“All things seem possible in May.” — Edwin Way Teale
READING:
Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty — “New York Times author and journalist, Anderson Cooper, chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty—his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts” (Goodreads).
Sweet Paris: Seasonal Recipes from an American Baker in France by Frank Adrian Barron — “Inspired by the tradition of l'heure du goûter, a daily French tradition similar to British teatime, and autour de la table, the idea of gathering around the table with good friends and delicious food, Sweet Paris is a love letter to the sublime world of desserts and the City of Light” (Goodreads). I don’t even bake, but I really liked this book.
Beautiful Little Fools — “Jillian Cantor revisits the glittering Jazz Age world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, retelling this timeless American classic from the women’s perspective. It is a quintessential tale of money and power, marriage and friendship, love and desire, and ultimately the murder of a man tormented by the past and driven by a destructive longing that can never be fulfilled” (Goodreads).
WATCHING:
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction (Netflix) — I’ve never been a big fan of David Letterman nor of many of this guests, but this show is really interesting and I have found a new respect for many of these people. And I still love George Clooney.
Downton Abbey: A New Era — The costumes and the scenery were beautiful, especially the villa in the South of French.
FEELING: Tired and eager to be done. Enough said.
ENJOYING:
A wonderful spring weekend in Door County, enjoying the cherry blossoms and wild flowers. We had coffee and cocktails and watched beautiful views and sunsets from our porch in Ephraim. We enjoyed beverages and delicious meals at The Inn at Cedar Crossing (walleye sandwich), SBYC, Clover & Zot (tempura artichoke hearts cilantro chutney and yogurt za’atar), Chives (brunch board, croque monsieur, macarons), Fika (cherry blossom latte and cardamom roll), and Barringers (prime truffle burger).
Dressing the Abbey at the Charles Allis Museum
LOOKING FORWARD TO:
The end of the school year — 8 more days for me
A trip to Universal Studios with the Larsons in June
PLANNING:
Spring Break in Paris — The dates are set and the airline tickets are purchased. I’m currently searching for places to stay and curating lists of new-to-me restaurants, shops, and attractions. It will be so wonderful to be back after 3.5 years away.
