A Part / A p a r t: Earth Day Mix

1. Visit

2. Watch

On the Beach, 1959

Cold War "what if" scenario starring Gregory Peck (dashing, stoic), Ava Gardner (passionate, stunning) and Fred Astaire (contemplative and not dancing).

A great example of how lightness must be paired with heaviness for complex expression

3. Wonder

4. Read

About Grace, Anthony Doerr

2004

I love Doerr's attention to the metaphorical implications of the natural world. The protagonist understands rain, flooding, ice, storms, etc. scientifically, as the reader starts to understand them emotionally.

5. Eat

I'm totally obsessed with raw kale salads, more nutrition than salad greens and easier than cooking kale!! Just remember to only use tender or young kale- the old tough stuff will not be as pleasant.

The possibilities are endless but here is an especially warm weather version I made today