Hello, Monday.
Thank you for being here with me Monday morning. I know this wonder of a newsletter usually hits you Sunday morning, but Saturday I was too busy buying gnomes (pictured above) and gnome-themed things and prepping for my online cooking class that I just could NOT by the time I sat down on Saturday night.
But here we are Sunday night and I’m all eaten out as far as food goes, and I’m sitting here with my tree lights glowing, my Christmas music on and egg nog within reach. It’s been a good weekend.
The holidays are looking not as they usually are- this weekend is our annual Disney weekend and so part of me has lamenting that we’re not all there. However, Disney will be there when we are ready for it and I’m already chomping to go. Maybe February? Anyway, I spent my Disney money on gnomes this year, so my bank account is right where it should be.
Maybe again, because my week after Thanksgiving week is always shorter because of the aforementioned Disney trip, but this week seemed LONG. The internet thought so, too and well, here are the words that we put out there:
Like are we all sitting just way too much these days? Raises hand. Apparently we can all fix that in just 11 minutes. I mean, that’s long three songs of me dancing in the kitchen. Totally doable.
Are you sending Christmas care packages? Because if so my dad’s favorite peanut brittle would be perfect! It can sit in the post office for as long as it needs to without the worry about spoiling. Make it, send it, and save a little extra for you. Treat yo’self.
Speaking of my dad, last week on December 3rd marked the 10th anniversary of his death. The year after that, my family’s holiday took a major shift in terms of our traditions and routines. I’m sorry that some of you may be experiencing that this year, probably more of us all than usual. Here is a good read from The Atlantic archives for you.
My guys friends have always lamented that they don’t have the type of friendships that women seem to formulate effortlessly. The pandemic has brought this, among other things to light. Why men need to forge deeper friendships.
This woman put herself through college by…naming babies? Weird but true.
Since it is 2020: what is the difference between a shitshow, a clusterfuck and a snafu? A lesson.
Every Mr. Darcy, ranked. Yes to #1. YES.
Turns out, aging ain’t so bad.
Our reality: Getting through the COVID winter.
Finally, don’t forget to check out where you can shop small!
Have a great week!