aloha friday
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It’s Memorial Day Weekend in the US which honors servicemen & women who have lost their lives during active duty. For many it is also the kickoff to the spring/summer season. I remember once I was at the JFK airport in New York going down to Miami where my son Bronson was living and it was the Friday before Memorial Day. The plane was full of 20 somethings going to party in Miami for the long weekend. One of them had curlers in her hair, her pajamas on, and a full size pillow. The flight was abuzz the whole time with talking, laughing, and anticipation. Ah the energy of youth. It brings a smile to my face every time I think about it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
~ The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson - A fascinating book about a theft of rare bird specimens at a British museum, but is so much more than just the crime. I didn’t know what to expect from the book but who knew that the world of Victorian fly fishing lures could be so interesting.
~ The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - This historical non-fiction books reads like a novel and traces the simultaneous paths of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the killer H. H. Holmes. The author does great research into the details and really crafts the story well.
~ Even though I bring reusable bags to the grocery store, I still have a ton of plastic produce bags, so I’m going to give these reusable produce bags a try. I also reuse the plastic bags by giving them a rinse and then drying them by putting a couple of wooden spoons into a tall glass and putting the wet bag over it like a tent to dry.
~ Some days it’s not as easy to type on the computer so any little bit helps. Here is a super helpful article that shows keyboard shorts. It can be difficult to remember so pick the top 10 that you think you will use the most and put them on a post it note on your computer screen.
~ It’s starting to warm up around here and I’ve been looking for a loose, versatile linen top. I’ve narrowed down my two choices to this pale blue one from JCrew or this lavender option from Everlane.
~ Ina Garten’s Tuscan Tomato & Bread Salad is a cross between a Caprese & Panzanella and is on my list for my next bbq, along with Love & Lemons Broccoli Salad.
~ I really enjoy listening to the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast. Larry Gifford shares his journey since being diagnosed in 2017 and it’s really touching and informational. It’s also great for family members and caregivers to help them understand and navigate our complicated world of PD.
