Planning anything this weekend? We just sent Anton off to sleepaway camp in Vermont — his first time! Thoughts of him are constantly on my mind, hoping he’s enjoying himself. Any advice from seasoned parents on how to calm your own nerves? Camp was never part of my childhood, so it’s all new to me. Have a great weekend, and here are some interesting links from around the web…
Are you prone to getting hangry?
I’ve been loving these perfect pants for travel.
And these comfy jeans on dates with a charming gentleman;)
The energy shift surrounding Kamala Harris is palpable, and I’m loving it. (NYTimes gift link)
Skills needed as President or skills needed as a stepmom?
This quirky London basement apartment is pure charm.
33 life tips for a bit of fun. “Whenever you’re asked to guess a number (how much someone saved, how many miles they ran, how long they waited at the DMV…), be conservative. The asker wants to surprise you.”
Actress Daisy Edgar Jones is tempting me to get bangs. (Vogue)
Fashion designer Somsack Sikhounmuong always has lunch with his team. “No matter how busy it is in the office, we make it a point to eat together. Sitting down, taking a moment, and sharing a meal is important to me… It’s like the office water cooler, but at the lunch table.” (NYMag)
Got an abundance of zucchini? Here’s what you can do with it.
Got a chuckle out of this.
Also, tomorrow I’ll be sending out an Ask Me Anything edition of our newsletter Big Salad, including my experience sleeping with someone for the first time after my divorce, yikes! It’s behind a paywall for obvious reasons, but it’s just $6/month (plus access to all archives), if you’re up for some candid conversation.
Plus, three reader comments:
Kristen on Erika Veurink’s fashion week: “At 5’11, during my teens and 20s, I was always hunching or crouching in photos. Now that I have a tall daughter, I’ve embraced my height. People often comment on our height, and while I still dislike unsolicited remarks, I now respond to ‘You’re so tall’ with a sincere ‘Thank you!’ as if it’s a great compliment. I hope my daughter never feels the need to shrink herself in the world.”
Brianna on noticing the little things: “My typically stoic husband gave me three missed calls on his way to work recently. Busy with our kids, I called back fearing an emergency, but he urged me to go outside to see a stunning rainbow in the garden. Living in Ireland means frequent rainbows, which he usually pays no attention to. But he knows I love spotting them and was eager to ensure I didn’t miss a beautiful one. After 15 years together, my usually unobservant partner now points out beauty around us, seeking my validation.”
Ally on upcoming events: “Super excited for the Olympics. Anthony Edwards on the men’s basketball team is a delight. Can’t wait for Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and the entire women’s team. And Katie Ledecky and Quincy Wilson (16-year-old track star). The anticipation is killing me.”
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