Let It Be Sunday, 266!

Hello friends! 

Happy Sunday to you, and Easter at that! 

How are you? How are your people? 

This week I’ve committed to finding lots of different ways to stay steady. I’ve been running by the river. I’ve been laying in the grass in my little backyard. I’ve been over-caffeinating every morning. That last one doesn’t lend to steadiness but it is a reality I’ve committed to. 

Far away porch visits are really sweet these days. A few friends and I have mastered the food swap economy so I don’t have to only eat my own food. That’s been a high-five of a surprise. 

I hope this finds you as well as can be.  The offering this week is delightfully all over the place.  Take what you need but make sure you listen to the Bill Wither’s podcast. Mmmkay, here ya go: 

•  This is difficult and reminds me of how fragile and resilient we are as humans in the world: An Unimaginable Toll. (The Atlantic) 

•  This is a sweet piece from our friend Rebecca: Finding Comfort and Calm in Remote Teaching. (Santa Barbara Independent) 

•  We’re all in here Trying To Understand Drake’s House.  Drake’s master bedroom is two times the size of my actual entire house AND HE HAS A CLOSET FULL OF PURSES FOR HIS FUTURE WIFE. Let that sink in. Thank you for alerting me to this Kim. (The Cut) 

•  Please please enjoy this (first) Death Sex and Money Podcast: How to Be a Man With Bill Withers.  This voice. This simple wisdom is hard-earned – we just know it. “Ego will make you call fear something different than what it is.”  (WNYC)

•  I made us a new playlist inspired by our dear John Prine: Clay Pigeons.  Related: let’s take a moment to appreciate the classic beauty and talent Bonnie Raitt. (Spotify, YouTube) 

•  We’re a puzzle family. You?  Here’s How Those Hot Jigsaw Puzzles Are Made. (The New York Times) 

•  Jon Krasinski brings us Some Good News.  I cried. You absolutely will too. (YouTube)

•  Perhaps some of these recipes will help you feed yourself this week.  Six Weekday Meals I’m Eating Right Now.  I made the Tahini Roasted Carrots this week. 10/10 recommend.  (Joy the Baker) 

•  Some of my favorite splurge jewelry is on sale until the end of Sunday: Luna Skye SALE.  (LunaSkye) 

•  Do you have some eggs you can splurge with this fine Easter Sunday? Perhaps a version of this Pan-Crisped Deviled Egg Salad or Muffuletta Deviled Eggs.  (Joy the Baker) 

•  Big news! Everlane makes cute clogs! (Everlane) 

•  Can I share with you a few splurgy things that I love these days: I use this clay mask on my face, neck, chest and (believe it or not) the tops of my hands because it’s so affordable and very high functioning. I use this sleep mask a few times a week for moisture and brightening.  In lieu of a haircut, this leave-in conditioner werks.  (Walmart, Sephora, Ulta) 

•  We’re holding more BAKEHOUSE LIVE classes – this time Quick Soft Pretzels and Muffins and Scones in the coming weeks. Please join! It’s so much fun! 

Happy Easter! 

Be well – my love to you! 

xo Joy