing way to cook them….cheers bree…<3 you!
Desiree - I’m sure you’ve tried this before, but half the brussel sprouts, put on baking sheet and drizzle with healthy dose of olive oil and sea salt. Then bake at 400 for a few minutes, until the tops get nice and crispy. Some times i will turn on the broiler to finish them off. This is the ONLY way that I will eat brussel sprouts.
Susan Coonan - Good Evening Bree,
I want to thank you for sharing all of your creative, beautiful, insightful and personal expressions via your Baked Bree blog. My sister, Anne Thompson (my identical twin AND best friend) suggested your site to me months ago. I have not been disappointed. Like most twins, there is usually one child that has the ease, confidence and a bit of moxie that communicates all of her feelings- that would be my Anne. Me? I prefer to observe and be a bit (not much but by comparison) more quiet, and that is why I have not written or commented earlier.
I have enjoyed your recipes and photos very much. It brings me pleasure to realize how creative our world is and grateful that the internet allows us to share in those discoveries. Actually, it blows me away when I am able to tap in to other people’s thoughts and experiences via their initiative to create a blog or podcast. I just love it.
I hope you continue to do so as you prepare for another move. I, too, have traveled a bit and have embraced the change and challenges it all encompasses. Your photos of daily life are precious and hopefully will continue to be important in your self-expression. Change is powerful and living simply has even more weight in my life: 4400 sq. ft home and vineyard down to a 44 ft. sq boat to 2 suitcases! It doesn’t get more simple. Yes, it was tough but it was a process and a welcomed choice. No regrets. However, the number of photos is profound! I love capturing our adventures on the camera and then sharing with the world. It is one way that I feel connected to my family when I am so far away.
Please know that I love getting your Baked Bree dailies and love your photos AND especially the amount of time it takes to make all of your world a slice in mine. BTW, Anne has shared with me how much she is going to miss you, your son and your kind, generous and delicious gifts!
Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!
Sincerely,
Susan Coonan
Bainbridge Island, WA
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admin - I have tried them that way. Even that cannot make me stomach them. I so want to like them too.
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