be comfortable in your own skin

There's a bigger acceptance for older ladies to have peculiar tastes than for unconventional behaviors of a younger generation. Do we just call them hipsters, as if young people who like to perceive themselves as overtly complicated, want to appear as if they really choose their words but in a nonchalant way? I don't think so. A trend is somewhat different than a lifestyle. Although part of a trend could be a lifestyle, that's quite a commitment I suppose..

How about the young women who feel old inside? And I mean old in the best way possible. Vintage. How about those women who think Charlotte Gainsbourg is one alluring broad, gamine means provocative and tea parties sound like a marvelous idea?

Marge Gunderson

Marge is just… the most extraordinary character. Being police chief in a podunk town like Brainerd, Minnesota may seem like a somewhat unremarkable profession, but Marge makes it remarkable. She’s very intelligent, and unlike most of her coworkers she’s damn good at her job — she pretty much singlehandedly solves the kidnapping/extortion/murder case at the center of Fargo’s storyline, and does it all while she’s seven months pregnant! AMAZING. Equally amazing is how undefeated she is by the horrors she encounters in her line of work — there are countless police officer characters who are jaded or cynical, and Marge is neither of those things; she’s happy with her life, she’s comfortable in her own skin and her place in the world, she’s very principled, and she’s able to solve the most grisly, unpleasant crimes and still appreciate a beautiful day in Brainerd — she’s an optimistic, kind, and truly good person.

yum

I recently stumbled upon a Pad Thai salad, so fresh, so fulfilling, so very happy camper.
It wasn't home made, but I promised myself I'll make it soon. It's really really easy (easy is what we like in the kitchen) and nutritious!

Ingredients

Salt 
1 (8-ounce) package pad Thai-style rice noodles or whole wheat linguine 
1 cup mung bean sprouts 
1/2 cup chopped green onions 
1 (8-ounce) package baked tofu, cut into small cubes 
1 large carrot, grated 
1/2 cup prepared peanut sauce or Asian salad dressing 
1/4 cup chopped cilantro 
1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add noodles and cook until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again and transfer to a large bowl. 

Add sprouts, green onions, tofu, carrots and dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to bowls and serve garnished with cilantro and peanuts.

OR! a sweet chili sauce!