Hello friends and happy Sunday! Should we talk about the fact that it’s already May or does that make you hive-y? Me too. The days run away. They really do. Let’s do out very best to breathe deep and take in every bit.
I’m at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee this weekend. I’m not sure there is any place more lovely and pleasant and I’ll tell you more about my adventures next week. Suffice it to say, I’m eating everything, I’ve ridden a horse, gazed at mountains, and have yet to eat a single blackberry. Working on it. File under: weekend goals.
I hope your day is extra caffeinated and all sorts of lazy.
The Internet, this week, distilled:
• We need to talk about Baltimore, about Freddie Gray, about what’s happening with our nation’s policing. I think the best person to do that with is David Simon. David Simon on Baltimore’s Anguish.
• Images from Nepal. In our prayers.
• Caution: Appearing happy on social media can be used against you in a court of law.
• David Letterman on 33 Years in Late Night Television. A legend. He just can’t go. We won’t know what to do with ourselves. Really.
• The best and worst fonts to use on your resume. We’re leering at you, comic sans.
• The anonymous sharing app Secret is shutting down but another anonymous app called Whisper is doing better than ever. So… yes, apparently we still all want to sneak secrets to one another over social media, or at least some of us do. The rest of us are still trying to figure out if we need to Snap Chat and why Pinterest is just all cat photos.
• Oh… should we talk about the fact that Millennials Don’t Trust Anyone? Like… no one, except maybe every other person they follow on Instagram.
• Dr. Oz is kinda going through it right now. Oprah broke up with him a little.
• As we head into summer months: The Story of the Bikini aka How Fun It Is To Be In Public In Your Underwear… it’s not.
• I LOVE these Hawaiian Floral Vans.
• Currently reading and absolutely loving: This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage.
Have the happiest day! Tomorrow we’re talking about Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Get your spoons ready now.
xo Joy
caitlin
that article about social media being used against people in court is real.. I was a passenger in a car accident and broke my arm in the crash.. my lawyer advised me to deactivate my Facebook and Instagram accounts (I’m not on Twitter) as the settlement was being worked out. a side benefit from it was taking a break from social media and then not being so addicted to it once I was able to activate my accounts again! but yes, good share
Paula
Ann Patchett is my jam. I have been making my way through her books since my husband recommended Bel Canto. I’m saving this one for last!
Martha DeBlois
I’m hoping for the podcasts to start up again also. I listen while I walk so am listening to the older ones in reverse order. I love them!
Sara
Ooooh, I just started reading Patchett and that one is on my list. I HIGHLY recommend State of Wonder. Also, I think she has a bookstore in Nashville…
Linda
Why haven’t there been any Joy The Baker podcasts since February? Did I miss an announcement?
Amy Grossman
Love those Vans. I’m shoe obsessed and they are perfect. Have some blackberries.
Matea
Those shoes are so cute and summery! :)
Jenna
Can’t wait for that buttercream frosting tomorrow!!
Amanda
Hey I live in Knoxville. You’re close by! Enjoy the Smokies and the relaxation at Blackberry.
Kristin
You’ll have to return in the summer during blackberry season.
Maris
OMG – I will definitely be sporting those Vans this summer! Thanks for happiness on Sunday mornings!
Emily
Will you ever record another Joy the Baker podcast?? xoxo
Rebekah
Just read This is the Story… and thought it was brilliant! Glad to see I’m not alone. And thanks for posting that about Baltimore. Marking it to read after work.
Candin
Joy, The Story of the Bikini article reminds me of your post “Bikinis are stupid”. (hilarious) The very first post of yours that I ever read, and now I’m hooked. (on your blog, not bikinis) Here’s to a wonderful Sunday!
Eliza
Get those blackberries! :)
greyandbrianna
I love “this is the story of a happy marriage.” Great book!
katemai
Happy Marriage is such a great book. And it’s the kind of book you can read more than once and enjoy it just as much as the first time. Ann Patchett rocks!
mariell
thank you for these posts, they always make my sundays a little brighter! <3
yaramiora
Goodness that Blueberry farm sounds like the best place I’ve never thought of visiting haha! Have a ton of fun :) Love,
Yara
Rena
Now I want to be also at that obviously wonderful farm :) Must be really amazing there! My Sunday is really lazy so far and I spent already hours with my cat laying on the sofa as it is raining outside … Wish you a happy Sunday.
xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena
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