Another roller-coaster of a week ends and begins. I’m not sure how much more of 2020 we can all take without checking into a looney bin for sheer relief. Just kidding, I’m not even close to being there, and I’m weathering our new normal better than most people. Andy and I have found a rhythm and a certain peace to co-habitating 24/7, which isn’t that surprising given our ability to get along swimmingly on vacation. In the best possible mindset, I just look upon this as a vacation of sorts, and a preparation for the new way of the world. It’s not so scary and onerous if you frame it that way. On with our weekly recap…
FaceBook unveiled a new avatar option, as seen in the featured pics here. I haven’t written a blog post on it because, well, I can’t be bothered. Maybe I’ll do it another time. Until then, gaze upon something that looks not very much like me, and just be thankful for that. (I tried to put more gray in the hair area, but this is the best I could do, as the next option was white – not quite there yet, but close! These days are saltier than the pepper.)
The first Monday in May just wasn’t the same this year.
Todd Sanfield models his own underwear line himself. Respect.
A lovely lilac ending to the week.
It was piano music that brought back these memories. Not a song I knew or had even heard before, but it was played by someone I used to know.
Just wear a mask and don’t be a dick.
Our perfectly quiet and quietly perfect 10th wedding anniversary.
My summer body, from many summers ago.
Some semi-naked male celebrities in shades of grey.
Nothing semi here: this is Nicholas Hoult naked.
Yes children, these are called CDs and I still have a bunch of them.
This vase is a vessel of beauty and holder of flowers and memories.
A new spring cologne by Kilian, quite suitable for wearing at home.
My dear friend Ann lost her mother this week, and I lost a big piece of my past.
The under-appreciated and oft-vilified dandelion deserves some praise.
Stillness and storms – an apt description for a week that went in all directions. Flowers, gardening and meditation kept me as sane as possible. I highly suggest all three for anyone seeking some peace, and I’m completely open to all suggestions on other avenues of tranquility.
The week ended, and a new one begins, on this lovely lilac note.
Hunks of the Day included Kenta Seki, Max von Essen, Jake Picking, Tom Trotter, and Saquon Barkley.
