Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. We’ll be celebrating my husband later today and reminiscing about Father’s Days past when our dads were still alive.
This photo was taken circa 1979 with my dad and my sisters. If I recall, it’s an Easter photo but imagine it was Father’s Day and that we’re playing checkers and churning homemade ice cream instead of being dressed for church.
Enjoying a Lovely Summer Weekend
I eased into the weekend, starting Friday morning with quiet time on the front porch. This was followed by a call with a friend who has moved away (her passion project will be a link on Friday!) and a three-mile walk with my neighbor across the street, who is starting a new job soon. It was great to catch up with friends!
My work team and I had a short Hula Huddle on Zoom before heading out for their Summer Fridays, and then my husband and I spent the afternoon taking the Artisan Home Tour.
For Friday’s dinner, he made grilled tuna with ginger, soy sauce and Wasabi (healthy and yum!). Continuing with the fish and seafood theme, I made shrimp with lime, garlic and a splash of tequila on Saturday.
We watched the latest episode of The Chi and also caught the new documentary Brats, produced by Andrew McCarthy. It features interviews with Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy; it was just OK but certainly captured the ’80s era.
Something New Coming to Two Minutes Du Jour
I’m excited to launch guest posts called “Friends on Friday” in the week ahead. We can learn much from others, so I look forward to sharing their discoveries and links each Friday.
I hope you’ve had a great week and are enjoying the weekend. Here’s a recap of posts and links – enjoy!
Monday: The “What?” Cycle
“What?” To eliminate the “What?” cycle, I’m pledging to wait until I’m in the same room with my husband before starting conversations. We’ll see how it goes; I said on Monday … and it’s going very well, thank you!
How to Start a Conversation, Part 1: Get this One Thing to Get Started –
Conversation Skills Core
How to Be a Better Listener in Your Relationship – Psych Central
Tuesday: A List of Lists for Personal Growth and Discovery
Lists are a form of reflection and brainstorming whether handwritten or digital. They encourage mindfulness and intentionality while providing a diary of thoughts and actions. Let lists be part of your self-discovery!
100 Lists to Make to Life Your Spirits and Feel Organized – Todo Cloud
Stress-free Shopping, Cooking and Meal Planning – AnyList
Wednesday: Letting Go When You’re Worrying and Waiting
When a loved one is struggling, there is plenty of worrying and waiting. On one of my worst-ever
days, I unintentionally discovered a poem that put letting go in perspective. I hope it speaks to you as much as it did to me.
House Blessings – Prayers, Poems, and Toasts Celebrating Home and Family by June Cotner – a collection of 112interfaith prayers, poems, and toasts that speak to the experiences we share in
turning our houses into our homes.
12 Things to Do When You Know Someone You Love Isn’t ‘Fine’ – Self
Thursday: The Thing That Works Is the Thing That Works For You
Routines are not boring. Routines are recipes for success, and like a good recipe, there are ample opportunities to substitute ingredients. Discover what works because the thing that works is the thing that works for you. It’s your recipe.
How to Build a Daily Routine that Works for You – The Spruce
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Friday: Summer Fridays: An Antidote to Burnout
Summer Fridays – unstructured time – is an antidote to burnout whether active in a career or retirement. Discover ways to ease into the weekend and emerge refreshed.
Summer Self-Care Ideas: Take the Challenge to Relax from Jule Buono, founder of The Literary Lifestyle
A Relaxation Bucket List – Love Self Care – offers a free guide, “How to Add More Self Care to Your Life
Saturday: Prepping Pizza and Pie for Father’s Day
Saturdays in the kitchen make me happy! Father’s Day, past and present, means family, food and fun. This year’s menu includes Key Lime Pie and Pizza Rustica (links to recipes included). Happy Father’s Day tomorrow!
White Mountain Hand-crank Ice Cream Makers
Key Lime Pie from Coastal Living, a quarterly publication from Southern Living
Pizza Rustica from Antonio Cecconi – Don’t let this thrift store Betty Crocker Italian cookbook fool you; the recipes are the real deal. The author and chef now teaches cooking classes at Villa Belleza Winery in Pepin, Wis.
Explore, Discover and Grow in the Week Ahead:
Thank you for reading Two Minutes Du Jour this week. May the stories and links lead you to a discovery that will enrich your life. Here’s to a week filled with new knowledge and inspiration!
Rose
Note: The website has a cumulative list of links. Would you like to share a two-minute discovery along with two links? Send me a brief note, and I’ll add it to the consideration list for future posts.
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