The Choral, the Bronte Sisters, Tony Cane-Honeysett, The Detectorists and more on Weekend Meanderings.

The Choral, the Bronte Sisters, Tony Cane-Honeysett, The Detectorists and more on Weekend Meanderings.

Weekend Meanderings

Good Saturday morning friends. It’s time for Weekend Meanderings with Kim and Juliet. Join us as we share all of the things that piqued our interests and caught our eye this week.

Kim, Juliet and I are back for our first post of 2026. It was a nice holiday break but it is always good to be back together. I personally love to see what Kim and Juliet are up to and enjoying on the West Coast.

As I mentioned yesterday, I am fully embracing the last weekend before the holidays and break are over. The week between Christmas and the New Year is my favorite, everyone is relaxed, typically there is nothing on the calendar and a lot of things are closed. There is no reason to even leave the house.

For the most part I even turned off and tuned out of social media. I am still enjoying my Christmas decor and tree, (we leave it up until January 6th), and eating cookies. We haven’t started a diet or sliming regimen, and are not up and at it at 5 am running miles. It’s a s-l-o-w start to 2026.

Sadly, there has been no snow yet this winter. I have my fingers crossed that we will see something before these season is over.

Ok, let’s meander.

Wuthering Heights Was Never a Love Story

This documentary explores the lives and literary legacy of the Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily, and Anne; three women who transformed English literature from a remote parsonage on the Yorkshire moors.

MARY’S LAST MASTERPIECE

For over twenty years, filmmaker Tony Cane-Honeysett documented the life of his mother, British artist Mary Cane-Honeysett. This documentary follows her journey from youthful ambition and joyful painting sessions while striving for acceptance into the Royal Academy of Art to the heartbreaking challenges she faced after a debilitating stroke leaving her with uncontrollable tremors. Mary’s Last Masterpiece is a deeply moving portrait of talent, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit – a story of an artist who refused to stop creating, no matter the odds.

Mary was an amazing artist, I just wish that she would have been accepted to the Royal Academy. I enjoyed her spunky and he love of her home.

The Detectorists

Set against the serene backdrop of rural Wales, this short documentary follows wildlife ecologist Lee Jenkins and his two German Pointers—Neo and pup-in-training Cariad—as they search for elusive otters. Using scent detection to guide camera trap placement, the team gathers crucial evidence to protect these endangered animals. Shot from a dog’s-eye view with immersive cinematography, the film offers a poetic glimpse into conservation through the nose and eyes of a canine detective.

Threshold: the choir who sing to the dying

Dying is a process and in a person’s final hours and days, Nickie and her Threshold Choir are there to accompany people on their way and bring comfort.

This choir is amazing. It must be a comfort to those who are walking the path to the end of their lives. Truthfully, I do not think I could do this, could you?

The Choral

The Choral, starring Ralph Fiennes has been on my list to see and is finally at a theatre near me. It is a period movie about a small town choral society struggling during WWI.

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In Case You Missed It~On the Blog This Week

Many people make resolutions, or pick a word of the year, I like to make a list of reflection questions. Some years they are the same as the year before other years I make a new list. Here are 25 reflection questions will help you evaluate what happened this year and set intentional direction for what comes next.

My routine has been off the month of December, with holiday preparations and lots of guests. This week I am getting back into my routine. This week I shared 7 morning habits to help successfully start your day. 

My wish for you is that 2026 exceeds your hopes and brings you unexpected joys. Stay curious, say yes to things that energize you, align your choices with your values, and create space in your life by letting go of what no longer serves you. You can read more of the note I wrote you of my wishes for you this year! 

Last but not least, Friday Favorites, including this casual fair isle sweater outfit, some comforting and scrumptious meals, books and so much more. 

UNTIL NEXT TIME

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Before you go, tell me what are you most looking forward to this weekend?

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Have a wonderful day friends, enjoy your weekend. If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.

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