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…
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…
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…
I recently had two encounters where individuals I knew in real life could benefit from my knowledge from over these 18 years of blogging. This happens often; when folks understand what I do for a living they often suggest we get together for a drink or lunch or coffee to “pick my brain.” And I…
I originally wrote this post about what to wear for a hospital vigil back in 2012 when my sister was having a procedure. Recently, it received some traffic and I received a comment and a few emails thanking me for writing it. I decided to update it so it remains a useful resource for those…
Last Saturday, there wasn’t a Weekend Reads because I was preparing for vacation after a weird short week due to the 4th of July. This week, Weekend Reads is here but a bit discombobulated because it’s being written while I am on vacation. As I type this I am on the couch of our rental…
Amazon Prime Day is July 11th and 12th this year. Prine Day is a time to score some pretty amazing deals, and they’re only available to those with an Amazon Prime membership (if you don’t have one you can sign up for a free trial at this link). There are thousands upon thousands of things…
There is nothing better than being able to get away on vacation. Whether you’re flying to a destination or packing up the car for a road trip, a quick Amtrak ride to a local city or an hours-long trip to a distant destination, your vacation will be better if you pack well. Below I share…
Weekend Reads #253 I booked a multigenerational vacation to bring my mom and kids closer and, wow, did it backfire. (Insider) Jenna Lyons, the famously stylish former president of J. Crew has joined the rebooted “Real Housewives of New York City.” Why? (New York Times – gift article) A year after the repeal of Roe…