Why rom-coms? Why fight it?

I've found myself gravitating to really formulaic rom-coms on Netflix lately. It's not my usual fare, but I'm finding that watching those is somehow comforting. I particularly like the ones where Italy and cooking are involved, it seems. I'm almost puzzled by this recent desire for escapism, but I spent a lot of the winter watching mysteries, so I guess this is what my brain wants right now. Probably it's some sort of insulation against the atrocities in the news. 

We all need a break. If this is my (temporary) mental hiding place, so be it. It could be a whole lot worse.

The weather around here is warm and sunny for a few days, so I'm soaking that vibe in as well. G planted the two honeyberry bushes yesterday afternoon, and if they take off, that'll be nice. Something new to add to the fruits of our labor, quite literally. And both of the holly bushes survived the winter! I hope that they'll grow a lot this summer so we don't have to worry about them next winter. 

Stay safe, folks. The news cycle is crippling. I'm sure I'm not the only one who just wants to hide in their house, or escape to a quiet corner somewhere. 

Hug your loved ones.

C



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