Have you guys missed me? Ready for another FRIDAY (Wednesday) Moment of Zen?
1) What I’ve been reading - (Connect with me on GoodReads):
The Wreckage of My Presence - Pat gave me the side-eye as I laughed out loud next to him while reading this. And then proceeded to cry in the next breath. It’s a collection of of essays by the comedian/actress Casey Wilson; and now excuse me while I go binge-watch Happy Endings from start to finish….
The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano - Oh, I loved this book. A Sliding Doors style story of love, marriage and children.
Washington Black - this month’s book club pick, I was meh on this one. And I’m likely in the extreme minority here as it was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize….
2) What I’ve been watching -
The Chair - PERFECTION. But Netflix, wwwwhhhhhhyyyyy only 6 episodes???
Modern Love - I’m only 1.5 episodes in but HOLY SHIT that first episode. Ugly sobs.
Ridley Jones - yes, this is a kid’s show and no, it’s not my favorite but it’s cute and these are some hard times, people. PLUS, I just found out that it’s the first Netflix kids’ show to feature a non-binary character!
3) What I’ve been cooking -
Anything with tomatoes and cucumbers (summer don’t go!)
BEANS! I just bought Dinner A Love Story’s new cookbook, The Weekday Vegetarians, and am inspired to up the number of non-meat meals we eat. Exhibit 1: “Pizza Salad” with marinated beans. Exhibit 2: homemade hummus.
This Kitchen Clambake, c/o my friend Jill, who made it for us ladies one night last month. I then made it on vacation in NH and will recreate it again for our annual Labor Day clambake. Jill’s tip: add Old Bay seasoning. Lots of it.
4) Beautycounter news!
Ladies/gents, there is so much newness happening over at Beautycounter!
MASCARA!
Cream Eyeshadows!
Primer!
Cream blush (coming soon!)
Last but not least, if you have ever thought you might want to join me - either for the 25% discount, for some extra pocket change or for a little fun (?!) now is a perfect time to join - for 3 days, it only costs $20.21 to join (get it?? :))
Lots of love!
Ali
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