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
Ashley
I’m sure you’ve answered this before, but where did you find that beautiful rug?! Also, thank you for the cinnamon roll king cake recipe. I made it this carnival season and it was the best I’ve ever had. ??
joythebaker
The rug is from Wayfair! And I’m so glad you loved the King Cake!!
Ashley
Thanks for the response! And please ignore my duplicate comment on your instagram asking the same question. I need a new area rug and I was stalking this one pretty hard. ?
Adriene Jameson
Never let anyone suggest that you should be smaller than what you are. Women have been making themselves smaller to make other people more comfortable for centuries. Arm size, leg size, the way we sit, where we stand, even how we park our cars… we’re always thinking about how we take up space. It finally clicked for me the other day that this is what I’m always disagreeing with my husband about: I always think he’s being insensitive, but in reality, he’s just used to people respecting the space he takes up, and I’m always worrying about how much space other people need. It’s time to stop and learn to stop talking about it.
lindsay e.
You should grow your own grapefruit tree! (I know this is a major time commitment) When I lived in New Orleans, my friend Ms. Ida lived in the Upper 9 and had a grapefruit tree at her house. She’d share her extras with me, and they were the best grapefruit I’ve ever had.
Also some Okie tornado advice: if you don’t have a fraidy hole (cellar) (which you don’t, because it would be filled with water in 5 minutes in NOLA!) – get in the center-most small room/bathroom/closet – without windows if possible. Cover up with a towel or blanket or something and protect your noggin!
Hannah
Girl, not that my (or anyone’s) opinion on this matters, but I think your arms are FIERCE AS EFF. I rock some pretty muscular thighs myself–years of dance and weight lifting, plus my natural body composition–and at a certain point I learned to embrace the fact that it is a representation of my strength and that strong bodies do great things. So big, warm, strong hugs to you and your gorgeous self. (And also pizza.)
Sweet Tea Sweetie
Seriously loving all of the grapefruits right now!
kari
https://sweetteasweetie.com/
Anita
Joy, are you loving Taboo?? Tom Hardy is just . . . he’s so . . . I can’t EVEN describe what he is, but it’s alllllll good!! Also, this is going to sound a little fangirly but . . . I love your blog, I love your recipes & your realness & your loyalty, and now, your arms ( I had to flick back to that Galentine’s post to check them out) impressive!! you rock :) keep doing you Joy
seoulgirl
Just went back and read the comments on your arms (which I also admired) from the pizza post. So awesome and funny and full of love. :)
Kristin
Can I just say that I love you for your Let It Be Sunday posts? I get connected with more news here than I do on any of the usual news sites, and I get a dose of humanity with it. If we ever end up in the same restaurant, I will be sending you a big glass of champagne just for that. Cheers, lovely.