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making banana bread when sad

@sahaj

Jan 26, 2024

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one girl’s browned banana is another girl’s fresh banana bread…

@gothbubbe

Aug 20, 2024

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Bake banana bread

Cream together 1 stick butter + 1 cup sugar, then mix in 2 eggs. Add 1 TBSP milk, pinch salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 cups flour. Add 3 ripe mashed bananas + 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Bake in a loaf pan at 350 for 50-60 min (depending on your oven) Add 1/2 cup walnuts to the batter if you like it nutty.

@amycakesdd

Mar 4, 2024

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BEING KIND TO KIDS

I’m not a parent and do not plan to be. Kids can wear me out fast with their high energy and noise level; it leaves me very over-stimulated. But it’s pretty extreme when people say they ”hate kids” and I often feel it’s a reflection of their childhood and beliefs around how kids “should be.” That they were expected to be quiet, obedient, and out of the way by their parents when they were little. It’s fucking hard to be a kid. You’re dealing with a rapidly-changing body and underdeveloped brain, managed by flawed adults who are enforcing boundaries that you do not understand. It’s confusing and hard to manage your feelings and honestly just a lot. People are impatient with kids when they‘re brand new to the world and figuring it all out, and this is a time kids need a friend the most. Children can also be teachers to adults with how they are less habituated to the world. They teach us how to be free and open-hearted and silly and imaginative. A good practice is to be kinder and gentler with kids. If that feels difficult, start with gentleness toward your inner child. Maybe that’s the child in your life that needs your attention and kindness most.

@MidwestZen

Apr 16, 2025

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MORNING RITUALS

They keep you grounded and sometimes they keep you caffeinated, too.

@MidwestZen

May 6, 2025

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Flower report 03.22.25

I meant to post this yesterday. Absolutely beautiful morning for walk. This morning is also beautiful but in a spring rain kind of way.

@MidwestZen

Mar 23, 2025