Hello, Sunday.

Hello, friends! 

It feels like it’s been a minute, but the last few weeks I’ve been too busy to contemplate any sort of creativity. Meals have been the summer standbys (salad, taco, salad, taco) and free time? What’s that?

The gist I guess is to say that summer hasn’t been a bust. I’ve been out there, and today I got my outdoor wheels in motion and hope to up my cycling game for as long as the long days allow.

How are you? I hope you are well! Here’s what we’re talking about this week.

Scary AI. Yikes. It’s like a weird version of the Garbage Pail Kids.

The scientists who understood their obligation to humanity.  I really goes back to that great Jurassic Park quote – “Your scientists were so preoccupied with weather they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.“

Barbie is more than just a pretty face, says NASA.

Instant coffee, redeemed.

This is why we can’t have nice things.

I grew up in extreme heat and that’s why I don’t live in those places anymore. Here are some ideas to beat it, best you can.

Washing sheets presently.

If you can’t beat your sweet tooth, embrace it.  Some of us really can’t help it.

Are we all doing Barbenheimer? If so, here’s the gist. I’m not convinced I’ll be going to see Oppenheimer. Barbie, fo sho.

And finally, for your summer bounty.

Have a great week!

It’s been H.O.T. hot and you know I hate that. Limoncello spritz to the rescue.

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Hello, Monday.

I spent the last week mad at myself for saying yes to too much. Reminiscent of my Chicago youth, I had plans almost every day this week and weekend and thus found myself Sunday night no more rested than I was on Friday evening. Less so.

Related, the photo this week is from my trip to the local Arboretum to see “Much Ado About Nothing.” One of my faves!

I don’t have much reprieve until next weekend, so I’m working on getting some sleep and eating the good things to keep me powered enough for some R&R on the 4th.

Are you feeling this too? Did you also go at your Summer Bucket List with too much gusto? 

Anyway, a few goodies this week that do not include those idiots on the submarine.  I mean, what even.

Reminder to put your sunscreen on! Also, did you ever wonder how exactly it works? Here’s some science.

Did you have a diary as a teenager? I think I tried for like a minute, but oh, the gems that one would find.

One week until The Championships! How cute is this?

I cannot wait until this musical gets to Detroit.

Ugly Americans? Maybe not?

The new normal of travel.

New rules about airport price gouging! Hurrah!  Will others follow?

I 100% agree with this. Anyone else suffer from analysis paralysis? Also, more isn’t always better.

I finally made it to the lake yesterday and my inflatable paddle board is probably one of my favorite purchases ever. If you’re in the market (you should be!), here are some contenders. 

It’s almost peach season, but if you’re in the mood, you can do this with mango as well.

That’s all I got. Have a great week!