What are your plans for this weekend? Freddie, some boys, and I are headed to watch the movie Coyote vs. ACME, which seems genuinely hilarious. Have you watched any good films recently? Wishing you a relaxing weekend, and here are some links from across the web…
“I lost my dad on 9/11. He cherished his office with a view.” Such a beautiful, poignant personal essay. (NYTimes gift link)
People are going wild over Nathan Fielder’s latest documentary on Elizabeth Holmes. The trailer is SO strange.
This new collection makes me eager to relocate to the English countryside.
Salted caramel brownies.
Hold on, why aren’t all dry shampoos applied this way?
17 things that are better secondhand.
Speaking of which, my secondhand shopping approach is to look for brands I already adore, like Jamie Haller, Clare V. and Loeffler Randall.
I wish to be a dad. *laughs hysterically* *rings hands*
How entertaining are these playful photos of Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle?
I noticed these stylish ballet pumps all over Europe.
Passive-aggressive emails from my toddler about starting school. “Appreciate you doing the groundwork but this is a pass for me.”
Emma Cline’s latest novel, Switzy, might be the finest book I’ve ever read. And how to craft the life you desire. xoxo (Big Salad gift links)
Plus, two reader comments:
Says Emily Crowder on what do you want to learn this year? “When my grandmother passed, she left me a little money. I saved it, too consumed by grief. A year later, I attended a yoga class, and the instructor played a cello piece. Tears streamed down my face. When I returned home, I enrolled in an adult beginner cello class every Tuesday night. Learning to be humble and seek something beautiful amidst my screeching has brought me immense pleasure and joy. I think about my grandmother as I practice scales and how eager she was to learn until the end of her life. It’s an enormous, enormous gift.”
Says Karen on would you wear ghost lashes: “250+ comments on not wearing mascara! Joanna, you are the OG blogger for a reason, haha.” Says Jess: “I thought the same thing! The way a simple post can make us feel like we are chatting with girlfriends at dinner is unmatched.” Adds Nadine: “Thank you to the wonderful CoJ community. I was feeling very down and tired, and reading the comments on mascara (which I have no strong feelings about) lifted my spirits. There are so many good people here, who are respectful, interested, and warm.” Ed. note: Love this community so much. xoxo
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