Woman's World May 1, 2023

FRIDAY, MAY 5 CINCO DE MAYO Raise your glass! Celebrate with a margarita that’s a little sweet, a little tart and a whole lot refreshing! To make Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas: Add 1 lb. of frozen strawberries, 1 (12 oz.) can of thawed frozen lemonade from concentrate and 1 cup of water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher and add 1 cup of tequila, ¾ cup of orange liqueur and 2 Tbs. of lime juice. Moisten the rims of each glass with water, then press into salt. Add ice to glasses, then pour in the mix. If desired, garnish with a lime wheel. Makes 12 drinks JOKE OF THE WEEK Negotiation 101 Tanya walks into her boss’s office and says, “Ma’am, I know things are going well, but three companies have contacted me…

MOVIE Go on a superhero journey with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! It’s been six years since the last Guardians of the Galaxy movie and now Star-Lord, Nebula, Drax, Groot and Rocket Raccoon are back to save the world…again. This group of misfit superheroes is still reeling from the loss of their beloved Gamora, but Star-Lord (played by Chris Pratt) must rally the team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. If this mission isn’t successful, it could mean the end of the Guardians as we know them. See the final film in the franchise in theaters on May 5. NETFLIX Be captivated with Queen Charlotte! Fans of British history and the show Bridgerton will love this new series that centers on a young Queen Charlotte’s rise to…

• Sixteen Candles hit theaters in 1984, and star Molly Ringwald was actually 16 when it premiered. • The waffle cone took off at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, which led to a widespread love for the crispy treat. • “Soldier Boy” by The Shirelles went to #1 on the charts in 1962 and stayed at the very top for three weeks! • Chanel No. 5 was released in 1921. It’s been said that Coco Chanel picked the 5th sample presented to her, leading to the moniker, No. 5. • The Rocking Horse was patented in 1902. Some early designs of the popular toy used real horse hair for the tails and mane.…

Fiction HISTORICAL ROMANCE The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton Bestselling author India Holton is known for her romantic, heart-racing capers—and her latest follows suit. Alice, known as Agent A for the Agency of Undercover Note Takers, is assigned to a case as the agency hears rumors of an assassination plot. She’ll be working with her rival Daniel Bixby, Agent B. But when they go undercover as a couple, they must ignore their chemistry and crack the case! COZY MYSTERY A Wealth of Deception by Trish Esden Secret plots, art and a dash of romance…this mysterious, alluring saga has it all! When antiques and art dealer Edie Brown discovers an unsettling dark collage by an artist only known as Vespa, she teams up with Uncle Tuck and Kala to uncover the truth behind the art—and…

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Carolyn Day watched as a frail, elderly man in a wheelchair rolled by her, a bucket of water balanced in his lap. Where is he headed? she wondered, watching him make his way to a garden outside California’s Santa Monica Shelter (SAMOSHEL). It happened over and over: the man steadily making his way back inside the homeless shelter, filling up his bucket and returning to tend the plants. Carolyn—a master gardener—was awed by his great care and dedication. While continuing to visit the shelter, Carolyn finally learned his name: Jeff. They became fast friends, as he shared that he would soon be leaving for hospice. Choked with emotion, he confided how sad he was by the idea of his passing because he felt that his very first pride in life, his…