May & June 2021
I’m ready! For what, I’m not exactly sure….Travel? Outdoor cocktails? Hugging people again? We are all in for another unusual summer ahead but I still feel optimistic about it all, and am unabashedly booking events and buying dramatic dresses with reckless abandon. If this past year has taught us anything, it is to seize the moments, love fiercely, check in on your friends & family frequently, get moving outside, treat yourself, prioritize mental health, and don’t waste another moment not doing what you are meant to. My theme this year is the classic ‘If not me, then who? If not now, then when?’ and I feel there is boundless opportunity for all ahead if you choose to act on it as the world begins to reopen. So many of you have reconnected this year to ideas, projects or dreams you had long shelved, and frankly I want to see them all become a reality (I am working on plans too), and am here to support you in your endeavors (especially from all of the talented women I know). So let’s celebrate the season in all ways, have fun & more laughs, and if you want to bounce around ideas and talk things out - contact me!
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(Fingers Crossed) Travel
Look at possible Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Passports,’ Passes & Apps Around the Globe
Anthony Bourdain’s longtime assistant, Laurie Woolever, was left to finish the chef’s final book “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide”
The EU is wooing back vaccinated Americans this summer, but can they come?
UK is the safest & strongest destination in Europe in my opinion, made new announcements on its travel traffic light system this week
If you missed it: Egypt mummies passed through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade
No biggie, but a Chinese rocket is crashing to Earth this weekend
Good news: This past Earth Day saw science & reason return to America, announcing a new target to bring emissions below 2005 levels by 2030
Culture Club
Variety’s Power of Women issue is out and a video presentation to follow
And you thought the Mackenzie & Jeff Bezos divorce was expensive? This week saw Melinda and Bill Gates announce their split as well
It was a weird Oscar year BUT we finally saw a second female director (Chloé Zhao ) win for her gorgeous movie “Nomadland”, and great wins by Daniel Kaluuya, Frances McDormand and Yuh-Jung Youn
If you love film too, there are multiple wonderful podcasts on this topic but Brett Goldstein’s “Films to be buried with” (from Ted Lasso) is really good fun
Fabulous Bille Eillish broke the internet this week with her new single and cover appearance in British Vogue
Also another gorgeous Vogue cover starring Amanda Gorman
NYT: We Have Hit a Wall (confronting late-stage pandemic burnout)
Good news fellow Game of Thrones fans: The prequel “House of the Dragon” is coming soon (Also, check out ‘Last Kingdom” on Netflix for similar vibes)
Netflix’s four-part documentary "This Is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist" made me mad at myself for not knowing about this crazy story
Well played Burger King, who made the perfect Ad to fit the confusing times
If I can’t get Justin Bieber’s “Peaches” or Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” out of my head, than neither can you: enjoy the TikTok dance versions
Will Smith shared a “dad bod” photo of himself while revealing he was “in the worst shape of my life” to promote his new YouTube Originals unscripted series
Pam & Tommy, is that you? The photos that took everyone by surprise
The passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Farewell to two fabulous actresses: Olympia Dukakis and Helen McCrory
Fight The Good fight
Short and sweet: PLEASE get vaccinated and donate to countries like India who have been incredibly hard hit by multiple waves of this pandemic. And while American politics continues to be bananas, as does inequality (no decent healthcare program still, coupled with the fact that 35 or 30 corporations didn't pay taxes last year and they're Fortune 500 companies that made over $400 billion), I would have to write a novel at this point so I will skip that (for now), but do stay vigilant and demand action from your reps.
Take it easy on yourselves and be excellent to each other. xo