For days now, I have not known quite what to say here, about current events. And I’ve just now decided to say nothing. Maybe like me, you need a “time out” from reality. I’m your girl! Here are some lovely diversions, some places to nestle into a bit of comfort, to catch your breath, to pause. Are you ready?
I stumbled on Makiko Hastings, a potter on Instagram, and found her holiday video. Let’s just say, I’ve watched it more than once. And her accompanying words are so grounding and refreshing. You can see it here.
My friend Anne shared this lovely video in one of her recent newsletters. I have long admired Hannah Nunn’s work, and this video may resonate with you, too. “The Dream” created by Sarah Mason, can be viewed here.
I remember reading James Herriot’s books as a young person and loving every chapter. Later, I loved watching the series made for television with our kids. Well, all these years later, there is a new remake on Masterpiece Theater. Perhaps you have already curled up with an episode or two of All Creatures Great and Small. If those verdant green hills and bleating sheep don’t help you escape from the real world, I really don’t know what to tell you, friends. xo Watch the trailer here.
I just picked up “Threads of Life, a History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle”, by Clare Hunter. I think it’s the book I always wanted to write. :-) I’m not too far into it yet, but I can tell it’s a gem.
Among other distractions, Batman and I have decided to try a new bean dish on each weekend in 2021. We recently bought “Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with the World’s Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein”, by Joe Yonan and we plan to cook our way through many of the recipes. We’ve been trying to eat to nourish, keeping our immune systems as burly as we can!
How about YOU, friends? What’s keeping YOU afloat these days? Share your special finds in the comments below. Bean recipes appreciated. :-)
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