Woman's World May 15, 2023

SUNDAY, MAY 14 MOTHER’S DAY Make a mom’s day Surprise the moms in your life today with flowers! Even a handful of garden blooms will make her day, say Harvard University researchers. In their study, subjects reported feeling kinder and less negative after having fresh-cut flowers in their home for a few days. And the perks spilled over into their work lives too, as they felt more energy, joy and enthusiasm at work when they had flowers at home. Not sure what blooms to gift? Consider roses, lilies and tulips, Americans’ most-loved floral varieties, according to a PINCHme survey. RIDDLE OF THE WEEK Bouncing back I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body but come alive with wind. What am I? Answer in lower-right corner Answer: Anecho MONDAY, MAY 15 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP DAY Enjoy…

“I used to do my laps at the mall. But now that I shop online, I log on to the mall’s website and walk around my computer” Q What kind of award did the dentist receive? A A little plaque “With a broken remote, he had a choice between getting up and walking to change the channel or holding the TV” Kids are fUnNy! My 3-year-old, Jess, loves playing with a slinky. One day it became too stretched out, so she asked me to fix it. I said, “I think it’s all out of whack now, honey.” Jess looked disappointed and replied, “Well, where we can buy more whack?”…

MUSIC Feel your spirit soar with Lauren Daigle! It’s been five years since beloved Christian singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle released her breakthrough album, Look Up Child, but the wait for new music is finally over. On May 12, her self-titled record, Lauren Daigle, debuts featuring the hit singles “Thank God I Do” and “Waiting.” The 10 new songs on this album are the first part of a 20-song project, with another 10 songs being released later this year. Find out more about the album, upcoming appearances and her live tour at LaurenDaigle.com. HALLMARK Solve the case with A Jane Da Silva Mystery! Be surprised at what’s revealed when singer Jane Da Silva inherits the family foundation, which is really a nonprofit detective agency that helps people who aren’t able to help themselves. Jane’s Aunt…

Fiction HISTORICAL FICTION The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry This lush, enthralling novel transports readers back to 1939 London. Hazel and Flora must evacuate their village during WWII. To distract themselves from reality, the young girls create a fairy tale about a secret, magical land. Then one day, Flora disappears. Twenty years later, Hazel finds a book in a rare bookstore written about their secret land. A beautiful tale of healing past hurts. WOMEN’S FICTION Summer on Sag Harbor by Sunny Hostin Emmy winner and bestselling author Sunny Hostin is known for her dreamy, captivating tales. This latest one is set on the East Coast. When Olivia Jones gets caught up in the mystery behind her father’s death, she moves home to Sag Harbor for the summer. Olivia forges new friendships and a crush…

Rushed to the ER in excruciating abdominal and back pain, Kristin Moan wept as the doctor told her what needed to be done. “We have to get the babies out right away,” he said. No, it’s too soon! Kristin panicked. The Nowthen, Minnesota, mom-to-be was only 23 weeks and six days pregnant with her twin girls. But she was suffering a placental abruption—her placenta was separating from the wall of the uterus—leaving her babies unable to receive enough oxygen and nutrients. Kristin underwent an emergency C-section. Four months premature, Dylan and Hayden—weighing just 1 pound, 3 ounces, and 1 pound, 7 ounces, respectively—were immediately whisked away to a hospital with a level 4 NICU. The minute she was released the next day, Kristin raced to be with her babies. Gazing at her tiny daughters, Kristin’s…