I have a very bad habit of speaking a post in my head. Then it’s gone and it never makes it to the page. That happened twice this week. Once it was the fabulous fennel that we have here. The second was a post of stormy days contemplating the vastness of the sea. Slightly different topics. lol
Today I feel needs to be marked. I have seen many friends leave social media either temporarily or permanently in the wake of all that is coming forward. Honestly I feel it has always been gross, but it is also the only way I have to connect with some of the people in my life. And I love the quick hit posts I can make. But I also have to say I miss the days before it all began. I had a knitting and life blog (sadly I deleted it once I moved on to the socials). I posted at least once a week. It was a chronicle of my life and interests. As this is. I loved connecting with people through that place. I still have friends I’ve since met in person that originally also had a blog in that space. So while I will not be leaving social media this week I will be spending more time here…reading and writing. It feels so much healthier.
What I will also be doing this week is cooking and baking and learning and recording some lessons for a course I’m building. Marc is repotting his succulent garden. Still a new concept for us. Also, sitting inside and outside contemplating the beauty of this planet and what it might look like if we all just put her first.
I think I mentioned my gratitude practice last post. Today my three things are—the sea, the sun, the seagull alarm clock. What are yours?
Ciao a tutti
Harley and I have been following your adventures and enjoying watching your new life from afar, but this particular post compelled me to comment. In the early days of social media I felt like it was a great way to keep in touch with old friends and see how people were doing. Watch their kids grow up, etc. it has changed so much and has become so toxic but also I don’t see my friends on social media anymore, all I see are videos and advertisements. When I was writing my food blog regularly that felt like a much more genuine way to chronicle not only recipes but what was going on in our lives. And no social media vitriol. I like the idea of going back to that format. It does seem a lot healthier. Here’s to good health in 2025 and beyond!
You’ve been on my mind! I love reading what you write and also have the maddening habit of thinking-in-post-form. I won’t be leaving socials as they are a lifeline for so many (my long-time community in California was Altadena). Love to you and Marc 🤗