Thursday Murmurings
Hey, you're awesome!
Happy Thursday, you beauties.
This week, I’m talking about at home health hacks, giving you a reminder about of how awesome you are, throwing in book and podcast recommendations and rounding it out with a Biggie update. Let’s dive in!
Things that caught my eye this week
During COVID, the ‘do your own research’ crowd were very vocal and this article is really interesting in tracking how women, in particular, are taking their health into their own hands. The rise of at-home treatments, recommended by both influencers and generally weird corners of the internet, is something I find pretty fascinating. To a degree, I think we all have certain health hacks or old wives tales we’ve taken to heart and are convinced work for us. But for me, there are absolutely areas where I’m going to trust someone who went to medical school over some psycho in a Reddit thread.
Food for thought
Hey, in case no one told you today, you’re gorgeous. You have an aura that stops traffic, your smile puts a spring in the step of anyone who receives it and right now, there’s someone out there in the world thinking about an interaction they had with you and it makes their whole self feel warm and fuzzy. You are a magic maker, my friend. And I hope that even on your toughest days, you never forget that.
What I Read This Week
Well holy moly! This is one of the best things I’ve read this year, for sure. What an epic tale! I don’t usually go for historical fiction but this was unputdownable. Set during the second world war it tracks the stories of two sisters and what they did to survive. It’s phenomenal. And I heard they’re making it into a movie too - can’t wait for that!
Don’t forget, now that we’re into August, our Reading Club has begun. Our theme for August is Romance. I’m currently reading Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering and WHEW! I have some things to say! Full review coming next week. On the final Thursday of the month, we’ll convene here and discuss what we read.
So, grab a book and join us!
Podcast Recommendation
The Interview podcast, from the New York Times, is one I always enjoy checking out. The interview really interesting people. Their chat a couple of weeks ago with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is so good. The more I hear Mamdani speak, the more it reassures me that there are, in fact, still good people left in the world. What I find fascinating is that we’ve been told for so long that politics and leadership can’t be a certain way, then here comes Mamdani, just totally re-writing the rule book. I love to see it.
Your Weekly Biggie (P)update
This week, Biggie would like to remind you that a good quality nap goes a long way.
Until next week; smile at strangers, spread good vibes, be nice to people.