November Playlist-Fav Platform

I'm a playlist junkie. I have one for just about everything. Every mood. It's the "mix tape" of our time and with the technology it is easier than ever. Gone are the days saving my baby sitting money to be able to record the top 40 these bad boys.

Now, I just title search and add. I have lists for my treadmill speed, weightlifting, sauna sesh, Friday night cooking with my hunny, river trip, when I just need to cry.....you get the idea. I am a Spotify subscriber. I tried them for free. I paid for them. I tried to not pay for them. I made it 3 months before I had to pay for I gave in again. They are hands down my favorite music platform. So there you have it and here you have my November Playlist. 

While building my lists I sometimes stumble across new artist or songs I've never heard before.  This time is was Louisa Wendorff.  Her mellow acoustic songbird voice made me long for a cozy cafe corner and some rain. I fell in LOVE with her song that I added to the end of my play list. After I did some more digging on her, I realized she is the one responsible for this YouTube viral video mash-up:  

Yeah. I quickly remembered because I helped her out with her over 32 million views. I watched this over and over!

In other news, my oldest daughter is already streaming Christmas music.

It's All About The Housewife Today And The Sandwich?

Today we celebrate all housewives across America! It's a job that too often gets taken for granted, but it is a never ending job. This full-time employment for no pay has to be one of the most rewarding things I've ever been blessed with the opportunity to do. I wasn't always a stay at home, but I always remember wanting to be. My mother was always there for my brother and me while growing up and I have no doubt she probably wanted to run away at times. As do I. But I thank her for not. 

Sure, I often retreat to the farthest corner of my house while on the verge of a breakdown where my husband will sometimes come home from work and wonder why I'm sitting in the closet.  I see the terror in his face when our eyes meet and that single tear streams down my cheek.  He wants to immediately abandon ship. I can tell, but he springs into action and figures out a plan. Sometimes that plan is our local taqueria and margaritas or promptly making sure the wine club shipment is on it's way. Sometimes he just stands there fear-stricken and will literally say, "I don't know what to do." 

One thing is always certain. This job is always rewarding. As I spend time reflecting this morning on celebrating myself and other women as myself, I realize that I spend a lot and I mean A LOT of time complaining and sweating the small stuff. It can all turn around though in an instant. A thank you, a "dinner was good, mom." A proud mom moment.  A "I couldn't have done it without you." Or just watching them laugh and enjoy the HOME I've helped build.  It makes it all worth it.

Oh, and the fact that National Housewives Day and National Sandwich Day are on the same day has me like.......

Some post-world series humor for you. Congratulations Cubbies. You made baseball exciting for me again.

Eggs So Good They're Evil (National Deviled Egg Day)

It's National Deviled Egg Day. I'm going to knock out 2 birds with one stone this morning. (See what I did there?)  I have quail eggs and chicken eggs on my stove cooling. 

Background on the quail eggs. We have a Texas-sized gas station here in our lone star state called Buc-ees. If you are familiar, you know it's a must  when you are traveling. If you are passing through Texas, it's a must. From free samples of fudge to beaver nuggets to the cleanest restrooms you'll find on any interstate, this iconic stop has become a tourist destination. Our local Buc-ees is where I discovered jalapeno pickled quail eggs. Now, I have never had a pickled egg of any sorts before in my life until eating one of these. I still have not had any other type of pickled egg. I just do not want to ruin what I have experienced. The quail egg is so delectable. It is the perfect sized accompaniment on-top of a burger.  This tiny morsel makes it the perfect portion of protein. I was so excited when I finally located them fresh in Houston at the Asian market. I bought 2 dozen and will attempt today to pickle the quail eggs. The chicken eggs are getting deviled.

Although the first recipes for deviled eggs first dates back to the late 1700's there have never been any real rules to what all you can use. Bacon, guacamole, tobiko, jalapeno, paprika, mayo, siracha, mustard, pickles, anything goes. Making it one of the perfect brunch to hor d'oeuvres foods.

How do you take yours? Are you adventurous or traditional?

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Hello November

I just thought I was happy that October was here. I cannot believe how fast it came and went. I managed to do some traveling to north Texas down to the south Texas coast and back home all in one week. My son made it home from the Navy, finally.  My daughter was bitter-sweetly released on her own to start driving alone, and I already caught myself a seasonal upper respiratory infection. The husband's honey-do list grew smaller and we enjoyed our first cool front by celebrating with a hike, pizza, pumpkin patch, caramel apples, and pumpkin carving. 

Now we can move onto November. It's a full one already. Travels are in the near future for me. Travels that include a plane ride. I don't fly well.  I'm already praying for the stranger that will have the blessing of sitting next to me. 

I will say, National Housewife Day has me pretty dern excited. 

I welcome you, November. I celebrate you and your colors. May you reciprocate with cozy weather and crisp fall air.