We’re enjoying the July 4th celebrations and a long weekend. I see a great deal of relaxing in my immediate future.
I hope that you are having a wonderful holiday weekend!
- The only living serviceperson to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor is David Bellavia, a very brave man, who risked his life to save members of his platoon.
- Speaking of the men and women who defend our country, they are preyed upon by payday lending companies. It’s no way to thank our soldiers and their families.
- Books for the Ages — Suggestions for books to read at ages 1 – 100.
My favorite description is the age 98 recommendation, Life is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. “Dawson learned to read at 98, then wrote a book. So what are you going to do today?” - Everyone Fails: Here’s How to Pick Yourself Back Up — Suggestions for how to get past it when something goes wrong.
- Women’s Sex-Toy Company Sues NYC Subway System for Rejecting Its Ads — Fireworks of a different sort. I recently read a post about Dame’s products here.
- While on vacation I tried PCA Skin Sheer Tint sunscreen and I really like it.
I have been using their untinted sunscreen for years, as mentioned in my favorite sunscreens post. - I want to try this “gin on gin” mint julip from Spirited Texas. I’ve never heard of Bols Geenver gin and I need to remedy that. (I might cut out or cut back on the simple syrup since Lynda and Kay say it is a very sweet drink.)
- This Cold Sesame Chicken might be just the thing for a summer picnic.
- If you are in need of something to dress up your summer outfits, check out these scarves.
- Goodness: Minnesota is working on a plan to reimburse residents to plant bee-friendly gardens to help the bumblebee population.
About the photo: Flag painting by Jasper Johns, from an exhibit at The Broad Museum in LA.