I mentioned last Friday that it had been a stormy week, and a reader left the most beautiful comment about going through difficult times:  Impermanence is a gift.  Things don’t stay the same way forever.

You just have to wait for the wind to start blowing your way.  Or you just have to decide to make your own wind.

I first noticed the deep wrinkles forming around my wrists last summer.  It’s no wonder that the signs of aging have appeared on my hands.  As I spend most of my day typing, the constant flexing and moving was bound to cause some damage.  And since I’m on the short path to age 40, it was inevitable that my age would start showing itself.

 

Aging gracefully is skill that I’m working on.  I keep telling myself that I’ll embrace the aging process eventually, just not yet.  So I’m working on minimizing the appearance of my new wrist wrinkles.

This Verso Hand Serum ($55) has been a lifesaver, especially in the dry Montana winters.  I put a tiny amount on my hands and rub my wrists together so I don’t waste a drop.  Then, I apply lotion as usual.

I’m also applying my Suntegrity face sunscreen to my hands every day.  Though I may switch to their SPF 80 sunscreen for my hands.

If the idea of $55 hand serum seems ridiculous to you, then you are either 1) under age 35, or 2) more emotionally prepared to get older than I am.  Good for you.  But if you still want to slow down the formation of wrist wrinkles, try applying an inexpensive retinol from The Ordinary to your hands.  (I’ll probably switch to this route when my Verso runs out, but I love it so much, we’ll see.)

I hate egg whites.  Hate.  HATE.  Their flavorless, rubbery, and the jiggle makes me wince.  But I love a good scrambled egg.  Sadly, almost all scrambled eggs are dry and lifeless.  But not anymore.

These Australian Folded Eggs from TheKitchn are my new favorite thing.  They’re great for dinner with toast and a few roasted cherry tomatoes.  (If you don’t want to use heavy cream, or you don’t have any, I have also used a slurry of milk and plain yogurt.)

Four weeks back to work, and I realized that I needed to up my accessory game.  My basic stud earrings were feeling a little boring.  And since I’m not wearing much jewelry to work, I thought I’d bring a few pairs of affordable drop earrings (and one splurge-y pair) into my attire.  Here are my best picks.

Cost Plus World Market Silver/Gold Drops ($6)

Halogen Small Resin Drops ($25)

Cecelia Hinged Drop Earrings ($16)

Crystal Drop Hoops ($62)

He Committed Murder.  Then He Graduated from an Elite Law School.  Would You Hire Him as Your Lawyer?

A fascinating look at what it means to rehabilitate when your post-prison life leads you to the law.  Because if you serve your time and clean up your life, why should your post-prison life be limited?

I use a Zojirushi bottle to keep my water cold at work.  Giving up the disposable plastic bottle habit is better for the environment.  But cleaning the reusable bottles is not so fun.

I discovered these little sponge beans, and my mind is blown by how well they work.  For $8, I am spared the hassle of digging out the bottle cleaners and scrubbing until my hands are raw.  So if you love the added chore of cleaning reusable bottles, grab a set of beans.

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