Happy New Year. I went a little MIA on vacation. I really need some offline time to reset, and while I’m going to go to Instagram to say my final goodbyes, I just don’t have the energy. I don’t quite know what it’s like to leave the platform (Lauren is managing my social media for me). I certainly find myself having more time and feeling less drained at the end of the day, but I need some real time before I reflect. I’m very excited about the engagement and enthusiasm of the new community (you can sign up here). Lots of great discussions happen every day.
On the home front, Craig completed the addition over the holidays. He’s been working on it since September and I’m just standing there in awe of the work he’s done. It’s amazing. We are waiting for an electrician to come and do the final install and then it will be ready. Right now we’ve been building fires in our wood burning stove. I found myself just sitting and staring at the flames. There are some meditations on it. I can’t help but wonder if I would have noticed how I felt sitting in front of the fire if I was still on Instagram. By far the greatest experience is my contentment in quiet moments. I haven’t fully considered my plans for 2023, but maybe this is the biggest one. happy weekend.
Here are the best of the week…
–Jess (J) & Karin (C)
click. read. Love. 1.6.23
love this simple list The Best Advice People Received in 2022. Some are high concept and some are very basic. (New York Times)
What if you are at the sweater market Great sale on Borden.this fluffy v-neck sweater looks really comfortable This turtleneck.
why some are The yoga community has embraced the QAnon theory.(NPR)
i got Saie Glowy Super Gel Duo Test it out, I like it. The limited edition warm light shade is so pretty! –Jess
Ugly, but painful and thought-provoking Why hundreds of pediatric wards have closed over the past two decades.(New York Times)
i see Fabermann During the holiday break, I thought it was really interesting and subtle. – Kaelin
the best method Supporting People Who Are Stressed.(company.)
I find 。 They have a 28″ inseam, perfect for wearing with winter boots! –Jess
some old novels by alice monroe for new yorker.
I also finished watching this series Fleishman in trouble (I did a fair amount of streaming during my break) The last few episodes were great. The series initially seemed like it had the potential to be entirely about one man’s midlife crisis, but it took some surprising twists and turns. love it. –Kaelin
if you have dry, chapped lipsthis lip care kit is all you need.
Just in case New Year’s resolutions distracted you…remember this.
this Interview with Michelle Williams There are some real gems in there. Like “There is nothing more dangerous to a child than a life with a dead parent.” (Entertainment Weekly)
The failed promise of online mental health treatment. A must read if you’re considering online therapy. (wall street journal)
you need to read this because Katherine Newman is a treasure. oh and that’s great too. By convention, the comments section is gold. (cup of joe)
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