I don’t much like the news this week. I don’t much like it at all. I’m tired of the Republicans yelling at me. I’m tired of hearing people dissect all of the yelling that they did, as if I needed some sort of translation. I’m preemptively shrinking away at the Democrats yelling at me because I don’t much want to hear or dissect that either. This election cycle is just… is it over yet? I’m not ambivalent I just don’t want all that’s being dished out. I want noise cancelling headphones and a trashy novel and really dark sunglasses.
Here’s some of the Internet for you Sunday:
• Why Democrats and Republicans Literally Speak Different Languages. Words and messages in these election times are very carefully crafted, with pointed partisan agendas woven into simple words. One side uses the word ‘alien’ while the other uses the word ‘immigrant’. Same concept, very different vibe. Sure, this is nothing new… but do we really need further divisiveness in that way we interact and speak of and to one another?
• My parents and two caregivers took care of my grandparents at the end of their lives. Those are hard years, months, and days. Lessons in love and patience, and grace and selflessness and seeing their care was a deeply powerful message growing up. Read this, about hospice caregivers: A Tender Hand in the presence of Death
• A very good weekend read! An excerpt from Dave Eggers’ new novel: Heroes of the Frontier.
• Is a child who is ‘old enough to ask for it’ too old to breast-feed? No. Yes. Wait… how about you decide what’s best for you and the person you made with your body? Sweet.
• It’s weird that we have to detail this sort of thing, but it’s important. ‘Important’ in a relative sense. ‘Important’ meaning it’s likely not all that important at all… you just don’t want to sound like an insensitive ass when other people are truly hurting. How NOT To Mourn A Deadly Terrorist Attack On Social Media
• Can Turmeric Heal Our National Inflammation? I mean… seems like an easy quick fix, right? Worth a shot.
• Let’s get out and play (and save on dollars): 9 Super Cheap Summer Friend Date Ideas
• Put your food brain on this combination. I think it has legs. Let’s experiment soon! Watermelon Tomato Margaritas.
• This Muffuletta Pasta Salad is ideal for your summer potluck excursions. Meat and cheese and carbs and olives… so, go!
• I think at some point in 2009 I vowed I would never wear a halter top ever again. I think I’ve changed my mind with this casual cool Amalfi Halter Dress from Ann Taylor. Real quick though… what do I do with these boobs in a halter dress? That’s what I haven’t quite figure out.
• This book is in my queue: Sweetbitter. Have you read it?
• I’m doing it up on Facebook Live and last week I made The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Join me every Tuesday afternoon!
Enjoy your day! We’re in it, amen!
xo Joy
Vanessa Klett
Joy–I plowed through Sweetbitters. Its a great read for the summer. I especially enjoy a good book where I don’t ‘love’ the main character and Sweetbitters fits the bill. Hope you like it!
Vanessa Klett
Joy–I plowed through Sweetbitters in a couple days. I always like a book where I don’t ‘love’ the main character necessarily!
Lizzie
These look amazing, I absoloutely love cookies and will definitely be trying this recipe. :)
https://www.thebutter.co.uk/
Amy K
I wish you were my neighbor!
sdclmt417
Am I the only person who didn’t like Sweetbitter? It just felt claustrophobic and unpleasant; a long roller coaster ride of drug abuse. I just wanted Tess to eat some protein and sleep 9 hours a night, lol. Simone is a pretty great character though and it was beautifully written.
Pam
Joy, Check out this strapless bra from Third Love https://www.thirdlove.com/products/24-7-classic-strapless-bra . A bit pricey but if you don’t like it you have free returns. And their sizing app is ingenious! Good luck!
Nicole
Love you and the fact that you posted about hospice nursing and end of life care. You are my jam! Xoxo
poweRDbypeanutbutter
loved your facebook live!! here’s a really serious question though…..will my beloved favorite PODCAST be returning????
lindsay e.
I wanted to get to know all of the characters in Sweetbitter more than we get to know them. I liked it and will probably read it again, to get to the bottom of those folks.
Love your Sunday posts, even when I wait til Monday to read them. xo
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet
We knew a kid who yelled “Boob!” every time he wanted breast milk. Most of us thought that meant he was too old for it, but obviously his parents felt differently.
Kelly
I’m experiencing serious cognitive dissonance between the breastfeeding link and the mourning link. The message of the first is to live and let live and the second is entirely opposite – judgmental and mean.
joythebaker
You’re not wrong.
Lauren B
The best breastfeeding advice I heard was – “as long as both mother and child are happy.” We made it to 11 months before my supply gave out and had circumstances been different, I would have been quite happy to go another 6 months, at least. It’s personal, and definitely one of those things that I wish there wasn’t a public forum for- but that seems to be part of parenting in the US these days.
That pasta salad looks amazing and I’ve been searching for the perfect recipe. Might have to give it a go this week.
Kat
Joy – thanks for that first paragraph. I think a LOT of people are doing yelling, on both side of the aisle, and unfortunately it means that very few people are listening because most of us can’t stand the noise any longer. We need a lot more listening, but to do that we have to be able to hear.
K
Diane Leach
Won’t discuss politics today. Just boobs. With my boobs, sundresses, spag staps, halters: just never. Ever. Braless? Just never. Okay, one word about politics: Bourbon. Hugs, Diane
Andrea
As a regular reader, I feel alienated by your comment regarding Republicans. Of course it is not for me to say what should be kept on/off your blog, but I humbly submit that perhaps there is a better or different forum, other than your food blog, to share your comments regarding the Republican party. I truly appreciate coming to your blog and enjoying a neutral forum where I may appreciate your talent and passion!
joythebaker
I humbly submit that both sides are yelling and it’s all a bit too much for me.
Janabelle
Thank you! You are 100% correct, Joy! It’s all a bit much for me, too.