Good morning friends. Welcome to the best day of the week! I hope you’re weekending well. It’s May and I feel like people are starting to ease into lazy outdoor weekends and I’m thankful for it. I’ve got a light sunburn on my back and a cheeseburger in my belly, so I feel like I’m weekending with the best of em.
It’s Mother’s Day so act appropriately and accordingly. Call yo mama, and your grandmama, and your auntie, and your best friend who is also a mama, and your sister, and tell them they’re the most important and the most giving and the most generous because they are.
In very unimportant news, I think someone jumped my fence and stole my garden hose which is both totally ridiculous, and very New Orleans. Mom, when I call you later I’ll tell you the full story but mostly it’s just that someone stole my garden hose and I don’t know how or why.
We got word from the Internet this week. It shows no signs of slowing:
• If you’re in full-on I Forgot Mother’s Day mode here’s an emergency quiche (Creme Fraiche Quiche) and an emergency muffin (Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins) and you should make mama brunch and forget trying to hustle to brunch out in the world without a reservation. That seems hard.
• Have you listened to the new podcast by NPR called Embedded? It’s great. The second episode (entitled The House) dives into the small town of Austin Indiana where, because of rampant intravenous drug use, there has been a surge of HIV diagnosis. When things like this happen in small town America, people be like whaaat? These pain killers can be destroyers.
• 43 years in solitary confinement. Albert Woodfox, the former Black Panther, is the longest standing solitary confinement prisoner. Imagine. Just imagine 43 years of your life. He’s a strong-souled man.
• Go ahead, play the woman card. Tale as old as time really. You should read this.
• The real reason some people end up with partners who are way more attractive. So there’s something to be said for befriending models. Supes casual.
• The ladies room at the Met Gala. Because even perfect people in gowns have bodily functions. I love these.
• My friend and co-conspirator Jon Melendez wrote a book about sliders and it looks DELICIOUS and you can pre-order it now! The Slider Effect.
• Every girl Drake mentions on Views. Just in case you needed to know.
• I really like this compilation of DIY Veggie Stamps. The corn on the cob is pretty fantastic. How about wallpaper?
• I’m experimenting with Almond Flour and Coconut Sugar in the kitchen this week but I promise I’m not going to call anything paleo. You can snag a free bag of Almond Flour by signing up with Thrive Market. They have some amazing, healthful pantry staples, PLUS every memberships helps low-income families have access to healthy foods. It’s a win win.
• These are my mama’s favorite muffins: Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins.
• I try to keep my clothing collection pretty simple by not buying frivolous things. The less nonsense in my closet, the easier it is to decide what to wear because it’s likely just my favorite jean shorts and a t-shirt that I love. I know. None of this is rocket science and I should likely stick to making cookies. BUT! I bought a few Summer wardrobe staples from Everlane. Simple, classic, chic wardrobe staples that are affordable, they’re transparent about the factories they work with, and they cut out the retail middlemen which keeps cost and drama low! I love them.
• In the past year, yoga has become my body practice and brain space helper, but can we talk about the pants!? Why do we have to wear those super super tight tights? And sweat in them. And go to the grocery store in tight tights and get butt looks. You know what I’m talking about. Enough is enough. I’m waiting for two pairs of Buddah Pants to come in the mail. Freedom to the legs. Let’s let those things breathe. I got the Winter Savannah pants. Hallelujah!
• These Honey Cupcakes with Chamomile Cupcakes look so lovely and charming and delicious.
• And to round out our lazy Sunday, please: the mixed drink you can make right in your beer can.
It really is a beautiful day. I love you, k?
xo Joy
Cy
I love how we are accused of pulling the woman card……..because, you know I am a woman. Duh! Now you have to lock up your hose Joy, what next. Crazy! Slider book looks yummy. Even though I don’t mind a few butt looks( when you get old, you’ll be happy to still get them) I love those pants! Going to get me some too! :) as an “industry insider” Mother’s Day is the craziest day to get a restaurant reservation, I’m with you, make brunch for mom at home! She will love you for it. PS I’ve made your pistachio strawberry crisp twice now. The second time some cherries and nectarines slipped in too and everyone was happy about it.
Susan Perry
I so enjoy your Sunday posts, thank you. Sorry about the garden hose, frustrating and a little sad. (Thanks neighbor. :-( )
Ashley
I loved the met gala bathroom photo shoot. All those women look so very glamorous on a red carpet, but then kind of ridiculous in the bathroom. Real life.
joythebaker
it’s so great! those gowns in a bathroom stall. thank you for taking us back to reality.
Ana
So, this is the first time I’ve ever bothered to comment on a post by any blogger I follow, but your sunday posts make me happy–and I just couldn’t help but put that out there. Please keep being you :).
joythebaker
i want you to know that i really appreciate you taking the time to comment! it means a lot to me!
EM Prentiss
Stealing garden hoses is right up there with garbage cans!
Karen
I am looking forward to purchasing Jon’s slider book. I love his recipes and thank you for bringing him to my attention. The Women’s Card is being bantered about frequently in politics these days and women really need to get in there and fight for increasing women in the political arena. Thanks again Joy for a wonderful array of links.
The Kitten Abides
Garden hose thievery – so very NOLA. Was it all coiled up or stretched out? We have a crazy long one for watering plants and such, which on the Pro side makes it less easy to poach.
Loving the new yoga pants! I’ll have to get some for when I restart my yoga at Swan River (hiatus due to Mardi Gras and Festival season), thanks for the tip.
“Embedded” = YES! I heard an episode for the first time the other day on WWNO and was totally absorbed.
joythebaker
coiled up (mostly) and yes, crazy long! this city… you just have to go with it. see you at Swan River soon!
Mary Ann
I enjoy reading your Sunday post with my first cup of coffee. I love the idea of the Buddah pants for yoga. I live in Santa Monica and everyone wears Lululemon, tight tights.
joythebaker
i own one pair of lululemon and that will be it for me. Baggy is the new revolution (according to me alone).
Debbie G.
Soooooooooo I just love your Sunday post. I laugh, think & sometimes get a little teary. Thank you for making an impact.
Caitlin LaRussa
Can I say how much I love your Sunday posts?? You have such a light, fun energy, and always share such a great combination of fun and deeply enriching reads. Just what I need on a Sunday. Thank you!
Courtney
Love your Let It Be Sunday posts.
MB@Bourbon and Brown Sugar
I start my Sunday mornings with the New York Times online, then go to your round-up… it’s always such a wonderfully eclectic collection of ideas… Everlane, Embedded, Thrive Market and Sliders… great tips this week! And love the woman card article… Oh, and so sorry about the garden hose… such an odd thing to steal…
Talia Gonzalez
It’s pouring in New York but your post brightens this grey Sunday! Talia
Penelope
I’ve never understood the whole exercise in tight clothing diktat either. Actually I do understand it, but I’ll keep it light here on JTB. Yay for Buddha pants and harem pants and any pants in which we feel like ourselves: just doing our thing and being our happy arsed selves!
Jenna
I am SOOO excited about the podcast coming back!! Condolences on the garden hose loss. That “woman card” article is depressing. I’m not American, but it’s definitely not just an American problem!
Rena
Really? They have stolen your garden hose? This is indeed a bit strange…
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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