Heather's Curly Cues

April 30, 2025

What I've Been Up To...

Last weekend my friend Cat and I headed into New York City to see Joe McIntyre in a solo performance. He put on a great show! I'm really liking his new Freedom album and I always love an excuse to wear my NKOTB merch.

What I'm Reading......

I recently finished Sandwich by Catherine Newman and wow, did it resonate with me. It's about a mother navigating a new phase in life where her children are grown and her parents are aging. The story takes place during their annual family vacation to Cape Cod. My children aren't grown (yet) but I know I'll be in that phase one day too.

My book club read this month is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. I just started it but I think it's going to be good!

What I'm Watching...

I'm obsessed with the Karen Read trial. For those of you not familiar, Karen is accused of running over her boyfriend John O'Keefe (a Boston police officer) after a night of drinking. I'm still not sure if she did it or if she was framed by corrupt police officers.

What I'm Listening To...

I've been binging the 20/20 podcast "Bad Rap - The Case Against Diddy." I grew up listening to 90s hip hop and I'm enjoying this podcast more than I thought I would. It's crazy what he got away with for so many years.

What I'm Eating...

Last night I made Trader Joe's pesto chicken cutlets and served them with rice. I cooked the chicken in a pan with a little bit of olive oil but they'd be great on the grill.

What I'm Reminiscing About...

We had an amazing spring break trip to Baha Mar in the Bahamas. I wish we could go back!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Heather

@heatherscurlycues

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