Every once in a while I love to share a few of the things that have been inspiring me lately – I call them my “mid-week inspiration” posts. I know that come the middle of the week I can use a little something to inspire me to make it through to the weekend, so I like to share some of that with you! This week I’m focusing on one in particular – it’s a podcast called The Boredom Experiment.
This podcast is created by two of our very favorite wedding photographers, known as We Are The Parsons. Jeremy and Ashley Parsons are the kind of people who soak up life to its fullest extent – and when they feel they aren’t doing that well enough, they take a step back, reevaluate, and try something new. It’s been a beautiful thing to watch their business grow and flourish, to read their captivating way of telling stories, and admire all they’re doing from afar.
The Boredom Experiment is the chronicle of their year as they take a break from social media. It’s thoughtful storytelling woven together with music, with the words of Jeremy and Ashley’s kids, and with such real emotion that it’s easy to imagine you’re cozied up with them in their revamped Shasta trailer, sharing stories and laughing over a glass of wine. We haven’t yet met Ashley and Jeremy in person, but I imagine we’d be kindred souls.
A few weeks ago I shared about a thought-provoking Ted Talk I enjoyed. The Parsons’ podcast is in the same vein. As we become more and more desensitized to the lure and the influence of social media, our phones, and other things that suck our time away without us realizing it, these voices of reason become ever more important for us to hear. I urge you to follow along with Tim and I as we look forward to another Boredom Experiment podcast each month.
All this thinking is making me thirsty – how about some strawberry lemonade to quench our thirst? Last week we went strawberry picking with our small group and returned home with a gallon bucket, overflowing with fresh strawberries. We’re reaching the end of strawberry season here in NC, so now’s the time to take your family strawberry picking or snag some at your local farmer’s market before they’re all gone! Further north you’ve probably got a few more weeks left of your growing season, so enjoy it!
I adapted this recipe from one I made last summer for blueberry mint lemonade. This method of lemonade-making has endless possibilities, so don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun with it!
Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3/4 c fresh squeezed lemon juice 5-6 medium lemons
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1 c fresh or frozen and thawed strawberries
- 1 c hot water
- 3 c cold water
Instructions
- Using a blender (or a large pitcher and an immersion blender - my preferred method) combine fresh squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and hot water. Blend until sugar has dissolved. Add fresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries and blend again till berries are well blended.
- Add 3 c cold water, blend till combined. Pour through a fine mesh sieve if you wish to remove some of the strawberry seeds.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.