Memorial Day weekend is my personal reset.

Reading list ready, a few projects I've been wanting to get to, and I'm at the beach with people I actually want to be with. The weather doesn't need to cooperate. The ocean does something for me that nothing else does. I stopped waiting for permission to create my summer. This is me creating it.

TODAY’S PICKS

THE FEATURE

Glass Houses.

She did it for herself first. Then her boys told her on a walk what they'd been waiting to say.

THE REFLECTION

Burning It Down.

The stylist cried. She stood in the mirror looking at a woman she didn't recognize and thought: I really like her.

Enjoy It.

It's Memorial Day weekend. Whatever you're doing — doing nothing counts.

THE WILDCARD

The Bikini.

The Pope called it sinful. Brigitte Bardot made it famous. Ancient Roman women were already wearing one.

If you know someone who'd love this, send it to them.

That's the whole ask.

There's something in it for you too.

Details below.

My answer:

My hairdresser of 20+ years never let me dye it. I used to argue with her. Now I'm grateful every time I look in the mirror.

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