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Let It Be Sunday, 137!

September 17, 2017 by Joy the Baker 23 Comments

Sweet, friends.  Thank you for such a lovely reception in Portland this week.  It filled my heart to meet each of you!  Truly. Those are real words.  Today I’m making chocolate cakes, 10… if all goes according to plan for Secret Supper on Sauvie Island in Oregon.  I have a feeling it will be deeply charming, despite (or perhaps because of) the impeding rain.  I’m stressing making these cakes, but tomorrow will pass and somehow get done.  

I hope your day is more restful. Here’ my offering towards that hope: 

•  This past Monday was Septmber 11, 2017 marking another year we’ve moved away from that same terrible day in 2001.  These two pieces I read every year:  The Falling Man  //  We’re The Only Plane In The Sky. 

•  Forget Harvard. Read THIS hard story of humanity from The Marshall Project. 

Gosh. It’s a heavy start.  

•  Here we are.  But at least we’re in it together: The struggle of being human. 

•  This is the most accurate bit of writing on writing that I’ve ever read (and not written).  Kamila Shamsie on writing, not writing, morning, and night.  Thank you, Jessica. 

•  Here’s what I’m making this week for dinner.  It’s a slow cooker recipe with beans and those are two of my favorite things.  Slow Cooker Panade with Swiss Chard, Beans, and Sausage. 

•  What dinner looks like across the USA.  A beautiful series.  Thank you for sharing sweet Toby! 

•  Have you seen the show Insecure on HBO?  I haven’t watched it yet but it looks beautiful: HBO cinematographer Ava Berkofsky on on properly lighting black faces. 

•  Feel the magic of this time and place.  Amos Lee, Red Rocks Colorado, June 2015 with a sharp Freddy Berman on the drums. Also, let’s roll the windows down today.  Let’s feel it. 

•  A transition dress.  You know, in between seasons and such: the deep green, floral button- down dress. 

•  What to definitely make today or very very soon:  Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Butter Glaze. 

I really appreciate you,

Joy

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  1. Leah Ferrell

    September 18, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    I just made the spinach meatballs with orzo..what a fabulous recipe. Best meatballs ever and I used turkey. Luckily I have fresh mint in my backyard! I love your Sunday posts and read almost all of the links. The Falling Man this week was devastating and excellent. Thank you so much for all you do!

    Reply
    • Lindsay W.

      September 23, 2017 at 10:23 am

      That Only Plane in the Sky article was INCREDIBLE

      Reply
  2. Jana R.

    September 18, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I was listening to Amos Lee while I was reading your post! I love that you mentioned him! Yay!

    Reply
  3. Hannah

    September 18, 2017 at 1:23 am

    You absolutely must watch Insecure, and fast! It’s so, so funny, smart, important, everything. Issa is just all-around fantastic. Plus there is some serious eye candy, which never hurt anything.

    xx Hannah //

    Reply
  4. Julia

    September 17, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Just love your Sunday posts! So full of interesting stuff to share with family and friends. And OMG that dress is gorgeous!

    Reply
  5. Christie

    September 17, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    you gotta watch Insecure! :)

    Reply
  6. Stacey

    September 17, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Since discovering your pumpkin pecan scones, I make them every year for my nephew in law. They are divine.

    Reply
  7. Bryony Owen

    September 17, 2017 at 9:16 am

    So great to meet you yesterday, Joy! Good luck getting things ready for tonight’s event, you’ll do great!

    Reply
  8. Sally - My Custard Pie

    September 17, 2017 at 7:41 am

    That Kamila Shamsie link… does she live in my head?! Thanks Joy

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      September 17, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Right!?

      Reply
  9. Ana

    September 17, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Insecure is an amazing show. I am 35yo and identify 100% with all the stories, characters. There is so much humor and you wish you were in that group of friends just to crack each other up, its just so real. The fashion is amazing as well, esp in season 2. Issa is a bit awkward, but genuine, and her clothes are always interesting enough to make you do a double take. The sex scenes are great too :) maybe because it was made by a woman, it just feels totally releatable. Watch it now!!

    Reply
  10. Megan Gordon

    September 17, 2017 at 7:14 am

    Gosh I love that dinner series from Huck – so easy to be judgemental sometimes about the way people do dinner or just … do life. But so real and honest and great. Thank you for sharing! I always look forward to these posts and realize I’ve never said as much. xox

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      September 17, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Thank you Megan! You’re very sweet.

      Reply
  11. Trisha

    September 17, 2017 at 6:59 am

    I read quite a few blogs — wait, let me fix that. I LOOK at quite a few blogs, but I can honestly say I read every word of your “Let it Be Sunday” posts. Every word. Every word of your links. I have cried, laughed, been inspired, been moved and shocked. I have felt my heart’s deep core. This morning I cried at the beauty of all those people making and feeling music together with Amos Lee at Red Rocks. I was moved by the photos of all those people having dinner with their families. And I was gut punched by the Falling article. And it’s not even 6 am yet. Thank you. You tickle my brain, nudge my heart and make me think about what it means to be human.

    Reply
  12. Mercy

    September 17, 2017 at 5:22 am

    i love baking so much. Ur cakes look delicious n am forward to learn from u. So lead me ,10x

    Reply
  13. Rena

    September 17, 2017 at 3:48 am

    10 chocolate cakes, wow! I have to admit I am even not able to bake 1 chocolate cake :)
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

    Reply
  14. alwaysbeyourself

    September 17, 2017 at 3:42 am

    I’m hungry now! hahah ?

    Reply
  15. Maja Harder

    September 17, 2017 at 2:38 am

    I am definitely also gonna try to make those pumpkin pecan scones soon !

    Reply
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