Summer Rituals

Week 25 of 2028

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Rosieness Revue
June 19th, 2025

Some of the things we like about summer are gin & tonics, fireflies, flip flops, reading outdoors and picnics. Here is a roundup of some of our favorites

RITUAL ZERO PROOF Gin Alternative |

Award-Winning Non-Alcoholic Spirit | 25.4 Fl Oz (750ml) | Zero Calories | Sustainably Made in USA |

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All about Fireflies - Firefly.org | Firefly & Lightning Bug Facts, Pictures, Information

Fireflies are disappearing! Find out why on Firefly.org. Information on fireflies & lightning bugs including reasons on their decline, plus firefly pictures, facts, and how to catch them.

www.firefly.org

Skechers On-The-go Sunny Flip-Flops

These are our favorite flips flops - Goga Mat Footboard offers great cushioning and support. Machine Washable - Comes in Wide Sizes and Many colors to choose from.

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Wicker Picnic Basket

Wicker Picnic Basket Set for 4 People with Cooler Compartment and Waterproof Picnic Blanket, Removable Shoulder Strap ,Wine Bag, Cutlery Set, Napkins, Glasses and Plates. Practically Perfect

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Picnic Time Brand Fusion Original Design Outdoor Folding Chair, Gray with Blue Frame, 33 x 7 x 21 : Camping Chairs : Sports & Outdoors

Our favorite Picnic Time Chairs with a Side Table have gotten a huge upgrade - Now part of ONIVA collection improved with cooler and more storage, zip pockets umbrella sleeve and backpack straps for hands free carrying to any outdoor event.

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Gift from the Sea: by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The classic we re-read it every summer.

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Everyone can make a difference

Doctor Gave Free Care to Patients for Decades–Now They've Raised $280,000 to Pay for His Cancer Treatment

Dr. Zollicoffer spent decades seeing Baltimore patients even if they couldn’t pay–now they're paying thousands to fund his cancer treatment.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/doctor-gave-free-care-to-patients-for-decades-now-theyve-raised-280000-to-pay-for-his-cancer-treatment

This Week in History

1983 Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space

On June 18, 1983,;the space shuttle Challenger is launched into space on its second mission.

www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-18/first-american-woman-in-space

Word of the Week

JEOPARDIZE

to expose to danger or risk : imperil…

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jeopardize

What We are Reading

The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb

This is a tough storyline - told only the way Wally Lamb can write it.

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What We are Watching

Dept. Q (TV Series 2025– ) ⭐ 8.3 | Crime, Drama, Thriller 9 Episodes

1h | TV-MA Streaming on Netflix Crime Drama from the writer of The Queen’s Gambit - Featuring Matthew Goode who you may remember from Downton Abbey - follows a cold case

www.imdb.com/title/tt27995114/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

This Week in Art

Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

Immersive art from Beyond Exhibitions - check their website for a location near you. We went to Hartford CT location.

www.beyondexhibitions.com/experiences/hartford-beyond-monet-and-van-gogh

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Need a Recipe?

Recipes, food, cooking idea

Our favorite Recipes clipped from Magazines and other web sites on a Pinterest Board

www.pinterest.com/notablerose/recipe-collection

Need Something to Watch?

Rosieness Revue - IMDb

Favorite Shows and Films

www.imdb.com/list/ls562862075

Need Something to Read?

Rosieness Revue Book List on Goodreads

Some of our all time favorites.

www.goodreads.com/review/list/1789505-rosanna?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=rosieness-revue

Check out our Pinterest Boards

Fun items and easy DIY. Sea glass & shell crafts, knitting, flowers, wreaths, recipes, garden tips and more ideas about recycled projects including new uses for old things.

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