We’re busy settling into our summer routine, starting with window washing, putting the screen doors in place, planting geraniums in pots, and all things that the transition to summer entails. It’s good to be back on the island!
Have a great weekend and a good start to summer. Rumor has it that we will finally have a Saturday without rain!
To all who celebrate Juneteenth, I hope that you had a great day. Yesterday, Heather Cox Richardson wrote a great piece on Juneteenth (read on Substack).
Not to rush summer, but I am getting excited about summer foods. Here are a few recipes that you might enjoy this summer.
- If you like frozen drinks, you’re sure to find some good ones here:
- 29 Frozen Drinks That Are Worth the Brain Freeze (Epicurious)
- Slushy Paper Plane (Smitten Kitchen)
- Easy Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing (Love & Lemons)
- Mussels with Sweet Italian Sausage and White Wine (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Three Recipes With Fresh Summer Corn (Cup of Jo)
- Strawberry Malt Icebox Cake (Joy the Baker)
Regarding blog updates, I’m planning to take lots of breaks this summer and won’t do weekly posts. Be on the lookout for the occasional post from me.
Here’s what I have to share this weekend.
- How Beautiful Are These Comics About Finding Your Way? — These charming and heartfelt comics are so relatable. (Cup of Jo)
- The cleverest houses we’ve seen on a budget and what to learn from them. — There are so many appealing approaches to decorating in these homes. (House & Garden)
- A Springtime Walk at Radnor Lake State Park — If you’re visiting Nashville, TN, and need a little time outdoors, this is a great place for a walk. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: Why singing is good for your brain, even if you are no Beyoncé — Let’s dance and sing whether we are good at it or not. No one is judging. (The Washington Post)
About the photo: Sun peeks through the clouds over State Beach on Martha’s Vineyard.