Weekend Reads #261 He was a lifelong bachelor. Now he’s getting married at age 93. (Washington Post – gift article) Use this power for good. (Indexed – thank you Sacha for sending this my way!) My hormone provider, CNM Carina Ryder was recently on the podcast 2 Chix on a Soapbox. (Spotify) Listening to Taylor… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #261
Weekend Reads #260 Let’s Talk About the September Cover of Vogue. (Cup of Jo) Nearly 90% of consumers no longer trust influencers, new study finds. (The Drum) Who’s afraid of Imagine Dragons? (Dirt) How the drunk party anthem sobered up. (GQ UK) I keep raving about my Eight Sleep mattress cover; this weekend it is… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #260
Weekend Reads #259 Did clean beauty go too far? (Allure) Friendship, digital connection, and death. (Shondaland) ‘What am I supposed to do?’: Suggested program cuts leave students lost. (the DA) An ode to telephone directories. (Oldster) Novelist Leila Mottley on Becoming a Literary Star at the Age of 21. (Bazaar) How You Should Change Your… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #259
I have now attended Dîner en Blanc on two separate occasions. This is an event that requires some preparation, supplies, and strategy to have a great time and I want to share what we’ve learned and what has worked to help others enjoy Dîner en Blanc. I hope these tips for Dîner en Blanc will… Continue Reading Tips for First Time Dîner en Blanc Attendees
I first went to see a Broadway musical when I was in 4th grade. My dad’s friend came to visit from NYC and took us to see La Cage aux Folles at the National Theatre in DC. I was hooked, and looked forward to any time in any city to see a musical. So when… Continue Reading What I Wore to Moulin Rouge the Musical
As you read this, I will be at Rehoboth Beach for the annual girls getaway (me, my sister, my mom, and my daughter). We’ve been doing this trip since before my daughter was on the scene. I get back, and then get back on the road for a family road trip that may be one… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #258
Weekend Reads #257 Sending love and strength to my friend Susan at Une Femme, a blog I know many of you also love. (une femme d’un certain age) I was honored to be invited on The Things We Know podcast! You can check out the interview here on Spotify or here on Apple Podcasts. The… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #257
Weekend Reads #256 Scientists unveil new avocado variety known as the “Luna”. (Axios) Lucia Tang on “oriental” fragrances. (Dirt) Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps’ record with dominant performance at World Championships. (CNN) DC valedictorian lived in tent under bridge. (NBC Washington) What’s with all the anonymous posts about divorce? (Gloria) Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #256
Weekend Reads #255 Something in space has been lighting up every 20 minutes since 1988. (Ars Tchnica) Oh my gosh, you know I love Allbirds but often find them… boring. Useful, utilitarian, but not super fun. Until now, check out these limited edition Allbirds Risers with the prettiest colorful trim! Obama takes to TikTok to… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #255