A Map of What to Do

Plus a mash mish of recommends

Look out! It’s a mash mish, a bash bish (the latter is an actual state park in the Berkshires) of fun, funny, interesting substack recommends for your enjoyment. I’m taking Aging Gratefully on the road. In other words, I’m on vacay. Yay. Road Trip.

Remember these? They’re called Maps. We used them before Google took over the world. I was so excited to see an analogue guide that I had to take a picture. It’s also a clue as to where I’ll be sleeping for a few nights.

NOW FOR THE RECOMMENDS

First is the hilarious

Julia Sweeney

The former SNL star is here on the stack. She videos her musings every week. Here is a recent post from her trip to the Berkshires where she visited Edith Wharton's house. (Second time mentioning this gorgeous county. Hmmm.)

Why Living Today Rocks

— I loved the title so I subscribed and the essays didn’t disappoint. Here is a great mash mish of thoughtful ponderings. Author Mark creates a new word in this post— watch out Shakespeare.

Are you a risk taker? I never thought about Risk Management until I came across

Risk Musings

by Stephanie Losi. This particular article resonated with me— Comfort Zones. Have you left your comfort zone lately?

If you’re looking for well researched articles on Climate Change, The Turnstone is a find. I usually avoid the topic as it can become extreme in either direction, but

Melanie Newfield

thoroughly researches her information and delivers thoughtful pieces. For my science minded readers you may enjoy this piece about Carbon stored in the ocean.

I’ll bookend this recommend list with another funny gal,

THE EMPRESS

Alisa Kennedy Jones. (Interesting that I have 4 women recommends and 1 dude.) Alisa combines hilarious personal menopausal stories with hopeful solutions. Yes, in this article, she says the two most dreaded words, Vaginal Dryness. Enjoy

A Fan Favorite From the Archives

Ever wonder who makes those kidnapper hoods?

Have a fab week.

Hubby’s childhood family getaway

Today’s version.

1. When’s your next vacay?

2. Hello.

3. Do you have a good sense of direction?