How Are You Treating Yourself This Holiday Week?
It was 34 degrees this morning in L.A. and I online sale shopped for a cashmere beanie.
Painting by Lori Larusso
Ellsworth Kelly, RIP
I don’t know much about visual art. When visiting museums, I spend a lot of the time in my head. But every once in a while an artist’s work goes straight to my heart, and that’s how I feel about Ellsworth Kelly. In some kind of alchemy, his bold, minimalist paintings short-circuit the overactivity of my brain, and make me joyous. What a legacy. His obit here
Orange Curve, 1964-65
Staying Nurtured
In times of stress, we have to be particularly nice to ourselves. Given the demands of the season, what will you do for some self-nurturing during the next 10 days?
(I’m going to see lots of movies.)
Illustration by Tomi Ungerer
My Happy Holidays Survival Strategy
Today, I asked a single friend about her goal for the week, and tongue in cheek, she said to “get through it without slitting her wrists.” Though not quite as dire, I used to feel a version of that. It changed a decade ago when I decided to take charge of the holidays by orchestrating my own Christmas party. For this year, I reserved matinee movie tickets for 7 friends to see Star Wars. After that, everyone will come to my place for a feast. I’ve been plotting the menu for weeks and the last few days, I started buying the non-perishable ingredients. (Meats and veggies will be purchased Wednesday). This gives me a plan, a purpose, a sense of belonging. How are you doing?
Holiday card by Curt Melo
What’s Your Essential Holiday Food?
This year for my Christmas feast, I’m baking Tiramisu. What holiday foods are a must on your list?
Painting by Holly Farrell
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