I am looking forward to a relaxing long weekend. If the weather cooperates, perhaps we’ll explore a new trail on the island and get some time at the beach.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
My friend Caron posted this on FB last week and said, “The past few days left me needing to take a moment. So apologies to anyone that saw me dancing along the lake trail this morning.” She added, “But it’s impossible to NOT dance to this song. And I’ll share in case you need it too.”
I’m following Caron’s lead and sharing it with you. We can all probably use a dance right now!
Here are a few things to watch, read or cook this weekend.
- Chester New Hampshire Historical Society, Juneteenth Day — Tom’s cousin, Jackie Brown, created this video about the history of slavery in a small N.H. town. (YouTube)
- The Pain and Pride of a Generation Changing How America Sees Gender — This is a powerful photo essay. (Time)
- You’re Still on Mute — Did you decorate a room for your Zoom calls? I finally switched to a nice background photo. (The New York Times)
- Are you cooking anything special for the holiday celebrations? Here are some recipes I have my eye on:
- Grilled Mushrooms (Love & Lemons)
- Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad (Nigella Lawson)
- Greek Lamb Burgers (The Mediterranean Dish)
- Tamarind-Glazed Grilled Chicken (Dinner: a Love Story)
- Strawberry Brita Cake (Smitten Kitchen)
- No-Churn Black and White Brownie Ice Cream (Joy the Baker)
- Here are some recipe suggestions from my blog:
- 6 Cool Ice Pops to Make With Your Kids — These recipes are for the kids! (The New York Times)
- Goodness: Goats with big appetites are front-line workers in fire prevention — Such a sensible approach to fire prevention and weed management. (The Washington Post)
About the photo: A flag at sunset in Woods Hole, MA.