Tom and I are making a classic bolognese for our anniversary dinner this weekend. We’ll be steaming up the kitchen, splattering the walls with sauce and celebrating many great years together.
Have a special September weekend. Be well.
Given that our anniversary is the day before September 11th, the two events have been connected for 20 years. I will never forget the moment when I heard the devastating news. My heart is with the many, many people impacted by the events of that day.
- WHAT BOBBY MCILVAINE LEFT BEHIND (Twenty Years Gone) — This story about Bobby McIlvaine’s family and girlfriend is a powerful reminder of 9/11 and the people who lost loved ones. (The Atlantic)
- How Walking (Just Walking!) Changed My Life — This is a nice essay on getting healthy and walking (my favorite form of exercise). (A Cup of Jo)
- Why You Should Do Your Spring Planting in the Fall — I knew about leaving plants with seeds for birds in the garden over the winter, but this article provided so much more information about the right timing of gardening tasks. (The New York Times)
- Want to create a butterfly garden? Here’s what to plant, based on your space. — From balconies to large gardens, this article tells us how to plant for butterflies. (The Washington Post)
- BATTERED BANANA PANCAKES — I think that this recipe was created for me. (Joy the Baker)
- Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole — Do you remember Barbara Kingsolver’s tale of finding zucchinis in her car as a neighbor tried to get rid of surplus vegetables in Animal, Vegetable, Miracle? She needed this recipe! (Bookshop.org)
- Goodness: She was low on cash, so she sewed her son a birthday gift. When she posted online about it, people flooded the boy with gifts. — It is so great to be reminded of peoples’ kindness and generosity. (The Washington Post)
About the photo: Flowers for sale at a local farm stand on Martha’s Vineyard.