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mid-week round-up

What is everyone up to this Wednesday? It is dark & gloomy here…and has been the last few days! Cold front — YAHOO! Katie and I are still having a blast with our podcast. It’s been nice to have something productive to do in the evenings as it gets darker sooner. Keeps me from watching TOO much TV, lol! I’m headed to Kentucky this weekend to help my mom with some things. And then the weekend after that is a huge festival at the university Chet works at. Isn’t Fall just the best?? Anywho, links for you…

The 13 people you meet in Refinery 29’s Money Diaries comment section.

The rise of busybody journalism.

A professional photographer’s take on generational nostalgia.

The power of snails.

Introverts and overthinking.

Bra and girdle technology was integral to NASA’s first spacesuits.

Why is it such a big deal to see a woman sweat?

Magic instant pot curry rice.

Farmhouse style hanging kitchen towel tutorial.

The secret to love is just kindness.

In Sweden’s preschools, boys learn to dance and girls learn to yell.

30% off the 30 best selling markers and pen sets on Blitsy!

and Episode 3 of Uncovered the Podcast.

P.S. A few Finding Delight posts you may have missed — A Pocket Letter Inspired by Children’s Book Illustrations and In Defense of “Go Set a Watchman.”

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mid-week round-up

What are you up to this week? As I mentioned in this post, things are slowing down for a few weeks around these parts. I’ll happily take the opportunity to watch the new season of Orange Is The New Black and read this book. If you’re in need of some entertainment of your own, may I recommend the following links…

What is an Irish Exit? And why it’s not actually that rude.

Remember when I said I wanted to move NOLA? This charming creole cottage is giving me ALL the feels.

What it’s like to spend a day with a Venezuelan government minder.

Make your own beach house pillow!

How much businesses pay to get on those big blue exit signs.

How Kim Kardashian pushed the boundaries of celebrity pregnancy.

Stop pretending to be outraged by Kathy Griffin’s video.

Related: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

Real World: Seattle’s Irene opens up about getting slapped by a guy on the show.

The ultimate guide to creating your bucket list! 

Related: My Reverse Bucket List

The internet is where we share — and steal — the best ideas.

I’ve been listened to the podcast At Home With and the episode with By Terry founder, Terry De Gunzburg made me want to go out and by this and this.

Y’all know I love commitment.

mid-week round-up

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What are you up to this week, friends? My mom is flying down to visit us on Saturday, and I can’t wait to show her around. I hope she’s ready for lots of tropical plants and Cuban food! I just finished the book “Me Before You.” Have you read it? Chet’s mom mailed it to me the other day (Thanks!) and once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. I’m looking forward to the movie! Hope you all have a wonderful day, and now check out these links…

A perfect cocktail for adult summer camp.

The female journalists on Hillary’s campaign trail.

How self-deprecation is taking over the internet.

For summertime travels.

Would you try The Pomodoro Technique?

How to make an origami corner heart bookmark.

If Hillary could go back in time to tell one person she’d been nominated for president…

An algorithm that unpacks the master rhymes in Hamilton.

Thoughts from a refugee camp.

Chicken, leek, and pea pasta bake.

How Hawaiian immersion schools saved the Hawaiian language.

9 contradictions to embrace for greater happiness.