book, podcast, movie, tv

sunrise walk at kailua beach

It’s a beautiful early morning, as I sit and drink my coffee and listen to the birds in the trees. There is a little breeze so it’s comfortable still. I’ve got some chores around the house to do and then this afternoon is my shift at our local PD resource center. I take calls and walk-ins and provide information to people about PD and work on our newsletter. The saying about getting back more than I give, is really true. I’ve met the most interesting people from all walks of life and learn so much more about PD than I’d know otherwise.

I just finished reading The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. It’s a true story of master thief Stéphane Breitwieser, who over a ten year period stole over 200 pieces of art from museums and cathedrals all over Europe. He never sold the pieces but rather kept them in one room, in the attic of his mothers house where he lived. It’s an easy read at 240 pages and a good end of summer book. I part read the book and listened to the audio version.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is funny. From her role as Elaine in the classic TV show Seinfeld to her hysterical mile a minute snarky sayings in Veep, she now has a podcast call Wiser Than Me. In it, she interviews celebrity women older and presumably wiser than her. What I love about the podcast is that the women are at an age where they have clearly reflected on their lives and honestly share their regrets and the things that really have meaning to them. I came away with some gems.

Oppenheimer - I haven’t been to many movies in the theater lately, so going to a three hour movie seemed a little daunting, but I’m glad I went. It’s about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the group of scientists who in the 1940’s developed the atomic bomb and how it forever changed the course of history. He is played by Gillian Murphy, who I loved in Peaky Blinders, as well as Robert Downy Jr. and Matt Damon.

I just look at Martin Short when he scrunches his face and it makes me laugh. Only Murders in the Building is in it’s third season on Hulu and I just adore it. It’s a silly murder mystery series with Steve Martin and Selena Gomez and this seasons many guest stars include Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep.

Hope you’re well and that your summer is just what you want it to be. 💗