Smacksy Sunday Links

 

I don't need my life to be remarkable. (From NYT via Scott Moe's wonderful Second Shift newsletter)

When your cup is empty.

How to live in the present moment.

Rituals for Beltane.

Rules for weeknight dinner happiness.

And Valerie the Dachsund. 

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

The soul of social life.

Bill Murray says he's not the man he used to be.

The lovely Grandfluencers. 

Therapist tricks to stay calm when things are uncertain.

Things to do at night instead of Netflix.

Fall asleep in two minutes.

This poem.

This artist.

This couple.

A Hampshire cottage garden.

Traditional designs of Ukrainian egg decorating.

And these lambs.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

The stories our Amazon carts tell.

To make someone happy, ask for help.

Low energy habits that improved my mental health.

99 Way to opt out of consumerism. 

Meaningful ways to live simply.

Fall back in love with reading.

Compelling reasons for doing nothing.

This Swedish summer house.

And this duck watch.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

 

Photo of Teddy, Adam Wilson

What happens to your brain when you retire.

Being a good friend even when you're busy.

Stoop Coffee.

Generative rage.

Ways to focus your attention.

How to curb impulse shopping.

Revisiting a podcast, Americans in Paris.

Small things neurologists wish you would do for your brain.

LA Public Library review cards.

This girl.

You can stay at this Frank Lloyd Wright home.

Purse books.

Plants that will attract hummingbirds.

Smart travel snacks.

And baby Corgis.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

The healing power of gardens.

Spring awakening.

The view from an indie bookseller.

Embracing stillness in the in-between moments.

Create a Sunday reset. 

Our friend Grady's new book looks like magic.

What do White Lotus characters' book choices tell us?

How to start a book club. (The one I'm in is a great joy in my life)

The pantry staples you need from Trader Joe's.

Some George Eliot for you.

And these ducklings.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

 

The power of the casual check in.

A thousand tiny bridges.

Go where you're invited.

Decluttering a little made a big difference.

6 Movies that will make you want to travel the world.

Let's try the butterfly hug.

Daily habits that will help you simplify your life.

MLB pre-season power rankings.

Chelsea doesn't dress like a White Lotus guest.

Beautiful and of course they have a harp.

A coffee primer.

Yes, please.

And a cat reunion.

Happy Sunday.

Smacksy Sunday Links

 

A starter guide for getting through hard times.

Choose your more carefully.

What is Mercury Retrograde?

Spring cleaning for better mental health.

Why you feel better in the morning.

This looks good.

3 Hygge hacks.

And tiger cubs.

Happy Sunday.