How are you coping with the monotony of social distancing? It seems that so many people are finding comfort in old-fashioned letter writing. While we may not be gathering for summer barbecues and pool parties in the way we once did, putting pen to paper and sending a letter via snail mail can be the perfect way to connect. If you need a little break this week, check out my favorite links from around the web…
The book I should have written: "The Sober Lush."
This textile artist embroiders on large canvases and the result is electric and modern. And Biggie is BIG!
How to turn ordinary compost into couture fashion. And speaking of rotting celery, I loved this by Louise Erdrich. (Thank you Chris.)
I know you Florida readers will find this essay provocative: "The Problem with Writing about Florida"
Martha's veggie garden. (Thank you Natalie!)
I enjoyed this interview that discusses how love and justice are the same thing... . "What Would Rumi Do in a Pandemic." (Thank you Sarah!)
Just purchased one of these face masks and it fits me so comfortably. Plus, it goes with everything in my "farm wardrobe."
Vintage family photos inspire this photographer.
New stamp series honoring Ruth Asawa. (Thank you Marjorie!)
Lady Writing a Letter by Albert Edelfelt, Nationalmuseum Sweden via europeana.eu.