Thin Slices of Joy

No heat warning for the first time in a few days. Still hot.

So true! 🥵

Had a chat with a relative with lingering anosmia from COVID. He's fully vaccinated, but he did have sore throat and fatigue. He misses the taste of brownies. He ate more thinking that would help. Learned that just made him fat. 🤦🏻

I suggested he bite into a whole clove (not garlic) to see if he can taste it.

Husband: That won't help!

Me: Probably not, but I do it when I feel a mouth sore coming on. Strange sensation. Just wanted to see if he'd do it. 😏

To continue. I pointed out the new monstera leaves had no fenestrations so might need more light. He left to get another cup of coffee. I heard him say to the dog, "And what would we do without fenestrations?'

Good thing he cooks. 😒

In my case it saved everywhere we called home. I might have started some fires by accident.

Ok, they've only been tiny fires, so not huge feats.

This video made me tear up. I've posted her videos before, but now Nandi has performed in an arena with the Foo Fighters! The recording is by her dad who screamed himself hoarse.

Gorgeous!

I have a relative who can be so dramatic that we've learned to ignore it. I was more chatty earlier. She's the one in green. The four of us live in 3 different countries. I looked online for reports of an imminent asteroid strike.

Out of the blue my younger daughter has decided to make cheese. Ricotta. I like ricotta. Never thought to make it from scratch. Can't wait to try. 😋

It's the first time. I have no idea how long it will take. She said if it works, she'll make a cannoli filling, but put into cream puffs. We don't have those cannoli forms.

Will let you know.

New Yo-Yo Ma Songs of Comfort. Never heard it before but definitely soothing.

Profiteroles. 😋

No sneezing!

Stanley Tucci, a joy to watch and a joy to read about. May have to subscribe to the channel with his show.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/639873/stanley-tucci-actor-facts

Small joys in pandemic:

- extra time with my family especially the one moving out

- medical appointments extended or made virtual so I didn't have to go in so frequently

- learning plant care is self care

- learned how to manage sourdough starter

- music made in isolation but together

- the HCWs I know were able to get some vacation time before the current wave started

- seeing vaccines working based on hospital data and countries like Iceland and Denmark

- family will be leaving for work or school soon. They're vaccinated and wear masks. Should be ok. Maybe I can now learn to play the ukulele?

I hate all the extra waste from masks. I've found the elastic from the procedural masks work well as plant ties and wicks for bottom watering. 👍