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| Sidney Hall's (1931) astronomical chart illustration of the Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and the Anser. Original from Library of Congress. |
What is a 'Pleasure List?'
Inspired by the Pleasure Lists and Moon Lists on Substack, the intent of this page is to articulate some of the little things in my life that bring delight in hopes that someone else may find joy from it as well. Much like gratitude journaling, a pleasure list helps one stay rooted in the present moment.
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Doing hot yoga early in the morning.
Observing the full moon through a bedroom window.
Making the time to go on walks.
A French 75 in a coupe glass.
Reading monthly horoscopes.
Wearing night-blooming jasmine to bed.
A ripe stone fruit. Preferably a peach.
Keeping old birthday cards and letters to reread as the years go by.
Making gnocchi or pasta from scratch.
Sunlight on snow. Watching the season turn to spring.
Having two-hour long lunches with my grandmother.
Listening to Françoise Hardy and France Gall.
A silk pillowcase.
Sunday mornings in bed. Sometimes with a crossword puzzle.
Coffee with velvety steamed milk. Speculoos cookies are mandatory.
Emulating Joan Didion's packing list.
Reading on the porch.
Freshly washed hair.
An outing with my mother.
Visiting an art museum. Being amongst creatives.
Wearing a birthstone.