A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou…
From The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Translated by Edward Fitzgerald
A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, a book of verse… and good friend(s). Such simple pleasures seem pretty quaint today. The pace of life for most of us in the 21st century is fast and frenetic. And simple things, like taking long aimless walks; indulging in Saturday afternoon naps; savoring long, bracing showers; and going on picnics seem incongruous to our fast-paced lifestyles.
When was the last time you had a picnic? Not a production-style poolside party or a fancy, complicated barbeque, but a simple, old-fashioned picnic? The kind where you sat on a blanket and unpacked a hamper and ate things like crusty French bread, sharp cheese, hard boiled eggs accompanied, of course, by a jug of wine.
A picnic engages your senses and clears out your head. For an hour or so, you just simply delight in what nature sends your way, whether it is the pulse of the breeze, the antics of the birds, or even the annoying flies and pesky ants. A few weeks ago, my grandsons and I were entertained when a multi-generational family of javelina strolled up to the patio to check out our picnic menu. What a surprise! What a delight!
Knowing that outdoor picnics are still months away for people in many parts of the country, I was inspired to create a special indoor picnic collection which you can find at OakStreet. Check it out. You owe it to yourself to have a picnic soon.
Indoor Picnic Basket
Spring time is nearing, but not quite here...so why not bring the joy of a spring time picnic inside? With this set from OakStreet Man, you will have all of the tools you need to turn your own home into a romantic spring picnic.
Includes the Following:
- Vinturi Tower Aerator
- Set of 2 Pinot Noir Glasses
- Cheese Knife Set
- Salt and Pepper Shakers
- (2) Individual Salad Bowls
- 15" Salad Bowl
- Salad Tongs
