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June 1, 2025

My Everyday Life Week 22

My Everyday Life – Week 22 | A Weekly Photo Journal by Tracy Benjamin

Little joy! A tiny yellow flower in the front yard. I brought it in and had it in my kitchen all week. 

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After living here for 13 years, we finally get a trumpet flower bloom!! I had no idea this vine was a bloomer. 

I wonder if it ever bloomed for my Mom. 

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We took him outside. He was so excited. 

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Rosie the sunbather. 

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I grilled honey mustard chicken & tri-tip.  Made oven fries and roasted broccoli. 

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En route for meetings. 

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Happy mail from Alicia!!  Thank you for the color changing crayolas. I am obsessed! 

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This was a sign-post along the way.

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Prayed extra hard this week.

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I worked at the Mill Valley library until the power went out! 

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Pen testing. 

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Sit with your feelings of fear & don’t abandon yourself. 

Working on my half year reset presentation. Join me at the end of the month! 

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I put my backpack in the car and this was on the bottom.

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Witching hour snack.

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Hike up to our favorite tree.

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Picking flowers with Lisa.

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How cute are these guys??

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Met a dog name Loki who was like a polar bear. He leaned right into me.

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We play solataire together at dinner. It’s not a communal game but we make it one. 

I got us a new deck to play with! 

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Spa night.

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Journaling in bed.

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Tuna salad. Pickled onions, walnuts and feta. 

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Looking through last year’s hobo.

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I am not a minimalist. 

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Did you check out my Picnic Food Ideas post? 

Picnic food ideas from Shutterbean! Easy, packable recipes that travel well. Recipes that are perfect for summer picnics, outdoor lunches, road trips, and park days. Make-ahead picnic recipes you’ll love!

I added a HELP section to my hobo.

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I’m making myself mantras. 

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Squirrel watcher.

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I need to leaf blow (again).

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Not a bird!

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I wonder what bird this belonged to.

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Art hang at Neiley’s. 

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I love my sweet & spicy tea. 

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Hello hello. Having fun with my rubber stamp collection.

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Silver and gold ink for the win! 

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Pen testing. 

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Currently reading:  The Joy Reset, Mother Sauce & Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much (my Mom’s copy).

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How I avoid eating my feelings.

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May 30, 2025

I LOVE LISTS

That's Your JOB!!! // i love lists - Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Some things you can do with your leaf blower. 
  2. What is an egg flight?
  3. I’ve been craving stuffed peppers.
  4. Oh wow. You can look at abandoned blogs.
  5. Photographer visits underground bunker. 
  6. Can anything become a museum?
  7. I would live in a dress like this all summer.
  8. David Lynch’s belongings are up for auction. 
  9. New items coming to TJS.
  10. Why does Costco open so late?
  11. This must be incredible in person. 
  12. What’s your unusual collection?
  13. Behind-the-scenes photos of the movie Gremlins.
  14. What’s the healthiest/unhealthiest Chinese food to pick?
  15. I would love to live in a home like this.
  16. This home is such a different vibe.
  17. Owls in towels.
  18. This Japanese technique to relocate trees! 
  19. This pesto and grilled bread, please. 
  20. Weekend reading:  The Joy Reset

 

If you need a boost to get re-motivated for 2025, join me next month for a Half-Year Reset Workshop.

Here’s your chance to pause, reflect, and realign your routines so the rest of 2025 feels more intentional and energized.

Half-Year Reset Workshop!

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May 28, 2025

Picnic Food Ideas

Picnic food ideas from Shutterbean! Easy, packable recipes that travel well. Recipes that are perfect for summer picnics, outdoor lunches, road trips, and park days. Make-ahead picnic recipes you’ll love!

Picnic season is here! Need a little inspiration? I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Picnic Food Ideas to get you started. Everything on this list is easy to pack, holds up well in the heat, and is perfect for your next outdoor adventure.

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