Monday Musings No. 132

A Northern Light in Provence, Slow Travel, Summer Fashion and much more on Monday Musings. 

MONDAY MUSINGS NO. 132

WEEKEND UPDATE

Good morning friends, happy Monday musings to you.

It has been a weekend of non-stop fun. My mother and niece flew in on Thursday to surprise my sister and my other niece for her 18th birthday. Since then we have been on the go non-stop.

We began with a party on Friday night and ended with a family game of dominos on Sunday. Then the days started slow with a cup of chocolate or coffee on the porch watching and listening to the world wake up. Followed by walks to the village and strolling the farmers market. Lazy afternoons at the beach and the pool frolicking in the water, soaking up the sun and reading. Finally family dinners, drinks with friends and lots of cake, laughter, fun and long conversations that lasted well after bed time.

What about you? How was your weekend?

Ok, on to +5 Things.

1.READ~A Northern Light in Provence

A Northern Light in Provence

Ilse Erlund is a translator who lives in a house on stilts along the west coast of Greenland. Isolated and restless in her world by the sea, she convinces her publisher to pay for a trip to the country she has never visited but whose language she speaks fluently: France. Her mission is to translate the verses of Geoffrey “Po” Labaye, a charismatic poet known as “the last living troubadour of Provence.”

Upon arrival in the medieval hilltop village of Belle Rivière, Ilse falls under the spell of the Provençal way of life, captivated by the air, the sun, the vibrant spring colors, and the dulcet sounds of the dialect. Soon enough, Ilse is captivated by the poet, too, and she and Po develop a daily rhythm and warm camaraderie—which is disrupted by the arrival of the poet’s son, Frey. Though he has a fiancée back in Paris, Frey turns his attentions to Ilse, and suddenly she is forced to learn another language, one her translation skills have not prepared her to decode. Where—and with whom—does her future lie?

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2. WATCHED~Sonia Mota: Simply Slow Traveler

Take a minute to enjoy the beauty of Provence. One of the most beautiful places in France and a wonderful area to visit.

3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN

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In defense of Disney adults.

The 30 Best Comedy Movies of All Time

Meet CrowdStrike, the company at the heart of the global tech outage

Is AI the Bitter End—or the Lucrative Future—of Book Publishing?

The simple Japanese method for a tidier and less wasteful fridge

‘It comes for your very soul’: how Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s

4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES

A simple white sundress with keep you cool and stylish on these hot summer days and sultry evenings. Pair it with your favorite neutral sandal or add a pop of color if you wish. Simple earrings and a bag are all you need for accessories.

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5. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT~WEEKEND MEANDERINGS

Saturday I joined Kim and Juliet for Weekend Meanderings, our weekly series of all of the things that piqued our interest and caught our eye.

THAT’S ALL FOR NOW

I hope that you enjoyed Monday Musings and found something to read, watch or even add to your cart.

What did you do for fun this weekend? 

What are you reading?

Is there anything else you think we need to read, watch or make?

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