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Dance at Bougival is an 1883 work by Pierre-Auguste Renoir |
Get up and dance!
"Happiness is the friend
who'll dance with you
to the song
that's not meant for dancing"
--thatonerule:#2887
Showing posts with label Covid-19. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Covid-19. Show all posts
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Get Up
Song - Get Up Stand Up by Playing for Change - Song Around the World
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Three Mini's
Song - Outlander - The Skye Boat Song by Bear McCreary
In the last few weeks I have taken three mini vacations all while SIP at home. The first one was ordering Sam Heughan's The Sassenach Whiskey. Mr. B and I enjoy him on the Outlander series. It took several months to arrive and I will pop it one evening soon while watching Outlander reruns as we are in Droughtlander right now - meaning the lack of a new show until next year.
I mean just look at this man - who wouldn't want a wee dram with him - in a kilt - of course!
My second mini-vacay was ordering bread from Poilâne a bakery in Paris.....yes really Paris, France. OK here is the deal.....I was tired of our local artisan bread drying out each day and I had heard that in France they use linen bags to let some air in but not too much. I started looking on Amazon but they all had corny labels on them so I thought of Poilâne.
Then little Henry arrived and he munched on a piece of bread too as did his daddy. I sent Andy home with a slice for Ashley too!
PS - The linen bread bag doesn't work....maybe I shouldn't have left my SF Sourdough bread in it for 4 days????
My next adventure was a little more local -- Santa Fe! Several years ago I went to a Painting Workshop there given by the artist Carol Marine. It was held at a convent and the food was catered locally and was amazing. One of the things I loved most was their granola that they served with breakfast. We have ordered it through the years but I had forgotten about it until last week. So I jumped on their website - Santa Fe Granola Company - and ordered us two bags. Mmmmm.....
In the last few weeks I have taken three mini vacations all while SIP at home. The first one was ordering Sam Heughan's The Sassenach Whiskey. Mr. B and I enjoy him on the Outlander series. It took several months to arrive and I will pop it one evening soon while watching Outlander reruns as we are in Droughtlander right now - meaning the lack of a new show until next year.
I mean just look at this man - who wouldn't want a wee dram with him - in a kilt - of course!
My second mini-vacay was ordering bread from Poilâne a bakery in Paris.....yes really Paris, France. OK here is the deal.....I was tired of our local artisan bread drying out each day and I had heard that in France they use linen bags to let some air in but not too much. I started looking on Amazon but they all had corny labels on them so I thought of Poilâne.
It's an amazing bakery that bakes mostly bread and is located at
8 Rue du Cherche-Midi in the heart of Paris.
I went to their website - HERE.
I placed an order for the linen bread bag and noticed that there was a 30 euro charge for shipping. It seemed a little steep but when I realized all of the money that I was saving Mr. B by not traveling to France this year, it seemed like a great deal! I threw in a few more items in my cart and noticed that the shipping cost stayed the same. I ordered some shortbread cookie spoons for my mom to dip in her morning coffee and a loaf of Walnut Bread. I received a text the next morning that they were just taking my bread out of the oven and getting it ready for shipping and that I would receive it by 10:30 the next morning!
Ding-dong......right on time!
It even came with a handwritten card thanking me for my order.
I had a little bit of Brie on hand and Mr. B and I had a delicious breakfast! I put on French music and danced around the kitchen with joy in my heart!!!
Delish!!!
Delish!!!
Then little Henry arrived and he munched on a piece of bread too as did his daddy. I sent Andy home with a slice for Ashley too!
PS - The linen bread bag doesn't work....maybe I shouldn't have left my SF Sourdough bread in it for 4 days????
My next adventure was a little more local -- Santa Fe! Several years ago I went to a Painting Workshop there given by the artist Carol Marine. It was held at a convent and the food was catered locally and was amazing. One of the things I loved most was their granola that they served with breakfast. We have ordered it through the years but I had forgotten about it until last week. So I jumped on their website - Santa Fe Granola Company - and ordered us two bags. Mmmmm.....
So what little surprises have you been enjoying during SIP?
We all need to break it up a little and have some fun!
"Quarantine has me realizing why my dog
gets so excited about something moving outside
and going for walks and car rides.
I just barked at a squirrel."
Friday, May 15, 2020
Sixty and Counting
Video - The Squirrel, the Physicist and the Bird Feeder by Claude Lyneis
Zipper the squirrel just chillin'
So Friday is day number 60 of shelter in place!
And I am wondering how you and your families are doing?
If you are anything like me, there are good days and not so good days.
Some days I get a lot done around the house and in the garden.
Other days I want to sit and read.
Some days I find an interesting recipe, order the ingredients and cook to my hearts delight while listening to fun music.
Other days nothing sounds appealing....
But I do think I am adjusting and each day gets better and better. I also feel like the warmer weather has helped. And seeing my garden bloom!
Hang in there and chill.....like Zipper!
**I hope you watch the video at the top of my post. A woman I have painted with for many years - Joanne Taeuffer has a neighbor in Berkeley and he is the one who filmed this hilarious video! Just see who has the last laugh Shirley the squirrel or Claude the physicist?
**I hope you watch the video at the top of my post. A woman I have painted with for many years - Joanne Taeuffer has a neighbor in Berkeley and he is the one who filmed this hilarious video! Just see who has the last laugh Shirley the squirrel or Claude the physicist?
"Take life one SIP at a time"
-- Jeanette
-- Jeanette
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Tag Your It
Song - La Mer by Kevin Cline
The other evening I got a wild hair.....I was tired of staying at home....I wanted to see some new sights.....I wanted to eat out.......I was tired of doing dishes....basically I was having a mini-meltdown! I decided that what I could do (and stay within the SIP order) was to order Mr. B and myself breakfast from a local restaurant to surprise him the following morning. So I did a DoorDash order from Brioche de Paris.
In the morning it was a warm sunny day on our back deck so I popped open our umbrellas and set the table with a Provencal tablecloth & napkins. I put on some French music to add a touch of joie de vivre. Our goodies arrived on time and the Brioche eggs, cheese & bacon sandwiches were delightful. To finish it off I had ordered two Wild Berry Tarts. We were so full that we split one tart and the other one will go to my mom who lives down the street.
The restaurant was great and even sent Mr. B a piping hot cup of coffee for free!
Another mini-vacation while staying at home.
I told Mr. B that he gets to surprise me with a mini-vay-cay next week - Tag Your It!
The other evening I got a wild hair.....I was tired of staying at home....I wanted to see some new sights.....I wanted to eat out.......I was tired of doing dishes....basically I was having a mini-meltdown! I decided that what I could do (and stay within the SIP order) was to order Mr. B and myself breakfast from a local restaurant to surprise him the following morning. So I did a DoorDash order from Brioche de Paris.
In the morning it was a warm sunny day on our back deck so I popped open our umbrellas and set the table with a Provencal tablecloth & napkins. I put on some French music to add a touch of joie de vivre. Our goodies arrived on time and the Brioche eggs, cheese & bacon sandwiches were delightful. To finish it off I had ordered two Wild Berry Tarts. We were so full that we split one tart and the other one will go to my mom who lives down the street.
The restaurant was great and even sent Mr. B a piping hot cup of coffee for free!
Another mini-vacation while staying at home.
I told Mr. B that he gets to surprise me with a mini-vay-cay next week - Tag Your It!
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Here's to Hearts
Song - My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion cover by Karolina Protsenko
Yesterday I took a lovely walk with my buddy Jill. Now most of you know I haven't been out much in the last 7 months due to respiratory issues. But taking a stroll around the neighborhood sounded perfect. We were walking over a bridge and I saw these colorful little hearts.
This one looks like a bird flying to its nest filled with eggs and love.
The hearts were on both sides of the bridge. Most of them were giving thanks to doctors and nurses.
But most were a reminder about love and caring for our community. I was delighted to stumble upon them!
Yesterday I took a lovely walk with my buddy Jill. Now most of you know I haven't been out much in the last 7 months due to respiratory issues. But taking a stroll around the neighborhood sounded perfect. We were walking over a bridge and I saw these colorful little hearts.
This one looks like a bird flying to its nest filled with eggs and love.
The hearts were on both sides of the bridge. Most of them were giving thanks to doctors and nurses.
But most were a reminder about love and caring for our community. I was delighted to stumble upon them!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Checking In
Song - Everlasting Arms by Playing for Change - Song Around the World
Hello there little beauty! I do mean you.....
Just wanted to check in to see how you are coping with all that is happening in our world right now. Are you able to find something to do at home that fills you up? Or are you bouncing from one project to the next due to lack of focus? Are all of your closets and drawers clean and orderly? Have you been cooking up a storm or baking?
I am a little of all of the above.
Hang in there...we will get through this together!
Hello there little beauty! I do mean you.....
Just wanted to check in to see how you are coping with all that is happening in our world right now. Are you able to find something to do at home that fills you up? Or are you bouncing from one project to the next due to lack of focus? Are all of your closets and drawers clean and orderly? Have you been cooking up a storm or baking?
I am a little of all of the above.
Hang in there...we will get through this together!
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Living Alone
Song - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by James Taylor & Keb' Mo'
There are times during this SIP when it can be pretty lonely especially if you live alone. Think about connecting with a neighbor, friend or loved one during this time. Write a note, send a card, bring by some flowers in a Mason jar, call them or better yet FaceTime with them as it is great fun to see and hear the other person. Hopefully share a laugh!
There are times during this SIP when it can be pretty lonely especially if you live alone. Think about connecting with a neighbor, friend or loved one during this time. Write a note, send a card, bring by some flowers in a Mason jar, call them or better yet FaceTime with them as it is great fun to see and hear the other person. Hopefully share a laugh!
Monday, March 30, 2020
Remember When?
Song - I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz
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| "The Picnic" (Holyday) by James Tissot |
Just remembering the good old days.....(sigh)
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Support
Song - Lean on Me - Playing for Change - Song Around the World
Just checking in on you.....are you coping? How are your loved ones?
I have been trying to bring you beautiful images from my garden or from trips I have taken. Reading and music take me away when I am in my bubble at home. The music that has been inspiring me lately is from a group of musicians - Playing for Change
"Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people."
"These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language."
These quotes are from their website which you can find HERE.
Just checking in on you.....are you coping? How are your loved ones?
I have been trying to bring you beautiful images from my garden or from trips I have taken. Reading and music take me away when I am in my bubble at home. The music that has been inspiring me lately is from a group of musicians - Playing for Change
"Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people."
"These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language."
These quotes are from their website which you can find HERE.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Song Around the World
Song - Gimme Shelter - cover by Playing for Change - Song Around the World
If you don't normally click on the songs at the top of my posts, please click on this one.
It will lift up your heart - J
Thursday, March 26, 2020
New Exhibit
I paint with a group of amazing women artists and occasionally we hang exhibits together.
After waiting 2-3 years for a show at the Orinda Library Gallery BASA's name finally came up.
We were due to hang on March 31st and then the pandemic hit.
So with Covid-19 on everyone's mind we decided to take what we have been
working so hard on and give you a virtual show. How creative is that!
Here is the link: Click Me!
During this stressful time I hope our video gives you a moment to relax.
Stay well......Jeanette
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