Dear Beauty Hunters,
I’ve pulled together a trinity for you today. Let’s go right in.
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This is a tender, gentle and enlightening article from Scientific American, about post-election grief. It addresses the aimless feelings of loss & despair some of us may be feeling, and how to incorporate the shock of sadness into daily life. There are also ideas on how to cultivate more resilience going forward, and a look at what the hell is going on in the Department of Embroiled Emotions right now. Check it out:
“Election Grief is Real. Here’s How to Cope,” by Meghan Bartels.
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The dahlias are still out in the Pacific Northwest.
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Someone near and dear to me told me he was 5.5 months without drinking and I couldn’t be happier knowing one person I love very much is saving his own life.
Here’s a picture of a Chagall painting to celebrate this news. I snapped a photo of it last month, in Paris, at the Pompidou Centre.
I love you! Xo
If someone you know could use a beauty burst, or a helpful article to understand their grief, and what to do with it, please share away!
And tell us, how are you doing — or more importantly WHAT are you doing? Yesterday, I swam with my masters group, huged a lane mate, helped someone shop for new workout swimsuits, took a walk, talked on the phone, texted a lot, returned a bright pink puffer coat, ate coconut curry soup. You?