I’m hoping to brave the extreme cold and get out for walks this weekend. It was a very sedentary week and I feel the need to shed my sluggish ways.
Have a good weekend. Stay well.
This week, I was reminded of how fortunate I am in so many ways. I am so grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life.
- America ‘needed’ Amanda Gorman’s words, her teachers say. She delivered. — A great interview with Amanda Gorman’s former teacher, Alexandra Gazzaniga Padilla, and her writing mentor, Michelle Chahine. (The Lily, Washington Post)
- What having a teacher as a first lady might mean for your kid — I’m excited about the possibilities of having a teacher in the White House. (National Geographic)
- I Might Be the First Second Gentleman, But I Don’t Want to Be the Last — Douglas Emhoff talks about being part of the campaign and his new role. (GQ)
- A Little Free Library Walking Tour of My Neighborhood — What a great way to do walks! I might do this in my town. (Book Riot)
- The previous post reminded me of my post from last January — Do You Have a Favorite Library? (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Serve up some Lemon Parsley Pasta for a break from winter’s heavy meals. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: This man has given away 500 free pizzas. He lowers them from his apartment window. — Throughout the pandemic, Ben Berman has handed out free pizzas in Philadelphia. (The Washington Post)
About the photo: Cold water rushes over rocks in a local stream.