We’re meeting Louis and Jorja for a leisurely lunch on the Connecticut coast tomorrow and I can’t wait. In spite of the lousy weather (we’d hoped for sunshine), we’ll have a great time together.
I hope that you are able to stay dry and warm this weekend.
It’s been a lot harder to write posts lately. I spend a good part of my awake hours worrying about our country. I fear that we are headed into very dark and dangerous times and that we may not come back from them. Given that mood, what do I write about each week?
Thankfully, I also have hope. I think it’s human nature. That hope gets me out of bed in the morning. Maybe it will give me things to write about.
When I talk with friends and family, everyone expresses these same feelings of anger, fear, and hope. We’re all feeling trapped and helpless. We’re looking for ways to have an impact and bring about change.
I am going to try to not write about this every week. That might mean that I don’t post when I cannot think about anything else.
Here’s what I have to share this weekend.
- Hands Off Protests — Here are some of the messages from Boston’s Hands Off protest last Saturday. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Why we’re all drawn to yellow living rooms right now — Several of our rooms are painted yellow. Either we were ahead of the trend or we’ve had yellow walls for so long that the trend has cycled back again. (House & Garden)
- Spring Cleaning Cure — If you need spring cleaning inspiration, here’s a calendar of spring cleaning tasks. (Apartment Therapy)
- It’s Sexy Book Season — To avoid those spring cleaning tasks or to escape from reality, here are some romance book recommendations. Don’t forget to read the comments, because Cup of Jo readers often have great book recommendations. (Cup of Jo)
- If you’re looking for Easter Sunday recipes, here are several options.
- Asparagus Quiche (The Pioneer Woman)
- Carrot, Ginger and Orange Soup (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Orange Avocado Salad with Pistachios (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Frisée Carrot Salad with Lemon Za’atar Vinaigrette (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Scalloped Potatoes (Love & Lemons)
- Salmon with Dill Pistachio Pistou (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Maple Orange Bourbon Glazed Ham (Food Network)
- Porchetta With Lemony Herb Sauce (Southern Living)
- Parmesan Roasted Green Beans (RecipeTin Eats)
- Honey-Lemon Asparagus (Taste of Home)
- Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Curd Swirl (Love & Olive Oil)
- Coconut Cream Pie (Sally’s Baking Addiction)
About the photo: Magnolia blossoms just starting to open on an overcast spring day.