J.R. Johnson

We live in an often discouraging time, but when I take a step back from “the world” writ large, it can be endlessly encouraging too.

Today I’m baking as a way to say thank you to the neighbors. They helped us out when we were in a bit of a crunch, and it was a great reminder that day-to-day life is not only what we see in the headlines. 

It’s also what we make here, now, between us.

I hope the neighbors enjoy today’s kitchen adventures (magic posset, only this time with real key lime juice), but I’m mostly thankful to have a way to share a bit of good in the world. 

Whatever your way is, I hope that this weekend you have something to do, and someone to do it for.

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