I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend and hoping that I have plenty of time to work on yard projects that are taking longer than expected this summer.
Enjoy your weekend!
This week we rediscovered the joy of exercise in the early evening, taking walks or bike rides as the sun lowered in the sky. Cool breezes brushed our faces as we rode along the coast and the setting sun provided a beautiful backdrop to our views. It hardly feels like a workout when enjoying the stunning sights that nature has to offer.
Here are a few items for weekend reading.
- This Made Me Laugh — Gardeners are sure to enjoy this. (Swiss Miss)
- The Geezer Paradox — I enjoyed this post about about coolness and aging. (High Heels in the Wilderness)
- If I Were 50 Again, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do Differently — Here’s a nice “pep talk” about doing what we want to do and taking care of ourselves. (The Era, Substack)
- Lillet Reviver Cocktails — David Lebovitz’s latest book (Drinking French) includes this delicious cocktail, which tastes great on a warm summer evening. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- A Compendium of Fun Non-Alcoholic Drinks — If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic beverage, here are some options. (Cup of Jo)
- Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail — For another non-alcoholic drink, make this cocktail with seltzer instead of sparkling wine. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: 9-Year-Old Sets Up Stand, Offers Free Compliments to Anyone Who Stops By — What a sweet thing to do. I wish I could stop by for a visit. (The Washington Post)
About the photo: A monarch butterfly visiting a butterfly bush in my yard.