I’m looking forward to meeting Louis and Jorja for a long lunch in CT this weekend. Also, I’m going to get outside and take advantage of the warm temperatures before the next Arctic blast moves in early next week.
Enjoy your weekend!
It’s been a week of snow, followed by more snow. Although I had a lot to do, I felt a little stir crazy being inside for several days. Fresh air is so invigorating!
I’ve taken a break from my decluttering projects to sit in front of my laptop and research genealogy. I enjoy seeing handwritten records about my ancestors, even though they are sometimes impossibly difficult to decipher. I’m finding female relatives with “virtue” or “grace” names, such as Thankful and Patience. Imagine trying to live up to those names! The research is fascinating and time passes far too quickly.
In the meantime, here’s what I have to share this weekend.
- Mamdani Surprises Couples at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau — When New York City’s mayor shows up to your wedding ceremony and marries you! (The New York Times)
- Are Menopausal Women Having a Moment? — It’s about time! Wishing I had a Britbox subscription. (High Heels in the Wilderness)
- Hamnet Trailer — I saw Hamnet last week and really loved it. (YouTube)
- February Musings, 2026 — What a winter! Sharing winter photos and random thoughts. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: Woman on a Mission to Bring Back Lost Black American Recipes has People Gasping at Vinegar Pie — It’s so cool that Sonja Norwood is bringing back lost recipes. (Upworthy)
About the photo: Path cut into our front yard after the blizzard to provide access for raking snow off the roof.