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Claire Swinarski's avatar

Are you loving MY FRIENDS? I could *not* get into it, and I usually love Backman so much! I am anxiously awaiting the second season of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders show on Netflix because I am who I am, and Outrageous on BritBox because I have an unhealthy obsession with the Mitford sisters!

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Emily Thomas's avatar

I, too, am eagerly anticipating the second season of DCC! Somewhat out of character but I heartily enjoyed it 😂

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

I AM loving it, but mostly because of the commentary on art. 😉 It feels like Art is a character in itself? Kind of obsessed with that literary choice. I have never even heard of BritBox but that show looks amazing! I'm making a note to do a 7-day trial when the whole season is done so I can binge it in a week which is my favorite way to watch anything 🤣

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Charity Stauffer's avatar

I didn't love GBBL either and without a doubt My Friends will be one of my favorite reads of the year! I recently watched Motorheads on Amazon and LOVED it!

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Oh I haven't heard of that, I need to check out the trailer!

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Joanna Robinson's avatar

Anxiously awaiting my floret zinnias to bloom! They’re seeds from my kids’ school garden - the planning and prep from another woman, too.

Just finished Sirens on Netflix and loved it. The story telling was on par.

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Yes! And I love Meghan Fahy! Such a weird, compelling show. I flew through it.

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Camden Morgante's avatar

I’m so intrigued by the guardians bike! My daughter is too scared even on her regular bike with training wheels! Maybe this will help?

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Girl, SAME. We bought Presley a bike with training wheels two years ago and she was SO scared to ride it. And then before we even knew what was happening, she outgrew it before she even learned to ride. 🫠 It's the most $$ we have ever spent on something like this, definitely an investment, but the people who say their kids were riding in one day were not kidding!

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Christina Whittaker's avatar

Thanks for linking the piece about your NYC trip. I liked reading about it & living vicariously!

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Thanks for reading, Christina! It's such a fun series!

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Erin Mount's avatar

I love your zinnia story!

We just finished watching The Residence on Netflix. It's a delightful whodunnit, as is Ted Danson's show A Man on the Inside.

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Ooooh I haven't heard of the residence, will need to check that out. Brett and I watched a few eps of A man on the inside and then canceled Netflix when we trimmed our budget before we finished watching. I'll have to see if we can pick up where we left off!

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Laura Rennie's avatar

Thanks for the link love, friend!

I wasn't a fan of GBBL either. 🙃

Tell me you've watched Bad Sisters on Apple+. If you haven't, there's your show.

Here's a recipe for you—https://cupofjo.com/2025/06/04/marry-me-beans-recipe/

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Laura Rennie's avatar

forgot to mention that I use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and serve it over rice - GF/DF!

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

I loved the first season but haven't seen anything after! Did you watch your neighbors and friends?!

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Laura Rennie's avatar

The second season is good, too! I haven’t seen Your Friends and Neighbors. It came out right after we ended our Apple subscription! I’ll have to remember to watch it when we eventually resubscribe.

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

We gotta get on the same streaming schedule 😜

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Stacy Bronec's avatar

Zinnia season is my favorite! For now, I’m patiently pulling the weeds, waiting for the blooms. 💐🌼

Come to Montana for pics?? Wheat fields! Big sky country! I’m not a serial killer! 😂😂

I have not watched The Gilded Age, but I do need a show to watch! I binged season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recently. 🫠🫣

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Oh girl. I am COUNTING DOWN TO THE REUNION. I cannot look away! 🙃 Pictures in Montana would be incredible, I'll let you know if I'm ever in the area 🤣

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Kendra Kruckenberg's avatar

Obsessed with the fact that Gercia’s seeds also came to you by way of Molly!! And still so thankful that I picked ones that work 😉. I personally can’t wait to be inundated with zinnia pictures!

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Ashlee Gadd's avatar

I will pay you by way of cash or happy hour to teach me how to harvest my own!

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Kendra Kruckenberg's avatar

As if I would need any sort of incentive to hang out with you and talk flowers! Lol. A friend-date is for sure happening at the end of the summer! You’ll be planting your own seeds next year.

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Lori Mast's avatar

I love zinnias too….they are the most cheerful, long lasting, colorful flowers!! The California heat never phases them, and they just keep on giving 🤩

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Ruth Gyllenhammer's avatar

Your zinnia garden! I’m obsessed with this backstory 🌼

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molly flinkman's avatar

Well, this zinnia story is just a real delight. 💛

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Gerica Bruce's avatar

Love this! 💛 Thanks for reminding me to go plant my zinnias 😆

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Cara Stolen's avatar

Could you come over the pass from Seattle? It’s only two hours! 🤪

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Kali Boone's avatar

100% Team Guardian Bikes!!! They’re amazing 🤩

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