Gentle Things
Find yourself a baby to cuddle. By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Stuff I just love and November plans.… Read more The post Gentle Things appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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I volunteer at The Rabbit Hole, a museum/explorastorium that lets kids and their adults immerse themselves in favorite children’s books. It was packed this morning, and it gave me so much pleasure watching people enjoy the experience, especially when I would catch a glimpse of toddlers standing entranced in front of the Anatole exhibit, watching him ride his bicycle through the Paris night. And then I saw two Bald Eagles in my neighborhood on my way home!!
What bread do you think makes the best toast?
While visiting my daughter in CA, I had the pleasure of
toasted Tartine Country Bread, but I don’t think that’s available
outside of the west coast.
Love to you all from New Zealand. We had the amazing Jacinda Ardern as our leader and we didn’t take good enough care of her and lost her. You’re not alone in your ups and downs. You guys are lovely and kind and strong. You’ll rise again.
I’m camping with my dad and sister, and the top of the tent is mesh and we can see the stars from our sleeping bags. I’ll remember the view, the cold, the company all my life.
I’m grateful for you all, and I’ll fight beside and for you.
Listening to two tunes on repeat that have both soothed and rallied the spirits, and sharing in case they have a similar effect for other soul-battered folks:
1.) open.spotify.com/track/0CTNLJMN9dMG4cl5qgsZSv
2.) open.spotify.com/track/6684GUHy1jpyhJVzpz5OFr
So much gratitude to Jo and the Cup of Jo community!
This weekend, I’m attending an author fest at my local library – the focus is on local authors so I’m excited to meet like-minded folks.
I’m also taking steps to make a professional change – sticking with my field, but hopefully changing my employer in the coming months.
Our golden retriever had 10 puppies yesterday!!!! It’s literal puppy cuddles and sweet puppy noises. Also saw a double rainbow after our most recent rain storm – amazingness 🌈 🐶 Glimmers!!!
Omg the dream! I hope my dog lives forever, but if he doesn’t, I want a golden next!
Last week, perhaps presciently, I ordered myself a bouquet of heirloom mums from Harmony Harvest Farms to arrive today. After hydrating them overnight, I’ll arrange them tomorrow which is one of my favorite gentle hobbies. I’m disabled but still love creating beautiful things, and after this week, I think that’s exactly what I need.
Catching up with friends after the devastating news on Tuesday. We are crying, comforting each other and researching ways to help and fight back. Really looking forward to having lunch with a friend this week and getting to her beautiful baby boy. We all still need joy and cuddles.
Took my students outside today to admire the leaves and feel the sun on our faces.
November 8, 2024 12:58 pm
I’m trying to figure out some type of long-term (4 years?) project and/or projects that I can focus on. I live in a 100+ year old house that needs lots of cosmetic work — so that might well be my focus. I live near the local library so that’s a great place to visit, too. Try new recipes? At any rate, I’m making my list. I’ll spend the rest of this month in limbo … I’m giving myself the luxury to do nothing or sulk if I want. Then I’ll focus on positive things!
November 8, 2024 12:38 pm
All in. 🙏
November 8, 2024 12:24 pm
Today, an anonymous gift giver dropped off some farm fresh eggs wrapped up in a colorful bag tied with a ribbon on our porch this morning. After this tough week, it was a very nice lift. This weekend I’ll bake some cookies using the eggs to drop off to friends and neighbors and pass on the love.
November 8, 2024 12:44 pm
Love all of this, Dawn. <3
November 8, 2024 12:09 pm
Nothing better than cuddles!
November 8, 2024 11:54 am
Just dropped of chocolate croissants and held a baby for over an hour. Exactly what I needed today. Sending that out to everyone. Also a reminder that Bad Sisters season 2 is coming out soon and I am looking forward to cozy, but murdery vibes.
November 8, 2024 11:48 am
I’m holding my first baby safe and warm in my belly and trying to figure out how to parent him in this world
November 8, 2024 12:08 pm
Elizabeth, congratulations! Also, I feel you. My dear friend sent me a pic of election night 2016, when our 2-year-olds were decked out in patriotic paraphernalia ready to celebrate our first female present. I cried because I can’t believe we’re back here?!?!?! But also, I marveled at how we somehow survived and our now10-year-olds are growing into compassionate, kind, principled people who want to make the world a better place. The silver lining of parenting in the Trump era is that we have had to verbalize our family values, and really talk about we believe in. This next four years, my kids will see their parents protest and dissent and stand up for those without a voice.
November 8, 2024 12:16 pm
Good luck, Elizabeth. I have three boys and they are absolutely my favorite humans and the best part of my life. I am always trying to parent them to be the good in this toxic world. On Wednesday morning I woke them up for school and broke the news to them that we had lost the election. My five-year-old said, “Don’t worry, Mama, Jesus will make it okay because Jesus is more powerful than Trump” and then spent the entire time we were all eating exclaiming, “More Jesus, less Trump! More Jesus, less Trump!” Ha ha. While I don’t have the same innocent optimism and faith he does, I am so grateful to him and his brothers for being the lights they are in the world for me and everyone who knows them.
November 8, 2024 12:48 pm
In case it might be helpful…Dr. Becky Kennedy of Good Inside has written some very reassuring, comforting things for parents this week on IG and in her newsletter.
Thank you all. It feels scary to be pregnant right now. I’m really grateful for the support in my life including a loving and caring husband who will be a good male role model for our son and for the wisdom of this community. Most of my friends are not yet parents or do not want children, so the advice and perspectives here are so helpful and reassuring
At yesterday’s PTC, my 9-year-old’s teacher told me that he restored her faith in humanity when he saw her looking low and said, “We have to keep working. Even if Kamala had won, the work never stops. We are in this together!” I know it feels dark and difficult – he was only 1 when you-know-who was elected the first time. But it is such important work that we are doing. These kids are the future and they give me such hope!
November 8, 2024 11:47 am
Read while eating toast with the good bread!
November 8, 2024 11:46 am
Sunlight on your face on an autumn day… Followed the sunbeams all day yesterday moving my porch rocker to capture just this. While I read The Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner. Trying to soak up all the sun. Hope all of you find some sunbeams this weekend. <3
November 8, 2024 11:42 am
Grateful for Grace, grateful for this community.
November 8, 2024 11:20 am
hugs.for.all. 🫂