Honestly, I haven’t wanted to write this post.
But here we are. And we’re fine, and the coffee is hot, and sugared and creamed… the toast has extra avocado and spice and alright… here are some thoughts:
• This is real and true and has changed my stressy-anxieties for the past few years… if I can just remember to do it when I need it most. Breathe. Exhale. Repeat. The Benefits of Controlled Breathing.
• “We can practice kindness, we can pay it forward, we can volunteer, and we can serve. We can respect one another. We can always get each other’s backs. That is what Veterans Day asks all of us to think about.” President Obama urges a disgruntled and divided country to practice kindness.
• Denounce the hate, Mr Trump (and all of us).
• Where you put your energy and where you put your money makes a difference in the world. That stays true. If you feel motivated to put your money in pro-women, pro-immigrant, pro-earth: Put your money here.
• I think it’s important to continue looking at both sides of things: The Case Against Cats. “What makes an animal a pet—a creature to which our emotions attach, sometimes in logic-warping ways—is surprisingly difficult to pin down. Cats are a particularly puzzling case.”
• Meet Tito Superdude Jackson.
• 86 burglars on how they broke into homes. Alarm on. Music on. Ferocious Tron on watch.
• I made this Lentil and Ginger Soup a very long time ago and it remains a very fine and good soup / life decision.
• Something from Food52 I want to make this week: Pasta e Fagiole. Back to basics.
• I made Deb’s Pumpkin Bread this week, added an embarrassing amount of chocolate, and I’m much better for it.
• This three-tiered oven rack is a Thanksgiving hack I can get behind.
• I’m not ready for Christmas music but I am ready for a Christmas Candle, I mean… right??
I love you, ok?
xo Joy
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Tito Superdude Jackson doe.
Lauren
Hi Joy,
Thank you for spreading love and light and always unapologetically sharing your thoughts. It’s refreshing to see that behind the food is a thinking, feeling, compassionate human.
If you’re ready to channel your sadness into action, there’s still a shot to flip a senate seat in Louisiana. Please vote and share!
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/campaign/305812-democrats-have-one-final-shot-to-flip-a-senate-seat
https://www.fostercampbell2016.com/
Love,
Lauren
Jane
“I made Deb’s Pumpkin Bread this week, added an embarrassing amount of chocolate, and I’m much better for it.” — I love that. You ROCK!
Alexandria Flynn
My sister and I love your blog, your perspective and the reminder that sometimes we just need to take a deep breath and focus on a recipe. Thank you, Joy!
Alice
Thank you for sharing your humanity as well a your recipes, Joy.
The ground feels less solid after last weeks election, even in my country, Norway. I have always taken democracy for granted, but now see it as the most precious of things that can be lost.
Christine
Keep doing you! I’m glad bloggers and people with a platform are speaking out. It would be foolish and false to pretend like we’re not all affected by this election when we are. I think the ones who are glossing over it or staying silent are either pretending we aren’t deeply divided or are pleased with the results and know that it’s an unpopular position with younger audiences. Make yourself known, use your voice to spread good will, remind us to stay alert and speak up when we see injustice. Fight on, sister!
Kate
Joy, are you watching Survivor this season? It’s delivering on the extreme escapism I’m apologetically craving right now. The Gex X v Millennials theme may be a stretch, but there’s certainly some big gameplay going on.
I’m torn over the news thing. I’ve always been a newspaper reader and will continue to take the local paper but am finding that following tv & Internet news is too stressful, especially given my job is very stressful right now as well. I’ve decided to take a break from broadcast news for a while and use the time for now to finish up Veronica Mars and maybe reestablish a yoga practice.
Laurie Crouch
Joy, I love your blog, I love New Orleans. It’s my dream home!
I adore your comments, your insights, sand most importantly, the way you can make me get up & go make a pie!
I won’t stop coming, but my lips are forever sealed. My politics & opinions stop at the door.
Maria McCloud
Thank you, Joy, for acknowledging the week and having the courage to do so. I know it opens the doors to all kinds of unpleasant comments. I really love the link to the list of organizations to help. It is one of the ways I know I can do my little part, either by donating funds or time or even sharing the list. Again, thank you.
Libby
Thanks for bringing us the Sunday post that we so often come to crave. Especially in times of trouble.
I wrote a blog post today that ended with ways to help and search for the silver lining (I also might have said a few things that will surely get me un-invited from Thanksgiving). Thanks for linking to the Jezebel article as I went ahead and added it at the end of my post.
Thank you for holding our hands through this whole thing and posting photos of Tracy and Chicken on IG. Now is the time to sit on the couch with our besties and hold on tight.
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
I actually refreshed this on Sunday morning because I needed something to read, things that was election-centric and things that weren’t. Your Sunday reads are always my favorite. This week I’ve smiled harder at people, said thank you more sincerely, made sure I’ve made eye contact with everyone. I’m praying and fighting for us. That part feels good. xoxo
Michelle
I started wearing a Safety Pin so people will know I am a safe person to be around. When he picked Bannon to be part of his administation that said it all for me.
Julie R Shiroishi
Thank you for acknowledging the pain you and so many millions of others are feeling with grace and restraint.
Liz
Love your posts Joy. Keep staying positive and keep breathing! (I do the breathing thing too for the stressy-anxieties. And I try meditating.) Also, I made Deb’s pumpkin bread which was so delish and now I want to make it with chocolate. :)
Nicole
Thank you as always for being you, Joy. What a week. The deep grief has subsided to a dull heartache. I realized too late that the only thing I did to help was to vote, and that was not enough. More action is needed. <3