I like a interval drama, so I used to be thrilled to find My Good Profession on Netflix. Set in early 1900s Australia, the six-part collection follows a rebellious teenager who desires of turning into a author, however due to her father’s money owed, she’s anticipated as an alternative to marry properly and save her household. There’s a love triangle and considerate plot factors about race and sexuality, but it surely’s additionally genuinely humorous — I watched three episodes in a single night time and laughed out loud a number of occasions. Some evaluations name it frenetic and foolish, however possibly that’s precisely why I’m loving it?
This month, I additionally discovered myself smack in the midst of a studying stoop — I stored beginning books, then placing them down a pair days later, detached. However then I cracked an advance copy of Switzy, Emma Cline’s new novel a few retired government with dementia (September eighth). OH MY GOD. I can’t cease studying full paragraphs to Freddie. Completely blown away. (We’re now planning an interview with the writer, and I additionally went into the CoJ archives to re-read this related interview.)
What are you sporting nowadays? I’m into leopard print proper now, like this simple gown. Three extra fairly items: sweater, scarf, and sneakers.
Now that they’re youngsters, my boys have gotten into making their very own breakfasts and snacks. So, as we head into September, I’m conserving our kitchen stocked with wholesome meals they’ll really attain for. This yr, I’ve develop into an enormous fan of Thrive Market — have you ever heard of it? The membership-based on-line grocery delivers snacks, cereals, ice cream, pantry staples, cleansing provides, you title it — they usually don’t have inflated grocery retailer pricing. (As somebody who hates grocery procuring, I discover that having all of it present up at my doorstep looks like a small miracle.) If you happen to’d wish to attempt it, new Thrive Market members get $60 off their first three orders, plus a free reward. *sponsored point out
And, talking of snacks, Anton and I simply made watermelon juice!
Ideas? What have you ever been into nowadays? I’d love to listen to.
P.S. Extra enjoyable issues, and what are your favourite under-the-radar films?
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