suzette roberts

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Good morning, and hello Tuesday. Lighter reads, notes and finds from around the web I've been indulging in for my/our own inner calm, and regrouping moments with all the 'goings on' around us these days. And it's been quite tremendous. Stay safe and well, and let's make rest a high priority.

 

...  These sunburst slices are speaking my language.

...  On scheduling more downtime for our brain.

...  Alphabet games for kids of all ages.

...  The key to a good life.

...  Currently loving this face moisturizer for winter, our boys included.

...  I'm a fan of Stella Parks and love her no-eggs winter treat.

 

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// The Light is Always Good.

'Very grateful for the light even on this foggy winter day, and had a front row view to enjoy our CN Tower New Year's Eve light show. Something about older homes and spaces that always bring the light in. I'm thankful for our staying physically healthy and getting some well-deserved mental rest over our holidays. We all needed this. We have our work cut out for us in 2021, but we can do this. Cheers to a safe, playful and kindhearted year ahead.

Happy New Year.

 

This ♫ Groove da Praias track has my name written all over it...

Groove da Praias - Todas as Coisas - Keep Calm and Ultra Lounge

 

 

// Recent Reads, Laughs and Little Pleasures

We are excited for our holidays! while quietly hunkering down indoors, at home (we're back in lockdown), and are looking forward to re-living the easy, breezy college days holiday pleasures experience: French club sandwiches, some chilled fun wine, and a playful dessert. Emphasis on quiet. pleasurable. 'fun'. Recent loved links and finds from around our web...

 

...  How lovely are these!

...  "Quiet is a superpower."

...  Fun gifts for her: shower pleasures, cozy daywear, and skin therapy.

...  Kind communication is easier than you T.H.I.N.K..

...  8 Skincare trends that will be huge in 2021.

...  And, all the right things: Jamaican Black Fruit Cake.

 

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// Hello December!~: And Here We Are...

hauling and a-hauling...

Franklin had the last word which said it all and said it best, "I so love you Grace." And that's how we know our mothers in this world. This is it, as our countdown out of 2020 begins... The facts spoke (and keep on speaking) for themselves. We all had our ups and our downs and our sideways, and clutched onto what and where we found our balance, our centre, our refuge, stability I like to call it, to navigate the moments, the many, many moments of 2020. I've been tagged. Quiet behind-the-scenes truths from my world this year...

 

1. A much stronger morning espresso with sticking to my one good cup a day.

// Remembrance Day 2020

Remembering, and very thankful for our courageous and selfless men and women in our armed forces. All who have served on land, at sea, and in our skies; those who continue to serve and have sacrificed, to protect, guard, and defend our peaceful and beautiful homelands and borders, north and south, and especially our women and children. We thank you for our present day freedoms and being able to flourish in these pandemic times. Today, we observe two minutes of silence at 11 am to honour and remember our dedicated men and women with continued respect and gratitude. We thank you.