Things of Beauty #62
Stuff to read and soup to make
We're officially into the "Dark at Five O'Clock" time of the year here on the east coast of the US. Couple that with dropping temperatures and it's the perfect season to cozy up with a bowl of soup and something to read.
Which is exactly what's on the list this week: 4 things to read and 1 soup to make.
Articles and recipes I've squirreled away, lately:
🐿 This great essay from Tyson Glover about his Dad's unparalleled enthusiasm for Halloween and his hope that we all might:
Find the thing that fills your brain with creative questions.
Find the thing that lets you feel enthusiasm for making what isn't right in front of you.
Find the joy of what could be and the courage to put that out into the world.
🐿 A little levity and humor from
: A Prayer for Getting Through this Monday (good for days other than Monday, as well).🐿 I'm excited to try this vegetable soup recipe, very intrigued by the use of marinara sauce in the broth for added flavor.
🐿 Speaking of the early dark — really loved this reframe on the unique clarity that darkness can bring from
.🐿 I really enjoyed this New York Times article, shared by my friend Jenni: How to Strengthen Your Happiness Muscle (gift link). Some really practical tips for, as the author puts it, "recogniz[ing] that moments of brightness improve our well-being."
Do you have a favorite soup recipe? Or one you're excited to try? What good stuff have you been reading lately?
Be well, find tiny joy—
Mary-Chris
I have several new tabs open now online thanks to this post. Ha!