A Lively Hope #35
I don't have many words this week
Projects in Progress
On YouTube:
Reading
The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison
I loved this story of a long marriage. While the protagonists made some choices I didn’t love, I did appreciate the honest look into one couple’s love story and the reasons they stayed together over the years. Beautiful and heartwarming!
The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi
Oof. This is a DIFFICULT read. I didn’t know going into it that it’s the story of the barn where Emmett Till was killed and I almost put it down once I realized what it was. As the mother of a beautiful Black boy, this story is my literal worst nightmare. I frequently found myself in tears throughout this book. It is dense with information but also a powerful pleading against racism and injustice.
Watching:
My husband and I have binged the first two seasons of The Diplomat over the last couple of weeks. It’s been a fun ride and a little bit of escapism during a stressful time.
Listening:
We got to see The Wailin’ Jennys in concert last night and it was a dream come true. Absolute perfection. If you have a chance, listen to their version of Wildflowers. It’s stunning and I listened to it on repeat during a difficult parenting season a few years ago.
Dabbling in:
Morning Stitches. I’ve been setting aside 20-30 minutes each morning to work on a hand stitching project and it’s been delightful.
In the House/Yard:
Tomatoes are in full force and I’m having tomato sandwiches every day for lunch for the foreseeable future.
In the Shop
Here’s to making the time for the things we love to do!
Heidi