Good morning, readers!
We’ve covered some ground this past week.
Monday: Patio Lunch Plans – Friendship on the Menu – Invariably, the weather has other plans when my friend and I put a date on the calendar to enjoy a patio lunch together. Rain or shine, friendship is on the menu and that’s a forecast we can count on.
From scenic rooftops to cozy gardens, explore the best of outdoor dining in the U.S. and Canada – Open Table
The ultimate patio guide: 60 all-star patios in the Twin Cities – Star Tribune
Tuesday: Postcards – Thinking of You – Social media posts and text messages are a great way to keep in touch and share travel memories, but nothing beats a personalized postcard. There’s also quite a bit of history about deltiology – the study and collecting of postcards. Who knew?
Deltiology – A History of Picture Postcards
Greetings from the Smithsonian: A Postcard History
Wednesday: Simplicity is Obvious – Let’s combine two ideas into one: Simplicity is Obvious. It alleviates overwhelm, feeling stretched and stressed, and provides a flexible structure. Thanks to my sons for the inspiration!
The Four Laws of Simplicity and How to Apply Them to Life – Zen Habits
Real Simple magazine – a go-to source for practical, useful and clever solutions to make every aspect of your busy life easier
Thursday: Extinguishing Anxiety – Lessons from a Smoke Alarm – Millions of people live with anxiety and panic. The feeling is real but the situation may be a false alarm – similar to a smoke alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night. Is there a stop, drop and roll equivalent, when the mind is on fire?
How to Help Someone with Anxiety – Johns Hopkins
Coping with Panic Attacks – Mercy Care
Friends on Friday: A Conversation with Patty Wetterling by Jason Sprenger
A conversation and a hug can transfer hope from one person to another. In today’s Friends on Fridays post, Jason Sprenger shares the inspiration he experienced in meeting Patty Wetterling.
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center – Founded to educate and assist families and communities to address and prevent the exploitation of children
Dear Jacob, A Mother’s Journey of Hope by Patty Wetterling with Joy Baker
Saturday: Siesta Saturday – Consider Taking a Nap Today! Saturdays are often a work-hard, play-hard day with plenty of commitments and projects. A siesta, however, might just bring you more joy.
The Scientific Guide to Napping – Vox
What is a Siesta? and Personalized Sleep Profile – Sleep Foundation
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! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Rose
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