We have a packed weekend with friends coming for dinner tonight, a trip to CT for an early Mother’s Day celebration with my mother-in-law tomorrow, and outdoor activities on Sunday.
Have a great weekend. Happy Mother’s Day to those who are celebrating.
I’ve been so busy this week that I’ve barely had time to pull together posts. I’ve been edging the gardens, mulching, weeding, transplanting, and cleaning up fall leaves. More leaves keep blowing into the yard and it feels like a Sisyphean task (although, not as heavy as a boulder). Each night, I fall into bed exhausted and sleep soundly.
Hawaii came across my radar a couple of times in the last week and I’m sharing the articles with you. They provide a good look at the attempts to hold on to (and revive) rich cultural traditions. I think that we can all relate to the importance of our heritage and passing it on to our children.
Here are those articles and a few other tidbits for the weekend.
- Preserving Hula, the Heartbeat of Hawaii — It would be wonderful to attend this festival. The article describes how the language and culture of Hawaii is being revived. (The New York Times)
- “The Ocean Is Essential”—Meleana Estes on the Art of Making Leis — I enjoyed this peek into the art of lei making and the importance of preserving Hawaii’s traditions and natural wonders. (Camille Styles)
- This Cream Cheese and Olive Sandwich Doesn’t Have to Explain Itself to You — “When I posted a photo of the sandwich on Instagram, I knew the response was going to be mixed. (Olive haters, have you even read this far?) What I didn’t expect was for so much nostalgia.”
I am one of the people who reacted with nostalgia. I love cream cheese and olive sandwiches! (Bon Appétit) - Overnight Oats with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote — This simple breakfast dish is so good. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: Tiny dolls appeared in their mailbox with a note, ‘We’ve decided to live here’ — The best kind of mystery! (The Washington Post)
About the photo: Young maple seed pods, hanging from a tree, are lit from behind by the sun.