suzette roberts

// Sweet Little Pleasures in Threes

{plush market strawberries (or any berry) washed and trimmed, sprinkled with half a cup of super fine sugar and left covered with plastic wrap on the counter for six hours; tossed gently, then placed in the refrigerator for a chilled dessert topping as is, or with...#you-get-to-choose :)}

 

Three little things I've been enjoying and soothing my soul with in recent times. Nothing over the top (as always), and all things nature connected (of course). Plus, I really wanted to share this new-to-me mellow track (below) which was streaming in the background recently while doing some light closet spring cleaning one afternoon. I had to learn more...

// Happy Hamburger Day! :)

{totally topped; serves 2!, but... :)}

And anyway you like it, — homemade or take-out. 'Hope you've had a good week and here's to a restful and loving weekend near and far. A few behind-the-scenes moments at home that made another sheltering-at-home month lovely. Stay safe and well everyone. ~xx

// Have a Cozy Weekend.

{at-home downtime frequents these days, now including Sausalitos and more Goldfish}

 

Saturday, just after 1 p.m. (we are a weekend sleep-in family), the phone rings - it's my sister Jan, and things go like this:

 

Me: Hello. (in a whisper voice)

Jan: Hey Sue, 'whatcha doing?

Me: Hey, good morning!; playing around with the blog for a few.

Jan: Oh, ok... is that chips? (she did hear a crunch) :)

Me: Ya, my favs. :)

Jan: Hmmm, have you cut the bag as yet Sue?

!Both of us now laughing out loud!

Me: Yeah, hahaha, I did. LOL... ; so what has you home at this hour? You're usually somewhere around 'Magnolia Street'?... :)

// Easter and Passover Blessings

Hello Sunday. Recent blooming botanical sighting from our village fruit market. I'm still keeping an eye out for that first new leaf while en route with very very limited outdoors in progress. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Easter and Passover weekend. Two of my top comforts: Mother Nature in colour, and music that elevates the soul. Thank you! to our frontline professionals: Doctors, Nurses, and Medical Unit Teams for being there and taking us through this unprecedented life-changing time in our world.

 

'Currently loving this ~above the clouds~ track from ♫ Jjos...

Jjos feat. Fede Garcia - Evolution (Ambient Mix)

 

 

// Hello Spring! Embracing Our New Normal

{lighter lunch: homemade barbecued chicken breast from the oven on iceberg lettuce, with a sprinkle of shredded coconut flakes for a little tropical touch}

 

For the 'almost' everyday introvert (does that even exist?), while we revel in things work-from-home or a quiet space as much as possible, and are likely to seriously invest in loved work that allows for such, the deep(er) thinkers we often are makes us worry about everyone, and everything that harms humanity. And it's difficult to flip that switch. Especially during times like this! We had plans to step out and indulge with our late Winter into Spring holiday week this side, but decided against this, battening down our hatches, working and lounging-in (bath bombs, foams, and at-home pedicures included), making all our meals at home, eating healthier and light, staying hydrated, and enjoying our needed share of daily meditation, sun and stretches in our backyard, current ongoings, a new-to-me series,  daily TV Mass,  this documentary, and even this savvy repeat thriller, and our loved Frasier. Like most of you, we're taking it one day at a time...

We can't say thank you enough to our dedicated Medical and Essential Services frontline Teams who continue to risk their lives each and every day to bring our people and countries back to a balanced normal. Only God can see us safely through and out of this world crisis. ~x