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Five Pick-Me-Ups | Cup of Jo

Georgie

Georgie

I remember when Anton was two, he once grimaced for a photo and then asked, earnestly, “Was that smiling, Mama?” It can be hard to figure out! So, I’m loving these recent snapshots of my honorary niece, Georgie. Cool smile unlocked.

toby

(Meanwhile, Toby has officially reached the age where he towers over me and helps neighbors carry suitcases and groceries. Proud mom over here.)

Spanish tortilla with salt-and-vinegar chips by Kenji López-Alt

Would you ever make a Spanish tortilla with salt-and-vinegar chips, instead of sliced potatoes? “Good looooord,” wrote a reader named Olive. “The chips make it more flavorful, and you can have the whole thing done in less than 30 minutes.” Intrigued, my mom and I are planning to make this when she visits next week. Will report back.

Joanna Goddard Alex mill white mini skirt

For warm summer days, I like wearing mini skirts, but it’s hard to find one that’s not too long and not too short. I’ve been loving this white one, which falls just right.

What’s your comfort show? When I’m tired or stressed, I’ll queue up an episode of 30 Rock. The writing is so good. Here’s Jack quizzing Jenna about her age.

funny license plate

Finally, vanity license plates always make me laugh while navigating Brooklyn traffic.

What about you? What glimmers have you noticed lately? What’s your emotional temporature these days?

P.S. The best parenting advice I ever got, and five more pick-me-ups.

(Tortilla photo by Serious Eats / Kenji López-Alt.)


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