I read about this book, and it really intrigued me. I normally do not choose “coming of age” books but….Opioid Indiana by Brian Allen Carr stopped me in my tracks. I am finding it really interesting. Here is the story:
Set in the beleaguered heart of Indiana’s opioid crisis, Brian Allen Carr’s timely and tender novel about a teen struggling to find his place in the world—and come up with $800 rent—is at once a moving rumination on the hopeful power of story and a harrowing insight into modern America. It is a book you won’t soon forget.
Seventeen-year-old Riggle is living in rural Indiana with his uncle and uncle’s girlfriend after the death of his parents. Now his uncle is missing, probably on a drug binge. It’s Monday, and $800 in rent is due Friday. Riggle, who’s been suspended from school, has to either find his uncle or get the money together himself. His mission exposes him to a motley group of Opioid locals—encounters by turns perplexing, harrowing, and heartening.
With empathy and insight, Carr explores what it’s like to be a high school kid in the age of Trump—a time of economic inequality, addiction, Confederate flags, and mass shootings. Through the voice of its unforgettable protagonist—charismatic, confused, searching, by turns cynical and naïve, wise and impulsive—Opioid, Indiana pierces to the heart of our moment. – Amazon.com
One of my best “blogging” friends Jessica writes The Entertaining House. If you don’t follow her blog, you definitely should. It is amazing and she writes beautifully. I had been following her for years and we eventually met up and I am so lucky that our friendship blossomed. Jessica is so talented. Which brings me today’s post. She posts the most amazing recipes. However, I have a soft spot for her truffled popcorn. I make it all the time.
RECIPE FOR TRUFFLED POPCORN
Olive oil
White Truffle Oil
Popcorn kernels
Sea Salt
Pepper
A large pot with lid
DIRECTIONS
Fully coat the bottom of your pot with a combination of the olive and truffle oils (roughly 3-4 tbs)
Add a very generous amount of salt to the bottom of the pan (the popcorn will absorb some but much will also stick to the pan)
Turn the heat on to high
Add enough kernels to fully cover the olive oil
Listen, as the kernels begin to pop
Turn the heat down slightly and gently shake the pot
Listen carefully and when the popcorn slows and nearly stops popping remove the pot from the burner. WARNING: The bottom will be very hot so place on a hot plate or on another burner.
Remove the lid and carefully drizzle more Truffle Oil over the popcorn.
Add more sea salt and some pepper to taste
I am sooo proud of our sponsor, Stile Fashion and Home in Armonk for wining the Best of Westchester award for best GIFTS!!! I have been shopping at Stile for clothes, and accessories and home decor items for a while now and I am so glad that they were recognized for the second time by Best of Westchester. Here is what they had to say:
It’s all in the name. STILE has perfect lifestyle gifts for anyone with a stylish eye. Inside, you’ll find eye candy in the form of trendy bags and jewelry, luxurious candles, and of-the-moment clothing. The store’s owner, Julie Root, will take extra care in helping you find the flawless gift, and you’ll probably go home with something for yourself, as well. – Westchester Magazine.
I have been receiving a bunch of emails requesting some fall decoration ideas. I partnered again with Amazon to bring you some really great items to spruce up your home and beyond.
Love this set of neutral velvet pumpkins.
These pinks are great too!!!
And Jeweled Colors too.
These burlap placemats are fab
And so are these!
I love decorating with white pumpkins!
These cotton stems make such a statement in a vase…
This would be cute in a front hall or on a bench in an entry way….
These birch candles are great looking!!!!
It’s so hard to find seasonal colored tapered candles….
These mini pumpkins are great scattered on a table or in a decorative bowl!
Are you carving pumpkins this year……if so, here is a must buy….
This is a great set of assorted pumpkins for all types of decorating….
Your family will be so impressed when you make pumpkin shaped waffles…
I guess pumpkin is not only good for pies..but can be great for your completion too!!!!
And we always have room for one more candle!!!!!
I have had my eye on this book for a while. Though the subject matter of a funeral seems odd for a Book Club Monday Choice, the recipes and southern traditions featured in this book are really fun and it turned out to be a great read. That is why I choose Being Dead Is No Excuse:The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting The Perfect Funeral for this week. Here is the summary:
In this deliciously entertaining slice of Southern life (and death), inveterate hostess Gayden Metcalfe explains everything you need to know to host an authentic Southern funeral. Can you be properly buried without tomato aspic? Who prepares tastier funeral fare, the Episcopal ladies or the Methodist ladies? And what does one do when a family gets three sheets to the wind and eats the entire feast the night before a funeral?
Each chapter includes a delicious, tried-and-true Southern recipe, critical if you plan to die tastefully any time soon. Pickled Shrimp, Aunt Hebe’s Coconut Cake, and the ubiquitous Bing Cherry Salad with Coca-Cola are among the many dishes guaranteed to make the next funeral the most satisfying one yet. -Amazon.com
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I could not let this beautiful weekend end without show you a spatular NYC Sutton Place apartment on East 57th st. This unit is completely breathless…the decor is impeccable..every single room has my heart…see it for you self!!! How’s That for City Living?
