First Rodeo

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The Weekender // 026

The usual fun weekend diversions, plus three small wins from my week this week.

Azora Zoe Paknad
May 16, 2026
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Welcome to THE WEEKENDER, your weekly dispatch full of ~Saturday spirit~! I fill you in briefly on the week, share a few Little Luxuries that make the mundane feel special and save the best for last with some Brain Food to mull over, expand your horizons, or discuss with your friends over a cappuccino. There are usually lots of links and pictures which perhaps will get clipped if you’re reading in your inbox— click here to read in browser!

Hi Weekenders! It’s more of the same from me this last week, so I’ll keep it short: life is moving crazy fast, everything is frenetic, I can’t believe I’m leaving for my wedding this week, I’m pretty sure I’m going to forget something even though I have started packing and there are two detailed spreadsheets with “inventory” for my suitcases, etc, etc.

Snapshots from my week, left to right: trying a new lavender body wash out— loooooved!— and finally started combing conditioner into my (too long) hair in the shower for maximum softness, a selfie in th…

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