Woman's World May 29, 2023

MONDAY, MAY 29 MEMORIAL DAY Honor our heroes Salute the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice with a beautiful, patriotic bouquet. The red poppies in the mix are a symbol of remembrance of military sacrifice. To make this bouquet: Fill a 6"-tall red polka-dotted ceramic pitcher with water. Cut a handful each of poppies, cornflower, daisies and cosmos to 10" to 12". Arrange the stems in one hand, twirling as you add flowers to the bouquet one at a time. Insert the bouquet into the pitcher. Fill any gaps with extra blooms and display the vase on a table. JOKE OF THE WEEK One minute you’re young and fun. And the next, you’re turning down the stereo in your car to see better! TUESDAY, MAY 30 MINT JULEP DAY Sip a classic! Unwind with an easy-to-make…

MOVIE Have a good laugh with About My Father! Kim Cattrall, Robert DeNiro and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hit the big screen in the new movie About My Father, which is loosely based on real events in the funny-man’s life. When Sebastian is encouraged by his fiancée, Ellie, to bring his immigrant hairdresser father, Salvo (DeNiro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich family, the gathering develops into a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family. See it in theaters on May 26. HGTV Feel inspired with 100 Day Dream Home! Jump into a new project with husband-and-wife home-building experts Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt when they take on the challenge of constructing completely personalized homes in a 100-day timeline. The pair takes clients on inspiration…

● The Tonight Show with Jay Leno premiered in 1992—he took over the helm from Johnny Carson. ● Betsy Wetsy saw a spike in popularity in 1950. The doll taught youngsters how to change diapers. ● Ray Charles hit Billboard’s Top 5 in both Pop and R&B with the country tune “I Can’t Stop Loving You” in 1962. ● Kraft’s Velveeta Cheese was made available in 1928. It was originally sold wrapped up in tin foil in a wooden box. ● Evel Knievel made one of his earliest jumps, over 16 parked cars placed side by side at the Ascot Speedway in Gardena, CA, in 1967.…

Fiction ROMANCE The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Sizzling chemistry and witty charm abound in this sparkling novel by bestselling author duo known as “Christina Lauren.” Felicity “Fizzy” Chen might have a successful career as a romance novelist, but she has never been in love. A chance run-in with filmmaker Connor Prince leads to a documentary being made of her love search. But Fizzy’s happily ever after might lie behind the camera! FAMILY SAGA Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul This enthralling page-turner stars the St. John sisters, who are left a multimillion-dollar estate by famous silver screen icon Kitty Karr Tate when she dies. But soon, Elise St. John discovers Kitty’s journal, and the truth behind her ascent to stardom threatens to expose a web of lies and deep debts. What follows…

On a cold day in November of 1992, Bonnie Carroll’s husband, Tom, a brigadier general in the Alaska National Guard, and seven other Guardsmen, were on a routine flight when their plane crashed in the Alaska mountains, killing all aboard—and completely shattering Bonnie’s life. Bonnie was a major in the Air Force Reserve when she met Tom in 1988, while they were both part of a rescue effort to free three whales that had become trapped under Alaskan ice. From the moment they met, they felt an undeniable connection. Within months, they married and had a blissful life together that included two foster teenagers, horses and dogs. They packed every moment with love and joy. But now, Tom was gone. I’ve been in the military. I’m tough. I’ve got this, Bonnie thought. But,…

1 Keep their loved one’s memory alive! Volunteer to partner with the Library of Congress to help preserve memories of our veterans. Go to LOC.gov, click on the “More…” tab, “Veterans History Project,” then “Participate” for all the steps to interview a family member about their loved one and submit an oral history to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center. 2 Make a handmade gift! Go to SoldiersAngels.org, click on “Get Support,” then “Family Support” to see how you can help a grieving family by making homemade goods like pillowcases and blankets under the “Sewing and Crafting Team” tab. Whether you’re a seamstress or a beginner, your items will be cherished by military families across the country. 3 Grant a wish! Partner with the Hope For The Warriors organization and make a family’s wishes…