Good Stuff for Your Weekend
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Some Good Stuff… Eight links, two soap operas, and a really good mystery.
But first, some words of wisdom:
“Nothing in this life is easy, certanly not storytelling.” ~ Cece Lyra
A gorgeous essay and photos about a baby girl that’s the color of peaches… (Will it Ever)
Please, whatever you do, just #stay… H.O.P.E. Hold On Pain Ends.
North Korean POWs captured in Ukraine share their experience, and in the least shocking revelation of all time, these boys had no idea what or who they were fighting. It’s clear their government sees them as disposable, as single-use plastic bags. (Wall Street Journal)
I added a few of these books about hiking and walking to my TBR (Modern Mrs. Darcy)
New prints from this beautiful soul are on sale now!
Sevy is a 20-year-old internationally collected abstract artist with Down syndrome, originally from Sofia, Bulgaria. Born with an extra chromosome in a society less accepting of differences, she spent her early years in institutions. In 2016, her life transformed when she was embraced by her forever family in Texas, where she now thrives in a life filled with love, happiness, and creativity.
From the moment she joined her family, Sevy’s passion for art was undeniable. She has since flourished as an artist, discovering her true calling and finding her voice through her vibrant and inspiring works.Cup of Jo asks their readers, What do you like about where you live? (Cup of Jo) And to answer the question, I would have to say winter sunsets at Hendry’s Beach
This is a test to see if my husband still reads my newsletter.
Apparently, butter is funny… (Sophia is Voracious)
My take is: we all love, and want to look like, a snack.
Watched
I had to stop watching Bravo years ago. Once, during a disagreement with Nick, I said, “You don’t have my back!” He looked at me a little sideways, and I realized the Housewives were making me sassy. I binged about a dozen episodes this week in the hospital, and I’m happy to report that I haven’t missed a thing. These shows are perfect background noise to hospital anxiety. ;)
Recent Reads
A literary thriller set at camp in the 1970s… Yes, please! This was long but flew by. Well-written and interesting commentary on class.
“Rich people, thought Judy—she thought this then, and she thinks it now—generally become most enraged when they sense they’re about to be held accountable for their wrongs.” ~ Liz Moore
In case you missed it:
Heart on a Trampoline
... As I put a book about shapes back on the shelf, I felt my heart flip inside my chest. I've had heart palpitations for most of my adult life, so the feeling was familiar. I put my hand over my heart like I was saying The Pledge of Allegiance, took a deep breath and waited for it to pass… it didn’t.