A Cake to Bring Comfort (to Kids and Parents)
“Instead of remembering cancelled plans and uncertainty, maybe they’ll remember this as the time when they discovered that baking can be not just a means to a sweet reward, but an act of self-care and solace, just as it is now for their worried mother.” Margaux Laskey, NYT This recipe makes a sweet, dense, moist […]
I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share
Take it from someone who couldn’t: Go outside. (But stay six feet away from anyone.) “One of the things I missed most while living in space was being able to go outside and experience nature. After being confined to a small space for months, I actually started to crave nature – the color green, the […]
What Brings You Joy?
Here was a list I posted before the Corona Challenge: Then, the list included: laughing with my family and friends. Being with people I adore. Explorations in town and around the world. Being in, on or near water. Visiting gardens. Filling my car with flowers and plants to add to our back yard. Growing our […]
Lemon Panna Cotta
It melts in your mouth. Thanks to an abundance of lemons, Nacole’s amazing ability to scope out terrific recipes AS WELL AS her generous spirit, we enjoyed many melt-in-your-mouth moments. Simply scrumptious. Ingredients: Instructions: Check out more recipes at freshperspectives.org
Meats Delivered to Your Doorstep
Thanks to Mary Heffernan, who helped me set up the original FP BLOG many years ago/then doing web design/she’s now operating a ranch with her former-attorney husband and four daughters in Northern California. You might enjoy following her on Instagram @fivemarysfarms. AND hearing about the meats you can access online while times are tough in […]
Celebrating Spring (even during lockdown)
I’ve always been in awe of and in love with nature. Sowing seeds in the ground, watching them grow and often eating what emerges. The explosions of and subtle shifts in color. The seasonal surprises. While our exposure is now limited with the onset of social distancing, simply stepping outside and getting a breath of […]
HELLO DEAR FP FRIENDS
FRESH PERSPECTIVES is in the process of being UPDATED from our original website to a far fresher format. It will take time to populate this new site with informative, helpful and/or inspiring ideas. Bear with me and continue to return as the site expands in size, scope and relevance to you and other moms working […]
Humor Helps
Yes, We Make Coronavirus Jokes “Humor helps us take back control and connect—two things we have lost in our fight against the pandemic. Not only are we unable to stop the tidal wave of infection washing over us, but we are being forced to endure this reality alone in our own home. Powerless and isolated, […]
Some Good News With John Krasinski
Known for his role as sardonic nice guy Jim Halpert on NBC’s popular TV series, The Office, John Krasinski won a 2007 and 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series. He’s now helping us all cope with a sense of humor and hope from home. Such a […]
Finding Humor Even in the Worst of Times
“As researchers continue to study coronavirus and how it spreads, they are learning that many people who are infected with it are contagious even if they don’t show any symptoms. For that reason, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending that everyone use cloth face coverings when they go into the public for […]