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May 06, 2026

I haven’t done one of these since February… so let’s get to it!

Reading… Everyone, and I mean everyone, is reading or has read Strangers. I haven’t yet! I am finding it harder and harder to read books that aren’t of the “lighter” variety (by that I mean books that don’t reference obscure literature/quotes/etc.), so I’m attempting to gain my focus back by turning to A.S. Byatt, whose work has always captivated me. I’m diving into one of her earliest novels, The Game.

Watching… Early 90s-era Law & Order. I have felt more nostalgic than ever for the New York of my childhood, possibly because until recently there’s been very little left that is recognizable. I’m not necessarily talking about the physical city, but the community (or lack thereof). I have to say that over the past five months, I’ve noticed a huge change for the better! The city, for the first time in a long time, feels more like a neighborhood and less like a theme park for the uber-rich. I’ve enjoyed nodding to my neighbors, sharing joys and grievances as we pass each other on the street, chatting the the doormen, and seeing the same people over and over. And, importantly, I’ve noticed a big change in the infrastructure of the city. Potholes are being filled, people! Subway stations being painted! Police officers helping mothers with strollers up the subway stairs! Street signs being replaced! Sidewalks being shoveled during the blizzard! It’s filling me with joy and hope.

Listening to… I have a very big essay I’m wrestling with about my decision to try to unhook myself from the mega-empires of our personal data, so I’ve been slowly trying to shift away from Spotify and go back to the days when we actually burned our own CDs. I’ve been checking out one artist a week from my local library and adding their songs to my music library… it’s an incredible feeling to burn a mix CD again!

Sporting Freyrs sunglasses, Ann Mashburn tunic, Frank & Eileen trousers, Cuyana tote, and Belgians, along with my March Hare watch and Bose open earbuds.

Wearing… It’s easing into being warm enough for no sweaters and just a light jacket, so my Everlane mac, my Ann Mashburn and With Nothing Underneath shirts, and my loafers are getting a workout!

Wearing II… I’m getting back into the idea that I want to have a signature scent—I did for years (Eternity) but it feels too on-the-nose now with the whole JFK/CBK obsession. The team at AERIN kindly sent me their new honeysuckle scents and the tiny spray has been living in my purse—it’s a springtime dream.

Aisling Marron I thought of you!

Eating… Trying to be good aka trying not to eat fried food as often as I have been… I’ve reached the stage in my life when I’m trying to prioritize eating food that tastes good and is good! So I’ve been cooking from the Buvette cookbook a lot and I feel much happier for it :) I also had a great meal with a good friend at Nice Matin yesterday and it was lovely to sit by one of their huge open windows with Eggs Benedict, fries, a salad, and a Coke—there’s really very little nicer than that!

Testing… Some new tanning water from Saltyface in the hopes I look less like Casper and more like a human being who has been outside at least once in her life… stay tuned! So far so good…

Shopping… Mostly home things! You can find my home wishlist here.

Wishlisting… These shorts (and these), this linen set omg, and this popover.

Doing… Trying to add more acts of service into our weekly life. We’ll be volunteering at our local food pantry again soon.

Obsessing over… Rec League! It’s an app/site where you can share recommendations for your wildest, most niche areas of interest… find me here and find the fabulous Lindsay Sword on Rec League also! You can also find me on ShopMy (add me to your circles here) and Instagram, sporadically.

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