Friday Flotsam

Frrrrrrrrrrring freak! Sorry, I mean – spring break!

I have the lit-e-ral best news ever on the planet to share. Just get ready. Sit down. Stand up. No wait, sit back down.

Natalie came to me earlier this week and said, “Mom, I’ve decided it’s time to watch Gilmore Girls. Will you watch with me?”

What happened next was something between an internal stroke meets a coma meets an exorcism meets a hot air balloon meets a heart parade meets a soul rager meets the happiest moment of my life. I said yes. She said yes!

You do know my life has officially unraveled at this point. All productivity: out the window. All spring goals: done for. It is now time to let her decide if she’s Team Dean or Team Jess or Team Logan. (Jess forever, but she doesn’t know this yet.)

We’re about 9 episodes into the first season. What’s actually crazy is that already, already we’re better. Not that we were bad or off or anything. But she’s 12 and I’m cringe. It’s the way it goes right now. But Lorelai and Rory and Emily are our best friends all of a sudden and it’s so delicious. I keep telling her Kirk will be a slow-burn favorite, but she’s annoyed with him right now. She’ll get there.

Oh, she’ll get there.

YOU GUYS!!!! Sorry, I got excited. Also coffeecoffeecoffee.

ALSO remember this!? Holy cow, my hair.

Also, I did start Love Story. Gah, stunner of a show. I’m only 4 episodes into it, but I’ll get back to it mid summer when we finish GG.

Wait! March Madness hits this week. I’ll never get anything done for the rest of my life.

Who are we rooting for this year? Who’s playing well? Is KU doing well? Is Duke doing well? Is Kentucky doing well?

Sorry. I’d google it, but you’re cuter.

Finishing Heart the Lover here in just a few. Stay tuned for Book Tasting today! I’m already so sad. Will she tell him?!

Weekend plans?

It’s officially spring break here. We’re staying put but I love it. Sleepovers, garden bed and leaf cleanup, basketball watching, a bit of work and letting the kids run feral. But get this, it’s going to be 31 degrees on Monday, then 84 on Thursday. Like – what on earth. I have a small stack of firewood to get through before I move a pretty white iron bench over in its place. The breezy white curtains will go up. Outdoor pillows get a wash. Max Medina will annoy us for now. (oh, you feel me.)

Tell me your plans!

From this week, I did post an end-of-winter picnic with St. Francis wine! Be sure and peep that. And of course this video of my ’90s pining. (don’t worry, I did not use the horrific Goo Goo Dolls song. You are safe with me.)

What are you cooking this weekend? #teamjess

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8 Responses to Friday Flotsam

  1. Nancy March 13, 2026 at 10:32 am #
    I am actually so excited for you to be watching GG with Nat! I am old enough to be your mom but just watched it for the first time last Fall and just started rewatching it because there was nothing else to watch because I refuse to pay for more streaming services! Hopefully it doesn't leave Netflix before I get thru my second watch. And honestly I'm torn between Jess & Logan. Maybe I'll make up my mind this go round. Enjoy!
  2. Victoria March 13, 2026 at 12:02 pm #
    I just finished watching it with my now 13 yr old and no exaggeration it changed our relationship. It was good before, but now there’s magic. She seeks my opinion and trusts my recommendations. Having something you both love and look forward to at that age is priceless. I’m so happy you both get to watch it together. I know the memories she and I made over the past year of watching it are ones we both will cherish the rest of our lives.
  3. Caitlin March 13, 2026 at 4:14 pm #
    That is truly the best news!! I can’t wait to hopefully watch it with my future daughter one day. Please keep us posted on Nat’s journey hahaha
  4. Alesa March 14, 2026 at 9:13 am #
    If you like Heart the Lover, you must read Writers and Lovers. It fills in a lot of the story. Ughhh.... These are the types of books that just stay with you.
  5. Megan Stone March 16, 2026 at 4:50 am #
    I really enjoy how the ragdoll physics work in ragdoll drop. Watching the character react naturally to every obstacle makes each level feel unique.
  6. sopas de letras March 26, 2026 at 8:14 pm #
    The best news is that you're watching Gilmore Girls with Natalie. I remember when my daughter and I started watching that show together. It really did feel like making new best friends, especially since we could talk about the characters and storylines afterward. I wonder who Natalie will pick for Rory's best match!
  7. mikasabaggins April 2, 2026 at 10:27 am #
    Love this, Bev! So fun that Natalie’s watching Gilmore Girls with you—Team Dean vs. Team Jess debates are priceless. Your excitement is contagious! Also, between coffee, March Madness, and maybe a quick round of Smash Karts Game, you’re living the chaos perfectly.
  8. Nagori April 21, 2026 at 4:46 am #
    No wonder how you check your Kuwait Civil ID card status online. I found a website that show the Kuwait Civil ID status upon entering the 12 digit Civil ID number. For those who are opt for renewal or for first time approval

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