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Happy New Year. I’ve texted out Happy New Year many times over the last 24 hours and my autocorrect keeps changing it from Happy New Year to Happy New Tear, and I am trying my damnedest not to see this as a sign for 2022.
The last thing I need is more tears.
No resolutions for me because I won’t follow through with them. I know myself better than that now even though it is a nice thought to even think I would.
I decided to rewatch The Queen’s Gambit again because I like to rewatch favourites usually every year. It’s like rereading books. I do that so often.
On a positive note, I read about 175 books last year. Going to bed where everything is dark and quiet, and reading, is something that I look forward to every day.
Last night was a 5am reading night, which is so many levels of wrong, and I am paying for it today. I feel hungover minus the alcohol.
I just bought these winter boots during a Boxing Day sale at Soft Moc, and I am very pleased with them.
I wanted something that was a slip-on style, sleek/minimalist looking, and that goes underneath pants easily versus tucking pants in.
These check every box.
A heartfelt goodbye to Betty White. It was like one last kick in the face for the year. It won’t be the same without her.
Weekly Reads and Some Videos:
What entered the Public Domain January 1, 2022. There are some good things.
Be My Eyes is an app that instantly connects a blind person with a sighted volunteer who can tell them what’s in front of them via screen sharing. This is incredible.
How a Dutch woman got dressed in 1665
You’re not uncool. Making friends as an adult is just hard.
What went right in 2021: the top 26 good news stories of the year
The Literature Clock tells you the current tie using a literary snippet. This is the coolest thing ever.
Evolution of Picasso’s Iconic Self-Portraits From Age 15 to 90
The most beautiful boots ever.
Victorian Christmas cards that are so weird that I love them.
Ninety-Nine Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2021. Someone actually threw out one of Judy Garland’s checkered dresses from The Wizard of Oz…in a trash bag. Wtf.
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Long time reader, first time commenter! I love your write ups and the weekly finds. 175 books is amazing! Well done. Are you on goodreads?
I am but I’m not. I do have an account but haven’t updated it for probably around 8 years. I always forget about it to be honest. I probably should get back on it because it would be nice to keep track properly. My current mode of keeping tracking just a bunch of pencil scratches 😬