Got any plans for this weekend? We’re gearing up for an exciting match of Ono 99 with pals, and I’m diving into the novel Pool House at night in bed and thoroughly enjoying it. Hope you have a great one, and here are some links from around the internet…
Gemma shares her top five summer beauty essentials. (Big Salad, thank you so much for your support)
How stunning is Ireland?
How to keep a marriage strong. “Opt for two smaller pizzas instead of agreeing on a big one,” ‘Where should we eat tonight?’ is another tricky question so stay prepared,” “A minor disagreement daily keeps major fights at bay.” Samantha Irby nails this relationship advice list.
A 2000-year-old Roman amphitheater hosts a World Cup watch party!
This collection is making me nostalgic for Michigan summers. I want to toss this dress over a swimsuit.
Can’t wait to watch the new Sense & Sensibility. Daisy Edgar Jones is an excellent choice, though I’m unsure anyone can surpass Emma Thompson in the 1995 edition.
The most reliable indicator of whether your life will be remarkable or ordinary.
I’m craving these shorts in every hue. (Athleta is up to 60% off through July 6th.)
20 of the internet’s wackiest travel tips. “Pack a regular power strip in your carry-on. Airport gates never have enough outlets, so when you find an occupied one, just ask the person if you can unplug them, plug in your power strip, and return their outlet along with five new ones. You will become the terminal hero.”
I just received this gorgeous new platter as a gift, and I’m already picturing it heaped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and crusty bread.
Also, the perfect picnic spread.
What an optimistic week in New York, with the primary victories and now the rent-freeze approval!
Plus, two reader comments:
Says M.Kim on what childhood lessons can’t you give up: “We relocated to a very rural area when I was 10. My mom was consistently amazed by the endless cornfields and remarked on them constantly — to the point that her three preteen kids started tuning her out. So, my dad imposed a rule: You MUST agree with mom when she remarks on the corn. He would guide us like a conductor: ‘That’s a lot of corn, Mom!’ Despite all our teenage rebellions, this rule was never broken. Now, 20 years on, as I drive along the same roads as an adult, my husband, who never experienced this but joined in due to my silly instincts, will look at me when we see the cornfields, and we’ll exclaim to each other, ‘That’s a lot of corn!’”
Says Kerry on what childhood lessons can’t you give up: “My mom taught us to always appreciate the sky. Marvel at the colors, observe the shapes of the clouds, watch a plane pass through, let the sun touch your face. It’s not only a lesson in slowing down but also in opening your chest and shoulders. It’s delightful, even when it’s raining.”
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