The big return of the holiday hangover
Raise your hand if you were truly ready for work this morning. I definitely wasn’t.
I am happy to report I had a lovely July 4th spent with family at a barbecue. My husband’s family from California flew out for the occasion, and there was a hike, bocce ball, ribs, hamburgers, potato salad and a flag cake I baked that was not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
The neighbors set off fireworks across the street and I kept my dog company while he cowered inside. There was a campfire and marshmallows were roasted. It was one of the best days I’ve had in a good long while, Americana clichés and all. And when I woke up on Monday morning, I still hadn’t quite recovered. Maybe not this morning either.
When I talk about a “holiday hangover” I’m not talking about alcohol, although surely some people imbibed over the long weekend. I’m talking about that specific sense of exhaustion that comes from a holiday well spent, with family and friends and fun. The better the time we have, the harder it is to return to the real world when the work week comes around.
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Today’s reads
- Everything you need to know about Tropical Storm Elsa.
- Here are the American athletes to watch as we get closer to the kickoff of the Tokyo Olympics.
- The best sunscreen for dark skin tones or acne-prone skin, according to experts.
- Important PSA for Costco shoppers: The big box chain will soon drop the “senior hours” it instituted in response to the pandemic.
- Your daily dose of celebrity “awww”: See photos from Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s wedding.
Today’s pet
Meet sweet, comfy Hazel.
“We adopted Hazel at 10 years-old after living her whole life in a shelter,” says owner Marie Demarais. “She’s now 17. I bought the pillow at a local handmade store. As soon as I brought it home and put it on the sofa, she decided it was hers.”
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