I knew hugs were good for stress, but I had no idea they boost immunity, lower blood pressure, help you sleep better, and reduce pain by 31%. A 2025 study says hugging 1-3 people daily is ideal. Most of us are touch-deprived. Time to get our daily dose of free medicine. Read this article here.

Oh, funny, speaking of Pooh that I just posted recently, I am watching The Tigger Movie right now. Tigger is another favorite. He is always fun to watch.

I’ve loved Winnie the Pooh since I was a baby. My Pooh doll was such a comfort to me and I still have it. Just heard Lego is making a Pooh set and I’m thrilled! I love building Lego. Already have the Gizmo from Gremlins set. This 85-piece Pooh set is mine! P.S. I also have the Acre house set!

This doodle art is amazing … I wish I could learn how to do that. For sure, it will take a lot of practice. Check it out! Link

Mike Flanagan just signed on to write and direct The Mist for Warner Bros. I’ve enjoyed his work. The Haunting of Hill House especially. Add in his new take on The Exorcist and the Carrie series, and I’ve got a lot of great horror coming my way. So excited for all three. Link

A man in New Zealand literally grew a church out of trees. He carefully trained different species over an iron frame—leptospernums for colorful walls, cut leaf alders for a roof that lets light filter through. Started in 2011, now a living chapel in 3 acres of gardens. Absolutely stunning.

Missing those amazing Whisked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from Whole Foods back in DC. Time to make my own! Found this recipe that looks perfect. Probably not vegan but that’s okay. Gotta hit the grocery store for ingredients first. So excited!

Just updated my About page! If you’ve been reading along and wondering who’s actually behind all this, I finally put some words down about myself. Nothing fancy, just the basics. Come say hi! 👋 About Me