The Jumble: May 20, 2026

I can’t hear out of my left ear. It’s turned me into one of those old men who instructs loved ones to “talk into my good ear.” I’m days away from needing an ear trumpet.

But on the plus side, I’m coughing less — no more blood. I can walk a mile or so without feeling exhausted. And I no longer fall asleep at the kitchen counter during dinner. A plus.

A doctor who attends my church believes that this disease — which has taken Spokane by storm — might be a strain of COVID that isn’t appearing on a test. I’m considering scheduling an antibody test to see if he might be correct. This is the sickest I have been in two years, and it has lingered so long, untouched by any medication they have given me, that I would be willing to believe it was Bubonic Plague at this point.

But enough about being sick. My bills are paid. The sun is shining. My daughter is having a lovely day at school, eating pasta at a picnic. I have a fresh bouquet of peonies on my counter. And a box of wine just arrived on my doorstep.

Let’s Jumble.

+ The Revolt Against the Girl Bosses Has Come. (NYT, gift link)

+ The complexion enhancer I wear every day, even when I don’t wear foundation.

+ Two Moms “share” grocery shopping lists to save time and money. (The Romper)

+ Blackberry Girlies: Do I need this iPhone keyboard case?

+ “I did no work for a year, and no one noticed.” (A Day Well Spent)

+ I climbed a jungle gym in this dress because my child refused to come down. #motherhood

+ Vin d’Orange, the batch-made summertime drink you need. (NYT Cooking, gift link)

+ This is the best cream bronzer I’ve ever used. It lasts all day even if you sweat.

+ Over-40 ladies: Are we obsessed with wrinkles? (WSJ, gift link)

+ 100% Cotton, 700-thread count king-size sheets for $180? Thanks, Lands’ End.

+ Another plug for the No Country for Old Women podcast.

+ This breezy knit dress is a favorite — unbutton a few buttons to make a sexy slit.

+ Does anyone have a review of the Ground News platform?

+ Need a summer work bag? How about a raffia tote made to travel?

+ Stop Maxxing, Half-Assing Rocks. (The Bustle)

+ I rebought the No Makeup Makeup foundation and blush for summer. It’s just too easy.

+ Morbid: I’m changing my will to say I want to be composted, not cremated.

{this post contains affiliate links that may generate commission for the author; capitol hill style is a Varley partner, meaning they sometimes gift me items, but I bought the dress linked above}