With snow and ice moving in, I plan to make a batch of Bolognese sauce this weekend. Maybe we’ll eat our pasta dinner in front of a fire.
Have a warm and cozy weekend.
My holiday break was a great mix of projects, people, places, and relaxation. I filled the pre-Christmas days with holiday preparations and the Christmas/post-Christmas days with visits to family and friends, cooking sessions with Louis and Tom, long walks — some in glorious places, late nights in front of the fireplace, and sleep-ins so late that almost half the day was over when I’d finished my coffee.
I indulged in a trip to our local used book store, where I dropped off books I’d read and purchased new books to stuff into odd spaces on the crowded shelves in our house. I found a few cookbooks and novels to enjoy in 2023.
By New Year’s Day, I’d put away the wrapping paper, gotten the house back in order, and set up a filing box for 2023. I felt prepared for the return to work.
As my work week progressed, it was busier each day. I wonder if that is a sign of what is ahead.
My first weekend post of the new year includes a few random pieces and some “best of 2022” lists, further below.
- Pantone’s color of the year for 2023 is Viva Magenta
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Here’s part of how Pantone describes the color: “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.” - 15 reasons you should be hopeful for 2023 — Staff writers hopes for 2023. (The Washington Post)
- 2023, Keeping it Simple — Looking forward, the new year is all about keeping it simple for me. I actually did a little decluttering one night this week to get that ball rolling. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: For better health this year, keep it simple — It seems like others think that keeping it simple is a good idea. (The Washington Post)
Books
- The New York Times – The 10 Best Books of 2022
- NPR – The Best Books of 2022
- Wired – The 12 Best Books of 2022
- The New Yorker – The Best Books of 2022
- The Washington Post – The 10 best books of 2022
- Vulture – The Best Books of 2022
Just for fun, I’m including this list: Boston Public Library shares list of its 10 most borrowed books in 2022 (Boston.com)
Cookbooks
- The New York Times – The Best Cookbooks of 2022
- Epicurious – The Best Cookbooks of 2022
- Bon Appétit – The 27 Best Cookbooks of 2022
- Delish – The 12 Best Cookbooks Of 2022
- Serious Eats – The Best Cookbooks of 2022
Movies
- Vogue – The 29 Best Movies of 2022
- NPR – 10 Best Movies of 2022
- BBC – The 20 best films of 2022
- The Guardian – The best movies of 2022
- The New York Times – Best Movies of 2022
- Rotten Tomatoes – Best Movies of 2022
Music
- Rolling Stone – Best Music of 2022 and The 100 Best Songs of 2022
- Billboard – The 100 Best Songs of 2022
- The New Yorker – The Best Music of 2022
- NPR – Best Music of 2022 and Best Songs of 2022
- The Washington Post – Music in 2022: The 10 best singles and albums of the year
- The Guardian – The 20 best songs of 2022
About the photo: Part of The Blue Trees exhibit by Konstantin Dimopoulos at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.