Hello dear friends,
This week in things… Tron has found this unwavering and unapologetic placement in the middle of the kitchen rug, I’m watching a new television show called Taboo, we’re exercising our Constitutional rights, Elizabeth Warren is holding it down, and we’re celebrating love because we can and we need to.
Here is some of the Internet this week, just some:
• Last week Tuesday, I was sitting at my computer and noticed some big gusty winds outside. They got more and more intense before a tornado alert popped up on my computer. I know how to stand in a doorway for an earthquake (probably not what you should do anymore because that sounds not very secure), and I know how to stop drop and roll in a fire (also sounds not super helpful)… but I do not know what to do in a tornado, so I looked up at the sky, looked down at Tron and, went in the bathroom for a bit and everything was fine for me. It all sounds very casual but weather here in New Orleans is nothing to mess with. Tornadoes touched down in New Orleans East and destroyed homes and property. Here’s how to help New Orleans East Tornado victims if you feel compelled.
• Take 16 minutes and 12 seconds to watch humans in doubt. It’s very real. Ten Meter Tower
• I’ve seen big bags of grapefruits for sale at the store which makes me miss my grandparent’s prolific grapefruit tree which makes me want cake, this cake: Grapefruit Curd in Grapefruit Cake
• A Week in the life of P-22, the big cat who shares Griffith Park with millions of people. Little kit-cat has a pretty sweet park, but that collar looks very uncomfortable.
• Feels like we’re so far away from using the word bi-partisan. Fighting our fights, hard and steadfast. Federal appeals court rules 3 to 0 against travel ban.
• We’ve all got our hustle strong. Here’s a look Inside the Uber Side Hustle. (Can you feel your face? Y/N?)
• Jon made this Banana Pudding Ice Cream and we all deserve a scoop. I really do feel like ‘deserve’ is the right word here.
• Tell me… feeling it, or not feeling it. (and 20% off with the code COFFEEADDICT)
• Last week’s offering was a Caesar Salad topped Pepperoni Pizza. Well… people had a lot to say about my arms in the photos. I’m on the buff side (weird to say)… and believe it or not, I’m a little self-conscious about it. Because some of you were wondering, I think the arms come from a lot of Chaturanga in yoga class.
• Currently reading: Underground Airlines. What if we lived in these United States, but instead of abolishing slavery back when we did, we lived in a current version of our country where slavery was legal in four southern states? It’s a great read.
• I want my home to have a familiar but not cloying fragrance, achieved most stealthily by Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener with (nothing other than) Gain Original Scent, here. I promise, it makes your house smell just faintly of clean laundry and it’s so subtle and inviting. Also, DWHome Candles (my favorite being the florals). I dunno. These are just things I wanted to mention.
• PSA: If he don’t wantcha, you don’t need him.
Going to Brunch like a lady. Hope you are too.
xo Joy
Hilary
Can we talk for a minute about your shoes? What are they? They seem to be the most perfect shade of toffee brown and I have clog envy.
Darlene Veenhuizen
I agree~ I saw this photo on instagram last week and immediately googled them. I think they are Dansko? Joy? We are dying to know. <3
Brittany
Okay, damn that book sounds good! Been flip flopping through books..trying to find not that can keep me turning the pages. Oh and I need that mug. Something I will bring to work.
Katie
Here’s a link along the lines of celebrating (cross-partisan!!!) love – https://mypurpleusa.com – a resource for connecting and healing across political lines. I’m starting to feel more and more called to spread the enthusiasm for healing our relationships while we also keep our resistance up. Not my own website or anything, but just came across it today and hope to spread some love for spreading the love :) Happy Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day this week!
Erika
Yoga arms. I feel you on the self consciousness. I effing love my arms. It took 6 months for me to gain the strength to do even 1 proper chatturanga. And then another 3 months to be able to successfully and properly complete every vinyasa flow in an hour long class. But now my shoulders are so stacked that it feels almost unnatural and unfeminie, sometimes I find myself skipping the shoulder strengthening poses and backing out of poses. I’m trying not to force those thoughts out of my head. These shoulders and arms do the damn thing all day for me. Rock on, Joy. Strong is the new sexy.
Carolyn Talley
Hey Joy!!! I love all of your articles..I will be there in New Orleans next week for the last weekend of Mardi Gras..Thanks for the all of the info on where to eat..It’s been about 20 years since i’ve been there for Madri Gras. Live in Dallas by the way of Baton Rouge..It would be nice if ii could run into you on my trip…I’m glad you and my family was safe from the bad weather..Happy Sunday!!
CinemaSousChef
Sitting in a closet with couch cushions over my head and waiting for tornado sirens to turn off was a terrifying feeling. Been there. Glad you and yours are safe.
And TEN METER TOWER is a fantastic short!
Lina
I watched the ‘Ten Meter Tower’ and was simply mesmerized! I would have never even thought about watching a video like that but sat in silence through the whole thing! Thank you for linking to that! xo
Trisha
Underground Railroad . . . autocorrect? It’s a phenomenal book!
joythebaker
Underground Airlines, different bok. :)
Andrea L
Boy did I need that song! Brunch sounds perfect.
Laura
Joy, I understand your arm self-consciousness. I love my arms and the strength that is represented, but I get regular comments from folks right around June (in the Pittsburgh region, when tank tops are donned because it is finally above 75 degrees) and one coworker said to me last year, “I wouldn’t want to meet you in a dark alley.” As if I’d ever threatened her with more than a hug (a tight one, to be sure). In any case, I agree with Claire from the UK– they are a gift and you are beautiful. Thank you for all you give the world.
scmills45
Watching the Ten Foot Tower so early in the morning made my stomach flip and my face go scrunchy – and I couldn’t stop watching! Fascinating!
Emily @ Life on Food
A perfect dinner – salad with pizza and banana pudding ice cream.
Claire, UK
Please don’t be self conscious about your arms. Firstly, you look phenomenal. Secondly, it isn’t really about the way you look: Those arms represent strength and independence. They represent respect for your body (those arms are particularly impressive when you can make all the delicious things that feature on this blog!) They represent dedication and determination. They represent feminine power. Thirdly, anyone who doesn’t think that being a little buff isn’t feminine and beautiful and impressive can just shut the heck up, because they are unequivocally wrong. Finally, and I suspect I speak for most of the people who commented on your photos last week, my flabby upper arms and I are just so very envious. Keep doing what you’re doing and keep being awesome!
joythebaker
I appreciate your words, Claire! You’re absolutely right!
Claire, UK
Have just realised I put a double negative in there, but hopefully you knew what I meant! Have just watched the Ten Meter Tower video too – had me somewhere between laughter, terror and awe throughout. Thanks for the link.
Carrie
I agree and also, WHAT??? I do a crap-ton of Chatarunga’s and my arms do not look as fabulously awesome as yours… whatever. Congratulations on having awesome arms and know that the rest of us are jelly. Literally.
francetaste
I grew up in tornado country, and much of my hometown was leveled by one (or more?) when I was a kid. If you don’t have a basement, a closet is a good place–the smaller the walls, the more likely they will resist. With a heavy blanket over you to protect against flying glass.
pinchofdelight
Sunday is total a day to relax – I love baking to release my stress. x
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