What are you up to this weekend? We’re expecting a rainy Easter weekend here in Louisville. I’m hoping to get in some good walks with Daisy before it gets too soggy, box up my wool sweaters for summer storage, and make a tasty family dinner for when my college kid is home between finals and May term. (On that note: if you have any easy pasta recipes you love, I’m listening!)
I hope you have something to look forward to this weekend, and that this collection of interesting reads and favorite things helps ease you into that weekend frame of mind.
My favorite finds from around the web:
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Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden to Star in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Miniseries at Netflix. (The Hollywood Reporter) Another adaptation is headed our way, written by Dolly Alderton.
On that note: Pride & Prejudice’s Alternate Ending Debate Addressed By Director Joe Wright 20 Years After Original Release. (Screen Rant) Did you know the U.S. version had a different ending than the rest of the world? I had no idea!
We are documented key lime pie lovers here at the Bogel household. This week I tried this key lime pie bar recipe (Sally’s Baking Addiction) for the first time and it was fantastic!
People form human chain, move 9,100 books to new Michigan bookstore. (Washington Post) This is so heartwarming.
The Cult of the Mountain-Town Weatherman. (Outside) “He is a common denominator: a folk hero and a prophet and the person to blame when your plans go to shit. Everyone I know has an opinion about his forecasts. And I mean literally everyone.”
Antoni Gaudí Was a Venerated Architect. Now He May Become a Saint. (New York Times gift link) “Pope Francis on Monday placed Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan modernist once called “God’s architect” for his work on the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s world-famous basilica, on the path to sainthood.” I had no idea this was in the works. We visited the Sagrada Familia in 2023 and it was breathtaking.
An in-the-know friend once recommended this inexpensive face mask from The Ordinary as a dupe for the much pricier Drunk Elephant Babyfacial. I don’t use it much in the winter but it’s working well for me (again) in early spring.
The Color-Drenched Cult of Le Creuset. (New York Times gift link) “Like Hermès and Chanel, Le Creuset is a Gallic legacy brand that has flourished in the modern global marketplace by becoming collectible while also remaining functional. And collectors have turned what was once a niche brand into a near-cult, perpetually entranced by new lines, colors and shapes.”
What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable. (MMD) Even shorter and sweeter this month because I am knee-deep in Summer Reading Guide prep.
Deeply Human Guide to Social Circles That Make You Feel Alive Again. (The Augustate) “The lost art of sitting on a friend’s couch, talking in circles while cooking dinner in the background, is the true soul of social life.”
Why my reading life is a buffet. (MMD) “The concepts of abundance, possibility, and choice have always felt foreign to me and maybe just plain wrong. Growing up, many things were decided for me, from when and what I ate (no snacking) to the books I was allowed to read (specifically no fiction).” Our very own Shannan writes about bringing abundance into her reading life.
Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones. (Associated Press) “While they provide an outlet for those looking to touch base with the world outside of Augusta National’s gates, there are some issues that come with them. Like, remembering phone numbers.”
Don’t miss these posts:
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Louisville City Guide. Bookmark this for future travels to my hometown.
8 calming nonfiction books to read when you’re stressed. These titles will help you slow down, breathe deep, and take a well-deserved reading break.
Have a great weekend!