THE WEEKEND EDIT – PLEASE HOLD
Happy Weekending!
I received an email yesterday that this dress was on the way.
It was a happy surprise because I didn’t remember ordering it.
Well, I do, but I forgot I ordered it just before I turned off my phone to go to sleep.
Clearly, I have some screentime goals for 2026.
What’s your superpower?
My superpower is making people laugh. Not just the lady behind me in the checkout aisle, but customer support people.
The other day, I was placed on a brief hold
(which is an example of an oxymoron).
Sidenote: It reminded me of my Amazon quiz with customer support team member, Mike.
While on a brief hold, the funniest “hold music” played.
It was a recorded, twangy tune about being on hold.
It might have been a bot, but what followed is what makes us human.
When my live support team member got back on the call and asked if I had any further questions, I told her how much I loved the “hold song.”
I was laughing with tears in my eyes when she joined me in a giggle.
I told her that if every banking, healthcare, and insurance company used this song, we would be a happier country.
Never miss an opportunity to make someone smile or giggle.
EMPTY NESTERS
My husband and I spent twenty minutes syncing our schedules around Elliott’s spaw day.
After coordinating pick up and drop-off details for his three-hour wash and brush, the groomer canceled
Lucky for Elliott, he is rescheduled for later today.
He has no clue he is headed to the groomers.
QUESTION: What is the last thing you ordered online? If you don’t remember, you may be surprised when it arrives on your front porch!
We scored the last two interlocking foam floorings for my weight (lifting) goals.
I just need to relocate my ball, weights and bands to the basement.
READING, WATCHING & LOVING ..I
- I spent ten minutes watching an Alaskan bear catch a salmon.
- Did you see this week’s Tuesday Tip?
- Our book club selection this month is All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. I just want to finish it.
- We have two episodes left of Black Doves. So good!
- My East Coast friend Heather suggested Somebody Somewhere, and I am loving the quirky cast of characters. It is streaming on Amazon Prime or HBO.
- I was hooked by a Zumba reference and the scene where someone attempts to pass a truck on a dirt road. Love it!
- My Long Island Kim shared this fun Halloween craft!
- These conversation starters will make you sound smarter!
SI shop the sales at Good Janes for stocking stuffers!
WHAT IS TRENDING ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK .
MOVING ON TO THE BLOG
On repeat this weekend!
Did you see what I stuffed in my pillow cover? Please pin for others to find.
EASY DIY DONUTS ON REPEAT EVERY HALLOWEEN
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Thank you for joining me on Saturday mornings for my version of coffee talk.
Elliot is a very lucky dog!
The last thing I ordered online was last week from 32 Degrees. Their prices are ridiculously cheap! Costco often sells some of its stuff. I love their heavy fleece layering mock neck shirts, and I ordered one in Navy Blue to go along with the black and beige ones I already have. I also ordered the fleece ayering leggings in black. As you can tell, I’m always cold in winter.
We loved Somebody Somewhere–all the characters were very endearing.
hI pAT, Yes my girlfriend was talking about that brand’s vests and so we ran over to Costco but they were sold out of the size and color my husband wanted! xo laura
Yes my girlfriend got puffy vests – supper cheap at Costco! THanks Pat!
Congrats on your soon to be grandma status. Are you particular on what you would like to be called? Love the bandana’s. I have been on a slow burn crime kick. I watch Untamed with Eric Bana set in Yosemite. Black Rabbit with Jude Law and Jason Bateman and just finish Task with Mark Ruffalo.
We always get the flu vaccine–the quadrivalent dose one that is for those 60 and over. I sadly know a few people who died from the flu over the years, and I wouldn’t take the chance of not being protected.
We are watching The Diplomat–Kari Russel is so good on it.
My favorite spot in my house would be my kitchen. as I love to cook…. and eat…lol
I follow you on Pinterest and will look at your recipe board and those 50 easy dinners. link–thanks!
Gam Gam CONGRATULATIONS! Eek sooo excited for you. My gracious this post was full of goodness. Made me smile. Big!
Becoming a grandparent for the first time is such a wonderful event! Our first was born under a bright supermoon evening 17 years ago, and since then, every time I see the moon, I think of him. Now we spend many weekends watching him play lacrosse, and of course, watching the three grandchildren who followed his birth over the years.
We had a mouse once! I made the mistake of having a birdfeeder on my patio, and the fallen seed led it into my basement air vent. We used a mousetrap and, sad for the mouse, but it was very effective. Since then, we installed a screen behind our air vent to make sure no more critters could enter.
S[eaking of eyes…I finally saw my regular ophthalmologist, who told me he felt the other doctor had overtreated my condition! No more bandage lens, and I am healing well! Finally!
HI Pat,
Just emailed you! thank you!
Hey Laura,
We have been watching “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu. It is quirky and sarcastically funny. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are the leads. Have you watched it? I wasn’t sure I was going to like it at first, but we are now on Season 3. Lol
Check it out! See you soon for coffee!
Just emailed you! Love Murders in the Building. Also we just watched John Candy documentary.
How did I miss all of these wedding photos? That one needs to be framed!
Fin and I are watching The Gentlemen on Netflix. Don’t know if you’d like it, but Rod might!
Is it Gentleman in Moscow? Call me tomorrow morning!
xo sissy
Oh my gosh, I wish I lived closer to Breckenridge. I’d love to see the Bernese Mountain Dog parade. I’m sure Elliot is thanking your husband for dissuading you from buying a Lederhosen.
Have a great Sunday!
Karen B. & Bentley
Hi Karen
I will share photos! It’s the beginning of December. Have a great week. We are on baby watch countdown.
Ash is due October 28th. It has not hit me of my pending new status. xo laura
I gave up on Black Rabbit too. Too much violence. The Mister finished it though – he has a stronger stomach than I. Loving Thursday Murder Club. Our fave is The Hardacres. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Hi Katie m – Rod finished. It just felt like a version of Ozarks. Even the blond (who oerdosed) we thought it was the girl from Ozarks when we first saw her. I would not have recognized Jude Law if I didn’t see his name in credits.
have a fun week. xo laura
Thank you for the “shout-out” for my Alaska cruise posts!
I did not care too much for “The House of Guinness ” as it was a little too fabricated. We got involved in watching a Korean culinary star competition on Netflix that is dubbed in English. It has made me want to find a good Korean restaurant somewhere in the Denver area, as I was not familiar with most of their traditional cuisine. I was also surprised by how many fine dining chefs in Korea prepare Italian cuisine as their specialty.
I have to get the Halloween bin out of the garage soon and begin decorating. Maybe the cooler weather will inspire me.
A Bernese Mountain Dog parade in Breck sounds like fun! I did not know they had one. “Goldens in Golden” is the one I know about. It attracts Golden retrievers from all around the country!
Hi Pat. Have you watched Feeding Phil. We caught a few and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. How is that for an endorsement.
Oh shoot I forgot to add ghosts. Hey a neighbor told me Ace Hardware had really inexpensive ghosts. Hers look really cute, but call before you drive!
xo laura
Enjoy decorating your daughter’s room as a guest room. Make sure to include a “pack and play” crib in case you do some overnight babysitting along the way!
We have a “too big for us” house, and two extra bedrooms are decorated for grandchildren–one for the boys and one for the girls. They used to sleep over a lot, but as they get older, they don’t as they are too busy with friends and extracurricular activities. Grandchildren grow up too quickly!
Congratulations on the expected grandbaby news! So exciting to become agrandparent. Our son and daughter-in-law had their children call us the Italian names for grandparents, Nonna and Nonno. Our daughter and son-in-law did not-they used Grandma and Pop-Pop. It’s all good!
I read the Orphan Train years ago–a fascinating true story.
Thanks for the nice “shout out” — I have been blogging about our Alaska cruise recently, but will be showing some beautiful Cokorado fall scenery in upcoming posts.
Hope the painting job is over! You are both so wonderful to help with that big job!
Quince is great! I have joggers from there. Great quality and good return policy. Plus, I think it’s free shipping both ways!
Started Mad Men again-it’s hard to believe the way women were treated only 50 years ago. But it does make smoking and a cocktail look cool, just like in The Crown.
I’ll try Adolescence. Isn’t it kind of weird?
I think Gam Gam is going to stick as your new title. Now Rod needs one.
Congratulations! It’s the best gift from our kids! I have three grandchildren, and I absolutely think they are the best!
Karen B.
Sorry to hear you both came back sick. Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks for sharing my link!
I checked out the Preppy Empty Nester and her reviews as well.. always adding more books to the list.
The knobs on the furniture update really make the piece unique.
I hope you are feeling better, Laura! I am still healing from my eye problem, but I am now using experimental eye drops made from my own blood and made in my cornea specialists’ lab, which is helping.
My favorite book of last year was “A Fever In the Heartland” by Timothy Eagan. A non-fiction book based on a true event, which is quite scary and gruesome, but the book’s backstory taught me a lot about America’s immigration history and many misconceptions that Americans have. In light of what has been happening lately, it also showed me that, sadly, “everything old is new again.” If we as a nation survived that, maybe we can survive now.
I’m with you…some books can seem so formulated that I find I know what’s going to happen before it does! I used to be in a book club. I loved it!
Have a great weekend.
That 4th of July floral/flag arrangement is so cute!
I need a good book, but I’m tired of fiction. I may go back and read the classics again.
They may be old, but they aren’t tired.
I’m going to have to go the JCO webiste now. Thank you very much.
CALL ME I promise not to do laundry or take calls from evan ;0)
You need to plan a trip to Alaska! That is so cool, my SIL’s dad & mom just did the trip and it was her dad’s last state to visit as well. I haven’t watched that show but I was thinking of checking it out but there are too many things to watch. I’m only part way through YOU’s last season, so I’m way behind. The birds do wake me sometimes before dawn. Crazy about the bears! We had a big graduation this past weekend (CG #1). Hope you had a great weekend1
I am watching Friends & Neighbors and am enjoying it.
You was so crazy and the finale was just crazy.. not really a fan.
That is so cool about your husband.. does he have a favorite?
No bucket list, but I’m impressed your husband has been to every state except Alaska. You definitely need to visit Alaska. I’ve been getting my flower beds in shape for the upcoming season.
Karen B.
Laura, 1. you have to go to Alaska. It is so beautiful and very special.
2. Thank you for sharing my spray painted lamps. I love them. As soon as I can find the right color, I have another pair of glass lamps to paint.
3. Children’s Medical is a wonderful hospital. My sorority alum group outfitted their pediatric cardio library years ago. If you come to visit your niece, you HAVE to visit me.
I’m afraid to take pictures! Know it’s not good, especially since we cut the top of the living room shelves! Can’t wait to get the fireplace!
take photos! xo
Smother…😆!! That’s hysterical. I hadn’t heard that before, but I’m sure sometimes my girls would agree!!!
Hmmm…maybe Debra From ELR minus MIL and kids?
IDK. You are Claire for sure!
Neither.. my husband and I divide our chores in a way that I don’t have to do anything outside the house.
I would love a grapefruit mocktail.. I can sip it while I watch him work 🙂
I get it and yes that is perfect!
Our book club has been reading all of Richard Osman’s Murder Club books one by one–fun and light reading. This month was Kristen Hannah’s “The Women” — it was a little long and drawn out in my opinion–I liked the first half of the book–could have ended it there!
We haven’t begun outdoor clean-up as yet—we’ve been busy with grandkids’ sports, etc. We have a very large wood retaining wall behind us—there is no chance of passing fire mitigation because of that, plus a few large trees near our house I don’t have the heart to cut them down.
Thank you so much for sharing my birthday story! I so appreciate you! Such a fun round up!
Happy day!
KariAnne