My Personal Best of 2023 List
Best iced tea
Brew La La blueberry green tea
I’m sure you could drink it hot. But iced is always best.
Best date night idea
Online class
We took a fun “How to Write a Christmas Movie” class, but next time I think we’ll try cooking.
Best candle
Bath and Body Works “Leaves”
Fall collection.
Best candle accessory
Candle wick trimmer
I have embraced “candle care” culture. Keep that ashy wick stuff out of the wax.
Best candle accessory #2
Candle warmer lamp
Smoke and flameless way to enjoy your candles and make them last longer.
Best new habit
20 oz. of water 1st thing in the morning
I get this in before my coffee.
Best face product
DHC deep cleansing oil facial cleanser
My sixteen-year-old-self wouldn’t believe I’m slathering oil on my face to clean it.
Best face product #2
Laura Geller baked balance-n-brighten foundation
Fell for the Instagram ads. No regrets.
Best TV show
Tie between Silo and Severance
I like my TV on the stressful side.
Best novel
Little by Edward Carey
Weird and brilliant.
Best unique literature purchase
Luke Geddes’ Halloween zine
His reflections on every Halloween-themed television episode he’s ever seen, laid out in a TV Guide-style grid on over 100 newsprint pages. Yes, please.
Best spice
Penzey’s salsa salad seasoning
Recipe: Cook a frozen burrito. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle on this stuff.
Best trip
Glen Arbor, MI
Quaint town. Cherries. Lake and river kayaking. Sand dune hiking. Summer bug level: low.
Best shoe purchase
Lands’ End boots
Basically puffer jackets for my feet. Most comfy shoes I’ve ever owned.
Best movie
The Banshees of Inisherin
Hits the same spot as a Flannery O’Connor short story.
Best inexpensive wine
Bogle
Cab. girl here.
Best recipe
Crisp gnocchi with Brussels sprouts and brown butter
20 min. easy peasy.