Happy Saturday!

Happy Saturday! Last night Hank and I went on a double date with Veronica and Trevor to watch Ghost Talks at the Prescott Center for the Arts. It's such a fun, spooky event the Arts Association has put on for the past five years and we had a great time. The theater is in a 1800s church and it's known to be haunted itself! The steeple of the church was actually struck by lightning twice and never rebuilt, and it was neat to hear about its history last night too. To appreciate the real beauty of the building though you have to go inside- it's gorgeous. I love seeing plays and shows there and last night was especially fun as we learned all about Prescott's ghost and legends, sipped hot apple cider, and enjoyed great company. Afterward we walked over to Prescott Station to grab something to eat. Hank and I ordered a few of their bite-sized desserts so split, included a chocolate chili brownie and a lemon tart. Delicious!

This morning we woke up a little earlier than usual to pick up donuts at our favorite local spot (see their world-famous crumb cake donut above) and get ready for my parents and sister to arrive. Once they get here we'll be heading downtown for our town's annual pumpkin festival.

Today's such a good day already- I'm loving October, and loving that there are so many fun things to do. I'm hoping we can squeeze in a little Hocus Pocus watching tonight before bed too Besides Rosemary's Baby, it's probably my favorite Halloween-time movie to watch.

This is a tiny post, but I just wanted to pop in quickly and say hello, and see what you all are up to! Do you have any fun plans this weekend? I'll be back tomorrow with some links to enjoy. xoxo

Literate & Stylish: Elisabeth of Manic Mrs. Stone

The premise of Literate & Stylish is simple, and the post is short but sweet- every Thursday I'll be showcasing a lovely lady and her favorite book. She'll share a few pretty photos showing off her personal style, along with her book of choice, and tell us why she loves it. 

from Elisabeth of Manic Mrs. Stone

Diet For a New America by John Robbins

Diet for a New America is the book that made me fall for one of the leaders of the food revolution - John Robbins (yes… I have a crush on a 64 year-old).  It became my favorite book almost immediately upon reading it.

John Robbins is the only son of Irv Robbins.  You know, of the Baskin-Robbins empire?  He grew up with the luxury of a huge home, an ice-cream cone shaped swimming pool, enough wealth to live however he pleased, and the promise of this entire empire that would be put in his name when the time came. But he left all this wealth to go out in search for his true and passionate purpose in life.  He believed strongly that food had a huge impact on health and couldn’t be a part of an industry with good intentions, but bad results.  That in itself is pretty much…wow.  I can’t help but admire a person like that.  

Diet for a New America was his first in a series of amazing and influential books.  It is a pro-vegan book that exposes the corporate takeover and corruption of the food industry as well as the pain and inhumanity we unknowingly inflict of other beings of this earth all while inspiring the reader to take more positive and healthful actions for themselves and their planet. There was very little I actually knew about these topics before reading this.  But this well-researched, passionate and revealing book has changed my perspective and my life.  I can’t help but feel inspired and motivated. 

Diet for a New America has been the spark that lit my passion for food revolution and activism.  John Robbins has a beautiful and powerful way of inspiring and encouraging a thoughtful way of living.  Even someone that has no interest in veganism or changing their current lifestyle would benefit from reading this (or watching the documentary made from the book…shhh).

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