Music, books, artists, and other things I love.
Inspired by one of her friends, my wife Heidi started taking one second videos every day. Little snapshots of life. I recommend you try it (I am, too). It’s helping me notice the beauty in the ordinary. Here’s Heidi’s latest 28 seconds:
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A memoir, a how-to book, and a classic novel. Three books I read last month, and I recommend them all. (Although, I suppose recommending a classic novel is sort of like recommending trees or silverware. Not that helpful, but a good reminder they exist.) Save the Cat This is a book about screenwriting for screenwriters.
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We celebrate Pizza Friday every week (here’ why) and Heidi makes these breadsticks. It’s her own take on the Olive Garden’s copycat recipe. Try it out and let us know how it goes! Ingredients For the dough: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons
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Since 2017 I’ve tried to read two books a month. That’s a lot for me. I’m a slow reader. That might be a lot for you, too, or it might seem like Sunday softball league. I don’t know. What I do know is, if you’re an adult, you’re in charge of developing yourself. Sure, maybe your
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My wife Heidi and I realized we weren’t talking that much. We were becoming parents wrapped up in logistics, forgetting how to hang out with each other. So this is what we did about a year ago. We agreed to meet up for 20 minutes, twice a day. Once in the morning with coffee, once
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My wife Heidi alternates between these two recipes. One is more traditional with brandy. The other is more fruity with apple cider. Here’s a printable PDF of each: traditional with brandy – by Rosie Schaap fruity with apple cider – by Ina Garten Cheers! Love, Aaron
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Do you need some nice background music for your holiday festivities? Don’t forget I have two Christmas albums and they enjoy being played softly (or loudly) while friends and family celebrate the season. Just tell your smart speaker to “Play Christmas Songs by Aaron Espe” or you can listen below. Love, Aaron Christmas Songs by Aaron Espe This Time
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I use these a lot to help me in my production and writing process. Or just for goofing around. Some of them my kids love, too. DM1 This is an app for making beats. It’s great for when you’ve got some time on your hands (who are you, by the way?) or starting a new
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A while back, Theo asked me what shows I’m digging right now. Here’s the list. Some are ones I watch alone. Others are ones Heidi and I enjoy together after the kids have gone to bed. And some I watch with my kids. Thanks for asking, Theo! TV Shows I’m Watching Alone Get Back (Disney +) If
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My son was diagnosed with ADHD and I didn’t know anything about it except for the general stereotypes. As you might imagine, I was fearful and worried. But I knew a lot of that fear came from misconceptions. This book helped so much. If you or someone you know has ADHD, I cannot recommend this