Everyday Life and Menu Plan (1.22.17)

This was a pretty uneventful week, which I'm always thankful for! I did participate in a fun Instagram challenge some friends of friends started: 

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On the 19th day of the month,

Every hour at 44 minutes past the hour,

drop everything and take a picture.

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This was my most liked photo, which ended up being a pretty nice shot, but I think most people could identify with the caption: Here they come - time for homework and bickering! Ha! I enjoy partaking in these, and even did a day in the life here awhile back. So join in next month if it sounds fun to you, too. 

And since I like to look back on these posts for posterity and want to remember this time (not just my hour to hour day) I should acknowledge the historical events that have transpired. I must admit that I spent most of the week off of Facebook (even less than my now limited engagement on my laptop or occasionally through Safari) except to push posts from here, answer a question about Hot Chocolate and use messenger. Friday felt like a very dark, scary and sad day. (Carnage? REALLY??) But I knew so many friends participating in the Women's Marches across the country, including many who traveled to DC, that I completely GORGED on social media Saturday and Sunday. So uplifting and inspiring! If people are going to distill this march down to one type of sign, which people seem wont to do, let it be this one:

So, even if I was not there, I want to always remember this historic Saturday and the way it made me feel. Like this amazing video:

I really wanted to take my family to Seattle's march, to be a part of history that rivals the marches of the Civil Rights or the Suffragette Movement. but my daughter had a birthday party, and you can't stand in the way of a six year old and a pinata... 
This week:

• Monday - Pizza
• Tuesday - White Bean Soup (from Shutterbean)
• Wednesday - Chicken Florentine (putting this one back into rotation from Pink Parsley, since I skipped it to see Hidden Figures with friends. Have you seen it yet?? Get on it!)
• Thursday - Pulled Pork Sandwiches (from Natasha's Kitchen)
• Friday - Steak Fajitas (marinated carne asada and fixins from Trader Joe's)
• Saturday - Baked Ziti (a favorite from The Flour Sack)
• Sunday - Chicken BLT Chopped Salad with Fresh Lemon Garlic Dressing

As always, I'm linking up with Org Junkie - be sure to check out all the great weekly menus!