Have a Relaxing Weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? I’ve been watching Rooster — have you seen it? My heart swells at how Steve Carell’s character adores and always wants to hang out with his adult daughter, who, btw, is played by the incredible Charly Clive, who I feel like we’d be friends with IRL. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web…
Banana Republic is 30% off through April 27th (exclusions apply). How timeless is this square linen tank? I also want to wear these painter pants on every future trip.
A peek inside two of the oldest homes in Brooklyn. “‘I know that the walls are cracking. I know there are nails popping up in the floorboards, but I find it absolutely glorious,’ said the 70-year-old Ms. Cunnick.” (NYT gift link)
Katie Holmes’s haircut before-and-after…should we all get spring chops?
In appreciation of frown lines. “When I am angry or critical (or joyful, surprised, confused) I want to be read that way… I’m seeing my ‘elevens’ with more affection now. When I knit my brows together, I see a caterpillar scrunching his way down a twig, a shar-pei puppy, an image of a tesseract from a childhood favorite, A Wrinkle in Time. I see my dad and his whip-smart mind, his many years of concentration and analysis. I see the power of these small muscles.” (Via Gloria)
How gorgeous is this public pool in Copenhagen?
Oooh, a pretty shirt and sandals for date nights.
Some things I said while drafting my will. “Keanu Reeves gets the kids. I feel like he’d be psyched and handle it.” (Substack gift link)
The podcast Diabolical Lies has a pitch-perfect graphic, haha.
People are raving about this new Broadway play. “Such quintessentially British horniness is activated in the most stereotypical way possible…Their sly insults (‘I should be following her around and picking up all the names she dropped’) come at you quickly, spoken with a rat-a-tat pace.” (NYTimes gift link)
My friend was wearing the coolest necklace the other day.
Fine. This is what I was really like in the ’90s. “We were built differently back then. I once had a three-hour argument in a mall food court about which actor was in that one movie with the bus, with absolutely no way to resolve it other than unearned confidence.”
Plus, four reader comments:
Says Sarah on tell me something lovely: “This morning, in the hustle and bustle of trying to get my three-year-old and myself out the door, she said, ‘I just need to finish my list.’ I asked, ‘What’s on your list?’ and she replied, ‘TWIRL.’ Three-year-olds are the most incredible people. Here’s your reminder to stop and twirl.”
Says Molly on what jollifiers do you have in your home: “When we were engaged 15 years ago, my husband opened a fortune cookie that read: ‘You are domestically inclined and will be happily married.’ He put it in a tiny frame and hung it on the wall of our kitchen. I hope it hangs there until we die.”
Says Kim on tell me something lovely: “Our dog is seven, and just this year, she’s starting to slow down. She can tell, and we can tell. So, I’ve stopped mindlessly petting her and started really looking into her eyes when I give her love. I talk to her, thanking her for everything she gives to us. She is such a sweet, sweet girl.”
Says Tracey on what’s your irrational fear: “Reading these, I have to conclude you are all bananas. Your fears are SO irrational. Most will never happen. I have none myself. Oh, except green lights at night time, where I am sure that a car will run a red and smash me to smithereens. And maybe also squirrels. They move faster than my eyes can see — like frame by frame, I miss a couple. Monkeys are squirrel-adjacent. Winged monkeys don’t help. And police. Getting in trouble, in general. But other than that I am super chill. Very, very chill.”
(Photo by Ignacio Amenábar/Unsplash.)
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149 commentsI checked out the Diabolical Lies podcast and have to thank you! These women are so smart AND very fun to listen to! Wouldn’t have known about it if not for this mention :)
Loved reading about the two oldest houses in Brooklyn, and the contrast between the one that’s been preserved in time and the one that’s been updated. Really got me thinking on which one I’d prefer and I have to say, after spending a good deal of time living in old, not-updated houses… I’d choose the updated one every time LOL
Obsessed with Diabolical Lies, TY for including!
Joanna, when I try to access this site, a page that reads ‘Web server is returning an unknown error’ keeps popping up. Please look into this.
Yikes! On it — and thanks for the heads-up!
Katie Holmes’ haircut can have it’s own squad it is that cool
Checking in – after 8 (!) other readers wished me well, I did get the job! Being the sole earner while working through NICU trauma and PPD has been stressful and now, near my daughter’s first birthday, this is such happy news. Thank you so much for all the good vibes, I sincerely believe they helped.
Congrats! This is wonderful news. Thanks for sharing an update for us.!
YAY!!! congrats!!! May it be a bright new chapter for you!
Hooray! Congratulations, Meredith!
Congratulations Meredith! You’re never alone when you’ve got the CoJ fam behind you. May you settle in well. xx
From another Meredith: well done!!! Of course you got it! I do think I commented on the original post, but read it and sent you some posi vibes. Wishing you a happy and restorative new job! (And happy 1st bday to your little one!)
So happy for you!
Congratulations!! That is such a heavy load, hope the vibes continue to help. We are cheering you on!
Meredith, I hadn’t commented but I remember reading your original comment, putting my hand on my heart, thinking of you and wishing you luck. This update makes me soooo happy! Go you!!!! Well deserved. Sending hugs.
Woooohoooo, well done and well deserved, Meredith! You’re due for some easier sledding. I hope it goes well.
Of course you did! Way to go. I hope it will be a wonderful new job for you.
Oh hoooooray!! Happy happy news!!
Probably already been commented but Diabolical Lies is so so good. I am smarter and more radicalized then ever having listened :)
I am Australian and we have the 25th and the 27th off for Anzac Day (I think the NSW Premier felt guilty for letting the Primeminister of Israel visit so he gave us the 27th as an extra). Anyway it is AMAZING, especially since it is my husband’s birthday too. There was cake and beach walks and prosecco a plenty and I hope noone makes me exert myself. But I also want to paint the walls and have someone bring me strawberry dacquiris as suggested in the mother’s day post comments section!
My 3 and 4 year olds also love to TWIRL, though both still pronounce it “turr-wohl” and it’s one of my favorite things ❤️
Such a cozy read to kick off the weekend! The reader comments are genuinely the best part — Tracey’s “irrational fears” response had me laughing out loud, and Kim’s note about really looking at her aging dog hit me right in the chest. Also now very curious about Rooster — Steve Carell choosing to play a dad who actually wants to hang out with his adult kid feels like a rare and lovely premise. Adding it to the watchlist immediately.
Feeling tender this weekend. It’s been a profound experience to read through the vulnerable comments on the linked CoJ post about difficult mother and daughter relationships, followed by most of the picture books that Sophie Blackall recommended and Ada Limón‘s interview in Big Salad with the linked poems on death and loss. Jolifiers and how to nourish people in hard times. Wow. CoJ team, you actively show so much love for this beautiful, challenging, nuanced world. CoJ community, you share so generously of yourselves in the comments and I think the presence of all of us who rarely or never comment is also palpable. May this weekend bring to each of you what you need of it.
I have kind of a….suggestion? a request? a question? I’m gen X, and lately I’ve been listening a lot to podcasts by millennial and gen Z feminists, and the concept of male-centeredness has been really interesting to me. this blog might be an interesting place to discuss it, with the really inquisitive and diverse community of women?
I’m curious to hear and learn more about this, can you expand?
Sounds like . . . patriarchy?
Emjort, you migh enjoy the book Invisible Women
Go on with your bad self, Tracey.
Oh Jo, you’d rock that Katie Holmes chop!
Oh I love it when you tell us what you’re watching so I can watch the trailer and pretend I’ve watched it too.
I’m glad more people are talking about the link between botox use and emotional experience/empathy reduction.
We started watching Big Mistakes with Dan Levy, tonight. My gosh, People getting in WAY over their heads has got to be my favorite TV show genre. Followed closely by highly dysfunctional family imploding. This show is an exquisite intersection of both, and DL can not be more lovable. He just can’t. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend ❤️
Any suggestions for shows about dysfunctional families imploding? I have to write a systems analysis of a family in a tv show or movie for my family therapy class and I am very undecided what to choose!
@Wally – Succession is probably the wildest dysfunctional family ride ever.
Succession!
Wally, try Beef on Netflix!
Check out Bad Sisters on Apple TV!
Hey Wally, Are you open to home videos? Succession is also a strong second.
Wally, yes! Family Stone, Rachel Getting Married, In Her Shoes, Fleabag. Good luck 🤗
Wally – what a fun assignment! Arrested Development is a classic. I’d also include the Sopranos in this category.
@Wally, add Friends and Neighbors to the mix! Amanda Peet and John Hamm along with the complex relationship of his lawyer and wife’s relationship, lol. It’s sad/funny and clever.
PRO TIP! Charly Clive narrates the hilarious, satisfying, extremely entertaining memoir Tart (by Slutty Chef- not her birth name if you can believe it.) HIGHLY recommend.
I enjoyed Tart as well
Thank you, COJ hive, for the recommendations for Crate and Barrel. Just received my order of lovely Hue white low bowls, 2 Bodega highball glasses, and a Dual Citrus Squeezer. Looking forward to many years of serving, sipping and squeezing!
I truly get all the warm and fizzy feelings when there are follow up comments. It really feels like we are all friends here.
I’m convinced we’d be friends with Charly Clive – and her character in Rooster – too! <3
I loved the two oldest houses in Brooklyn, especially the one that was able to keep the original interior. I understand about structural issues. These houses remind me of homes in the Church Hill neighborhood in Richmond, VA.
Loving the cross over of Cup of Jo and Diabolical Lies! Katie and Caro make me feel smarter and also dumber at the same time. (They talk so fast!)
I’m taking my oldest prom dress shopping. It will be our third trip out and prom is in two weeks, so fingers crossed!
All the luck!! My fifth grader gets to attend dances next year and given her tendency to have clothes oriented meltdowns prior to events ( she’s a highly sensitive person) I’m already plotting how to get her some good options early this summer.
I wish there was a way to report back on how the dress shopping goes, Peach. I have two teen boys and do feel a little heart sad about all the dress shopping I’ll never get to do! Good luck! Get yourself a treat too! :)
Just went through this… good luck!!!
Peach, I think you’re in the PNW too (I think we would be such good friends, we always comment on the same things.) Where are you guys going? All I know of is Nordstrom.
Midge: Macy’s definitely had the best prom selection at Washington Square. Windsor at Clackamas was another hot spot I’d recommend. Each mall has a local dress shop worth trying, too. Never made it to David’s bridal, but rumor is that’s an option. One of our shopping days was hitting used shops with a friend of hers. It’s our tradition. We have had a lot of luck for homecoming but struck out this time. Update: She found one at Macy’s, but they didn’t have her size in the area so it is being shipped. It should arrive Tuesday; Prom is Saturday. Such a trust fall! It will need hemming but hopefully otherwise fits! We have two shoe options (Nordstrom Rack) to try when it arrives.
I hope it all worked out! Did that last weekend with the added complication that my girl hates dresses but didn’t want to look like a guy but more like a “fem tomboy”. Ohhhhkay. She ended up with a vest, a silk blouse and wide pants, plus an elegant shiny tie with flowers. And she looked very cute. Best of luck to all the prom shoppers, not easy to find something that suits your child’s personality (and idea of what she wants to look like …)
Heather, My biggest advice would be to have one or two but to not over-prepare over the summer since she’s going to want to get a feel for what everyone else is wearing and how it goes at that school. Clothes they love to wear at home may never get worn at school for any number of real or imagined reasons. I’m incredibly grateful that our MS keeps dances informal. They are right after school, so the kids just wear what they wore to school that day. My sensitive kid was super in tune to how much ‘extra’ on those days didn’t feel like extra, etc. My joiner kid wanted to coordinate with friends. My other skips them :P On the flip, some schools get really into the themes. So for various reasons, you’ll probably end up shopping near the date. I really endorse going used! It means more prowling (which is fun for us, ymmv) but there are tons of one or twice worn party dresses. And if they get cold feet or decide it’s not quite right or just want to wear it once, you’re only out $10 instead of $100. We do that a lot for all their clothes – it’s an affordable and guilt-free way to let them try out different looks while they figure their style out. GL!
Peach, we were at Macy’s too — what a circus! I should have just yelled “Peach!” so we could meet each other. Then we went to David’s Bridal, which was pretty picked-through but we found one on the clearance rack. A friend of mine is doing the minor alterations/repairs tonight while we drink wine. Now we’re on to shoes. Fortunately, I have a ton of my great-aunt’s costume jewelry and I think we’ll be fine on that front. Love comparing notes!
Congrats on the success, Midge! Cheers! And lol, it would have been amazing if you’d yelled “Peach!” hahahaha
We love Rooster! and also Dan Levy’s new show Big Mistakes.
Aw I love the Twirl comment. I’ve been really trying to not rush my 4 year old to get out the door in the morning and contain my agitation that we’re late! He does get out the door eventually, and likes when he can do something for 10 seconds rather than me saying no time for play. Today he made his dinosaur stuffie jump 10 times before putting his shoes on! Small win of the week. :)
I love this so much as I’m currently managing something similar with my 4 and 1 yo. Lately in the mornings when we play after we wakes up, he wants to be a dinosaur fossil (buried under the sheets in his bed) and I play the role of science (better known as scientists) who dig him up and carry him to display in a museum. The entire time he plays dead with his tongue hanging out. We’re alwaysssss late …. But what can I do, it’s all in the name of science!
Omg Maura I love this game idea! I’m going to try it and it will also likely make us late !!
Here for frown-line love; for my own part I’ve waggled my eyebrows so aggressively for so long that my forehead looks like drone footage of a vineyard, and Botox is not for me.
lol @ drone footage of a vineyard
Ha ha ha. I love this for you Lauren. I too am the envy of every crow in the neighborhood and have a legendary scowl. I work with small children! That scowl saves children!! Just one look and they are reassessing their (terrible) choices. And speaking of small children…. when you are confronted with PERFECT, smooth, silky, whisper soft, completely unblemished baby (literally baby) skin daily, you can pretty easily give up ALL hope that there’s some magic potion out there that can turn what you got goin on, back into THAT. I mean, be so for real here people. In my defense, I also have just as deep laugh lines. Mine have actually left faint scars in my skin that are visible when my face is neutral (clearly, that’s only after 8 pm and a weed gummy). I find it fascinating rather than horrifying. I *like* old me. Are we even allowed to?? ((Shrug))
incredible
i am sarah of the twirling comment. first of all, blushing. second of all, the edits to my comment made me laugh out loud. :)
What edits were made?
Ooohh juicy! Do tell!
I always assumed readers’ comments in the Friday posts were published exactly as written. I went back to your original comment and saw that your first sentence had been reworded for flow, which, fine I suppose, but then noticed the editors removed your “crazy” description of three year olds and removed “damn” from the opening line. I preferred what you had originally written! Editors, what’s the thinking behind revising readers’ comments?
we almost always tighten/condense for length. this is a super typical approach in online media. hope this helps!
Thanks, Joanna! That was helpful and I appreciate the response.
Can we be best friends, Tracey?
Sure! Though my existing bff Mindy (what are the chances??) may object.
Mindy, Mandy, Tracey… Sounds like a fun new reboot of a Babysitters Club type thing. I’m here for it.
re: irrational fears, i was just thinking to myself that if i’m being honest, the thing that scares me most is what kind of creature or nest i might disturb while doing outdoor garden work in northern california. anyone who’s been involved with a potato bug or house centipede, not to mention a black widow, will understand. (and maybe it’s not so irrational.)
Come for the post and stay for the comments. I mean….the comments are almost as good as the post(s)! Love this warm space. Happy weekend COJ community!
Ditto!
Shocked to hear acclaim for Rooster. The commercials did a poor job of communicating the vibe and tone, in my opinion.
I agree! Disappointed. C+ comedy at best.
I didn’t have that strong of a negative reaction, but I feel like I should like it more and can’t put my finger on why it just doesn’t work for me. Seems to have the right ingredients but hasn’t kept me engaged. Weak writing?
The Substack link is still behind a paywall for me, anyone else! Thanks for trying to gift it! I love her work and is timely, I was just telling my husband that we need to get our will done! We’ve been talking about it forever and just need to rip the bandaid off and do it.
thanks for your note, liz! gift links never seem to work in the app (groan). if you cut and paste the gift link into a browser, that should work. thank you!!
We are watching Rooster and love it. I am just about to finish my doctorate (full dissertation going back to full committee on Sunday!!!) and start job searching and it has prompted all sorts of conversations about college campuses. We’re discussing housing options. I would live in an apartment in a residence hall…my wife would consider it only if it has it’s own entrance…
Congratulations! The culmination of so much hard work
The movie Master with Regina Hall might disabuse you of the idea of living in a residence hall! I’m a prof at a university with no faculty housing. My undergrad institution had grad student and faculty housing. It was this large old, cozy housing complex (one story only) in this large green space. I wanted to live there so badly. Still do. A mentor of mine lived in a senior home connected to her alma mater, which is also appealing. When I was on the market, I really wanted to get a position at UCSF or NYU bc they have faculty housing. NYUs is in Washington square and is lovely. Columbia does too – but the quality of the apartment depends on how rich your department is/how big of a star you are. I went to a party at one that had large windows overlooking the Hudson River, chandeliers, and just lovely pre-war bones. Covet. Clearly faculty housing is one of my favorite topics.
I was a res hall director for the first part of my career – I don’t mind them. We’re looking to stay in MN/WI and I will hopefully land in a blended staff/faculty role. The idea of faculty housing at Carleton or St Olaf makes me smile…
“What it’s like in the 90s” SENT me. I remember when my friends and I spent an entire week of lunches fighting about how to spell Whoomp in the song “Whoomp! There it is” – a lively debate that was only resolved when Katie came back from National Record Mart after the weekend. Even then, we had to decide if we could trust her reporting.
not me googling “Whoomp” spelling. i still don’t believe that’s how you spell it.
This perfectly encapsulates the ’90’s teen experience, right down to the Katie and Emily! :D I also really enjoyed the essay. Made me crave some cool ranch doritos and snapple, lol. My kids will never understand my enjoyment of the Find My app because they didn’t spend all that time just waiting for someone to show up!
I always thought it was “Whoop! there is it is!” so my mind is blown.
I remember my friend Jill and I wanting to buy the song “oooo ooo child, things are going easier” in NYC in the early 90s. We went to a huge music store and I had to sing it (badly) for multiple salespeople until one of them remembered what song it was and I could buy the CD! It seemed completely normal at the time for all involved..
You can also tell she hasn’t had any major eye work done. Her eyes look like she’s in her 40s and I appreciate that.
The Kaite Holmes hair cut is pretty much exactly what I am looking for : )
Okay, these reader comments are all 10/10. My sweet pup is 12, and at night after putting the kids to bed she crawls between my husband and I and we take turns holding her face, looking her in the eye, and telling that we have loved her so completely and we can’t imagine our lives without her and she’s the very best in the whole wide world.
This makes it sound like she is the one putting the kids to bed :)) give her a kiss from me.
Omg I dream of having a dog nanny. I wish that were the case here haha. The sweetest story and moment.
I start to cry just thinking about anyone’s dog getting older, and I just can’t even go there with my own. I consider myself resilient except where pets are concerned. I was seriously suicidal after my last dog died, and we had to get another one to help me in the end – because I realised then that love needs somewhere to live. Otherwise I was just pain. They’re just so amazing. I would do anything to have one more day with a healthy version of my old dog, and he is still my password.
Our dog also loves being our sole focus after the kids go to bed. He’s only 5; he just loves attention and has figured out that’s the best time to get it, lol.
awww it does sound like Obi is putting the girls to bed :) She *does* assist, taking turns going between their rooms while my husband and I read/sing them to bed. When our girls were little and I was up nursing she would get up with my every time and lie next to me and nudge me when I dozed. She has been just the bestest friend.
Oh gosh Mel, your comment made me cry when I was not expecting it. Our pup is 14 and hasn’t been able to get on the bed for a couple of years. One of the things that always breaks my heart a little bit is that I can’t remember the last time. Aging is somehow both so sudden and so gradual. I wish I had cherished the crowded bed a little more. I do whisper into his ear every day what a good boy he is and how lucky we’ve been to have him.
When I was meditating this morning, I legit had a beautuful vision where everyone worked less (3-5 hours 3 days a week) and everyday felt like Saturday. There were also lots of green spaces and no cars. Hopefully the plans for this epic future download during my next meditation. Stay tuned.
I would love to live in this visioned world. Thank you so much for sharing!
Your vision sounds like a wonderful world, can’t wait for your next!
I work for 3 hours 4 days a week. It’s actually not quite enough. I think 4 hours 5 days a week would be good!
Everyday felt like Saturday — that’s what we call retirement at our house! You will get there, too. :)
Already got my spring chop and loving it! Hats look so much cuter with shorter hair.
Ha! I know. My hair is so long I look like Jay and Silent Bob (Jay) with a hat on.
Kaff, thank you for that. I laughed out loud!
Commenter Kim, That’s so sweet! My old high school friend is a veterinarian,and I hit her up with allll our dog questions. We’ve had three over here. Anyway, whenever there’s something tricky, like hiding meds in cheese or clipping, she’s says it’s alllll about the eye contact, and I’ve found it really is! Our @ ten yro old pup needs surgery in a couple weeks, nothing major, but I keep staring into her big dog eyes to prepare and comfort her. And I always thank her with eye contact, which I know she appreciates. Pets & eye contact to your puppy from me & Licorice. xx
It’s true! Sharing a “soft gaze” with your dog helps to release serotonin in their brain and yours! (trainee dog behaviourist and fellow dag gazer here! – our pup is only 16 months and I do this all the time 💕)
Reading the comments on the ‘Irrational Fears’ post had me laughing so hard I was crying. I kept trying to read them aloud to my daughter and completely failing because I couldn’t get the words out around my laughter. She just watched me, lifting a cool eyebrow, and said calmly, “I’m glad you find that so entertaining.”
One of my children deemed me “easily amused” once. She wasn’t wrong. Also, it’s a great thing to be. You, Rachel, sound easily amused.
Ok but the green light point is very good. When I got my drivers license my grandpa was quizzing me on my road knowledge. He eventually asked “and what does it mean for the cross traffic when you have a green light?” I said “it means they’re stopped.” He snapped back “nothing! It means nothing!”
Clearly, your grandfather is excellent at grandfathering. That is exactly the sort of response your grandchild will remember!
Hahaha! It’s really great advice, though! I told this story to my kiddo who’s learning to drive right now. Her driver’s ed teacher told them to wait two beats and look both directions before going, but this story is a much more entertaining and memorable way to make the point. For the rest of the weekend when her light turned green, she imitated a ‘Grandpa voice’ and yelled “it means nothing!” before checking and going. Thank you :)
If anyone finds themselves vacationing in Copenhagen, or lives there already, I beg you to visit the genius that is the Marina Abramovic “Seven Deaths” experience at the Cisternerne Museum, it’s so breathtaking and out of this world in every way. Now until 11.30.26, which happens to be her 80th birthday. Joanna, I feel that you should fly over just for it! (but wear a coat, it’s FREEZING down there) https://frederiksbergmuseerne.dk/en/udstillinger/marina-abramovic/
That looks amazing – I wish it would come to NY!
Suzanne, what’s so incredible is that every artist they commission makes art for that space specifically, because it’s just so…atmospheric, is my best word for it.
You have inspired me and I’m going to fly over just for it.
Hadley! Stahhhppp! For real?!? Amazing! Also take the train 40 minutes north to the Louisiana Museum (and eat lunch in the cafe, divine!), check out the chair exhibit at the Design Museum, eat open-faced sandwiches at Rohr in Torvehallern (food hall), drink beer and eat fries outside at Brus, and of course ride bikes if you can! Skol!!!
Andreea, thanks so much for those suggestions! Booked my airbnb stay – very excited!
This exhibit sounds amazing. If you haven’t read it already, I loved her book “Walk through walls”. It stayed with me since I read it years ago..
Love, love that beautiful old house! We were lucky to buy an 1855 stone home and it still has the original hand-forged iron nails in many of the wooden beams. It’s wonderful to feel like I’m living in a little piece of history.
There’s something healing about opening up that Katie Holmes link and seeing that she is aging without (obvious/extreme) cosmetic surgery. I support anyone’s right to look the way they want, but I also worry about a future where children grow up not knowing what aging/emoting looks like.
I had the same thought when I saw her pics! And agreed!
I thought so too! I hadn’t seen any pictures of her for ages. She’s the same age as me and it was so nice to feel like I was looking at someone who also looked the same age as me, if that makes any sense!
We must exist in quite different worlds because Katie Holmes to me looks like she’s had plenty of work done. She still looks about or under 30 years old. A quick Google search tells me that she is 47.
I would say she’s had botox and maybe a few fillers but no face lift. Sadly these days, a lot of 45+ actresses are getting face lifts pretty young.
That last reader comment made me BOL (burst out laughing). Last night my almost 3-year-old grabbed my hand and clutched it to her chest while I sang her to sleep. When I was done she asked, “Mom, why do you like me?” To which I answered a long list as she fell asleep, still clutching my hand. Magic.
Me too, still laughing!
I am enjoying Rooster so much. I want to jump in the television and be friends with these people! And walk on that pretty campus!
Me too! The characters are great. I’m recommending it to everyone.
Such a feel good show, and so funny!
Would love help from the commenters! I’m pregnant with our second and my body is changing SO fast this time. I’m not ready for colleagues to know, how do I dress to hide this small but obviously there bump? (Dress code is the casual side of business casual)
Oversized button downs are everywhere. Big jewelry and it looks like a statement. Also summer is approaching so jumper dresses will look appropriate with a shirt underneath. Any style 60’s boxy mod will also hide until your ready.
I realize that these may be unrealistic, but here is what I tried while hiding my bump : dressing a little nicer than normally. That way, when people register a difference, what they are noticing is style, not body shape – clean hair and fun accessories – blazer / jacket – fitted pants / leggings or even tights and a dress or big Boxy shirt (contrast) – bangs ! (Yes, this is drastic, but again, the focus was on my new hair and not my belly) – layers (button down and blazer) – wearing clogs or boots with a slight heel –
Add a blazer! It’ll draw attention to your shoulders and create lines down your center, which obscures the bump. It can still be casual with jeans/regular pants, and you can make it oversized. There are some lovely linen ones too that are lightweight.
Also, the new taskmaster series just started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBRtfYuAILU (free for everybody to watch) and this time with Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani. It feels so good to giggle watching them play, like rediscovering how to go absolutely bonkers in a good way as a grownup.
Love Taskmaster, love Kumail, love how much fun he’s having. A delight!!
Taskmaster is THE BEST!! Have you tried the New Zealand series? So good as well.
As an American and TM fan, I am a little saddened that Kumail is not crushing it. I feel as though he is letting the nation down. It’s funny that the smart and serious guys (Armando and Kumail) are getting their pants handed to them by the chaos that is Joanna Page…
Love taskmaster!
I found Taskmaster through a CoJ comment several years ago and it has brought so much laughter into my life. Highly recommend!
This cast is BONKERS!!! This season has me laughing harder than any other. Also how gorgeous is Joanna Page??? Another person aging naturally and gloriously.
I think it has been about a month when you introduced the new COJ Team setup. I just wanted to say (having no knowledge but a clear feeling) – Kelsey and Alison – you are doing a brilliant job! The same obvs. Goes the rest of the team! Grateful that this blog is part of my life since 19 years. Have a sunny weekend, all!
sob!!!! thank you so much, Berenice, I’ll share this with our team, and I agree, everyone is working so hard and crushing it!! xoxoxo
+1! Dropping a note that I’ve loved every single post this week (love the other weeks too, this week’s just feel extra comforting for me to just chat and hang a little more this usual.)🙏 thank you for holding this warm space for us, Jo & CoJ team
I completely agree with Lykke – this week felt extra supportive and exactly what we all needed each day.