A few months ago, my dad sent me a lead test kit after I lamented about lead in Pyrex. He doubted that, but I thought it made sense (like how we now know some paint has lead in it, water, etc.). I pledged to do the test to settle our intense curiosity. The first test …
I finally completed the second Pyrex lead test today! And the results were surprising. I can't wait to share. Tune in tomorrow to find out. xMae
Below are some things I've had my eye on recently. This is more of a wishlist than a receipt of my actual recent purchases as you might guess from some of the price tags. Let's window shop! From DECOCREATIONStudio This antique inspired light fixture from Etsy literally made me gasp. I would also enjoy this …
The video below shows how we jumped it. You can buy them on Amazon for under $100. And you can carry them in your car so you don’t have to rely on jumper cables and the kindness of strangers. I’m planning on taking it on my next road trip, just in case. Winters in Colorado …
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I lost interest in reading novels of all kinds. I felt I couldn't concentrate, and I just was not connecting to the stories. Recently, I've read some books that have shaken me out of my reading stupor. The Midnight Library was one of those books. It was recommended to …
Continue reading Book Report: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Since Malcolm and I moved into this house, we have nurtured a compost pile in our backyard. This had been my dream for years because I always felt so guilty throwing away food scraps that can be reused for providing nutrients to soil. When I lived in apartments or houses without room for a compost …
Continue reading How to Compost When you Don’t Have the Room or Resources
As I have written about many times, I purchased a fiddle leaf fig more than a year ago and named her Fiona. I found her at Walmart for the best price I had ever seen for a FLF. I was hesitant to purchase one for many years because of their notorious tricky maintenance, but it …
I can’t remember if I’ve shared this video or not here. It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Day today and I will be continuing my anti-racism work. Part of that work is taking care of myself. And experiencing awe and wonder play a huge part in my mental health upkeep. So here’s one of the ways …
Mae Goes West 