The Friday Files

 

Did you have a good week?  I had a busy one, so it seemed to fly by.  On Tuesday, I had a catch-up lunch with some old friends, which is always fun.  The weather was gorgeous all week, so we sat on the restaurant's patio.

Wednesday was my first pickleball lesson.  I am taking a clinic with some old tennis buddies.  It started off with a bang!  I arrived at the tennis shop and was greeted by a woman carrying a clipboard.  She asked me, "Are you with the High School team?"  I looked behind me and realized she was, indeed, talking to moi.  I gave her the biggest smile I've ever given anyone and gushed for about 90 seconds about how flattered I was by her words.  She finally interrupted me with, "I meant the parent of the kid." I took a deep breath, recovered what was left of my smile and pride, and began searching for my friends.

Sidenote:  when I told this story to the Mister, my girls, and any other living thing that would listen to me, I chose to leave out the woman's retort.  I'll take a compliment any way I can get it.

Btw... I loved Pickleball!  I never thought I would because exercise is not included in my favorite things list. 

I discovered that Pickleball is a metaphor for my life:

Stay out of the kitchen!

On Thursday, I met one of my favorite readers for lunch.  Dana has been reading my blog for a few years.  She moved to Dallas at about the same time as I moved back.  We have been corresponding for a few years.  She has had such an exciting life, and it was a delight to meet her finally in person.

Yesterday, the Mister and I sent out a free lunch alert to the family. Our #2 was the only taker because #1 and AJ have to work. So we are dropping off Chowdah and picking up #2, and headed to the mall.  I will catch up on some sales while the Mister sits on a bench scrolling his phone.  

This Connecticut coastal home has all the right vibes.

Take a look at this stunning NYC pad.

This magnificent Florida home features my favorite color palette.

What number are you in your family?  This article discusses how birth order may influence your personality.

By the way, I am the perfect firstborn.

If you love to travel, this item is right up your alley.  Click here to read about 100 of the best hotels in the world.

Here are five of the best sites to get airline deals.

I've always wondered about this.

This flight attendant gives valuable travel tips.

She suggests leaving a shoe in the hotel safe.

Here is the reason why.

See Rhode Island through Swifty's eyes.

Is someone in your family graduating from college?

 TED speakers give their best advice.

Here are 10 iconic moments from celebrity commencement speeches.

Do you have a recurring dream?  My dream usually centers around me losing something, i.e., my wallet, purse, suitcase, etc.  Experts tell us what they mean right here. 

Here's a guide to tracking and managing paid subscriptions.

Here is a list of 45 entertaining documentaries on Netflix.

Another blessing, thanks to being retired.

If you enjoyed Shrinking, you will love the behind-the-scenes scoop.

Do you leave the TV on when you leave your home?

I do.  The most surprising point in this item is that dogs don't see images on TV like we do.  At times, Chowdah becomes enraptured with TV, especially when Real Housewives is on.

Sephora

My favorite stock-up sale has begun!

Boden

Boden

Boden

Boden

Madewell

Chico's

Chico's

BRF

Great for under jackets.

BRF

BRF

Lots of colors are available in the linen pants.

JCrew

Flash sale on blazers.

Several colors.

J Crew

Ditto!

Boden

Belk

30% off Lilly!

Belk

Belk

Target

Target

Target

Who knew J Crew sold tablecloths?

J Crew

Several colors.

Steve Madden

Huge Open Box sales at Lamps Plus.

Big sale going on over at Birch Lane.

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