The search for the drink of summer 2025 is over – and it’s Lonkero!

“It’s Lonkero: gin mixed with grapefruit soda, available on draught and served in pints.”

It was created in 1952 in #Helsinki for the winter olympics and means ‘Long Drink’.

It is #Finland’s national drink.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/jul/17/the-search-for-the-drink-of-summer-2025-is-over-and-its-lonkero

I got home today from a road trip in which I juggled back pain, #fibromyalgia prone-ness to brain fog, fatigue and pain and the usual #autistic struggle with sensory overload and #ADHD time management failure tax.

So it was a good time to reflect on how all of the above has impacted my #travel, and what's helped me minimise sensory overload, reduce stress and pressure, and travel in greater comfort as a #neurodivergent, #disabled person.

https://elisecarlson.com/2025/07/17/low-spoons-travel-with-autism-adhd-chronic-illness/

The littlest sir, though doing a lot better lately, still has anxiety and is alarmed by loud noises he doesn't recognise. It's kind of adorable how he looks to me to make sure I'm not worried about a noise, and I'll explain to him ("Just someone beating their rugs outside") and despite not understanding a word, he'll believe my tone!
Here he is, looking so very little.

#Cats

Am happy to report that there's a small man on my desk! Again! The alt text typed with him licking the inside of my elbow!

#Cats

#SilentSunday #Fungi #Iowa

The wee folk danced here.

Posting a child for child day.

#Cats #Caturday