It’s Sunday? Oh swell. I’ve lost all sense of time and every day is more or less the same. This is just a smattering of the things that have added a little bit of flavor to the endless string of samedays.
I stumbled across “Do Friends Fall In Love?” by Rachael & Vilray on an old episode of Fresh Air. I love the 1940s, so I’m a big new fan of their sound.
Is Captain Tom Moore the world’s favorite WWII veteran right now? I think so. It’s moving to think of the resilience and generosity of the human spirit, even at 99.
You know the shock of finding out that an heirloom recipe is steeped in a lore that isn’t entirely warranted? I loved this story of laughter and discovery across the miles as a grandma and granddaughter cook together over FaceTime.
Family happy hours over FaceTime and Zoom have not only become a thing, but more of a frequent thing. I’ve been enjoying yet another throwback, The Bees Knees.
Personally, I’ve been digging into the archives of old beloved shows for comfort rather than tackling something new. There’s just something about season 6 of Sex and the City. I think it just might be the most quotable.
Try as I might, I can’t resist a Madewell sale. Very much looking forward to the delivery of this hat for sunnier days to come. I’m thinking picnics, tubing, and beach days with friends and family, and I like it already. Very much.
Bon Appétit’s It Took A Global Pandemic, But I’m Finally Calling My Mom really got me. I already talked to my mom a lot pre-pandemic, but having been on the receiving end of similar care packages, invitations to come home, and detailed discussions about food… ugh… love you, Mom.
Saving the best for last, the only reason I’m able to sleep at night lately is the 8 hour-long Rain Radio on the app Headspace. It starts by setting the scene with a 10 minute story called “Rainday Antiques” narrated by the legendary Jim Dale (he narrates Pushing Daisies and the Harry Potter audiobooks), which is basically the mental equivalent of a tranquilizer for me at bedtime.
Keep your distance. Keep your courage. Love from afar.
xoxo,
Sally