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Monday Musings No. 127
WEEKEND UPDATE
Good morning friends, I hope that you had a lovely weekend. It was HOT here, humid too. The typical southern summer is upon us.
Golf fans, did you watch the U.S. Open? Did your player win? Pinehurst No.2 is one of the most challenging golf courses in the world, it is also in the top 100 courses to play. If I hadn’t walked the course and watched the golf greats in action I wouldn’t have believed it was so tricky.
This past week, we were going from morning til’ night, lots of golf in person and on tv, bbq’s, cocktails with friends, outings to the village to see all the action and to watch golf on the big screen, bands, dancing, food, fun and Father’s Day.
To say that I am tired is an understatement. All that fun has worn me out.
But there is no rest ahead because today an arborists is coming to look at a few trees that we are now paranoid about. Tuesday our architect is coming to see about making some tweaks to the design, then hopefully some decisions on the master bath tile, etc will be decided. And last but not least, we have friends arriving Thursday for two days.
What about you? How was your weekend? What did you do? How is your weather? Are you feeling the summer heat?
Ok, on to +5 Things.
5 Things
1.READ~Three Good Things
Ellen McClarety,a recent divorcée, has opened a new bake shop in her small Midwestern town, hoping to turn her life around by dedicating herself to the traditional Danish pastry called kringle. She is no longer saddled by her ne’er-do-well husband, but the past still haunts her—sometimes by showing up on her doorstep. Her younger sister, Lanie, is a successful divorce attorney with a baby at home. But Lanie is beginning to feel that her perfect life is not as perfect as it seems. Both women long for the guidance of their mother, who died years ago but left them with lasting memories of her love and a wonderful piece of advice: “At the end of every day, you can always think of three good things that happened.”
Ellen and Lanie are as close as two sisters can be, until one begins keeping a secret that could forever change both their lives. Wearing her big Midwestern heart proudly on her sleeve, Wendy Francis skillfully illuminates the emotional lives of two women with humor and compassion, weaving a story destined to be shared with a friend, a mother, or a sister.
Kringle Recipe
If you want to make your own Kringle here is the recipe that I like.
MORE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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2.WATCHED~The Dig
A literary adventure that tells the story of a priceless buried treasure discovered in England on the eve of World War II. In the long, hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war, but on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind. Mrs. Pretty, the widowed owner of the farm, has had her hunch confirmed that the mounds on her land hold buried treasure. As the dig proceeds, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary find.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?
Who Took the Cocaine Out of Coca-Cola?
Doing Nothing Has Never Been More Important
The cement that could turn your house into a giant battery
A 342-mile journey to the best McDonald’s in the world
The distinctly American fantasy of “French parenting”
The World’s Richest Family Is About to Remake the Olympics. Here’s How
The Optimists Ended Up in Auschwitz
3 Simple Things That Will Make You the Most Interesting Person in Any Conversation
4. SHOPPING BREAK~FINDS & SALES
OUTFIT OF THE DAY
Eyelet is one of my favorite summer patterns, it is classic and looks beautiful on skirts, dresses and shirts. The subtle detail elevates a simple piece and can take you from day to night. This skirt or something similar is a great addition to your summer wardrobe, you can pair it with any color or even a white shiny for a tone on tone look. Dress it up with your favorite accessories, add a charm bracelet, chunky bangle or a simple pair of earrings. Add your tote, cross body bag or clutch and you are set for the day!
OUTFIT DETAILS
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. I shared two documentaries, Jim Henson, Idea Man, Brats, the beautiful Maison Dubreuil, and Jardins de Roquelin and more on Weekend Meanderings.
Don’t forget to visit Kim and Juliet as well if you missed their posts.
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?
Have a great day friends, thank you for spending part of your day with me.
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