It’s Friday, May 30, 2014 – time for Hot Coffee on the Boulevard – the best of the week on the internet. Have a great weekend!
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BOOKS WE LOVE
Here are some books Sharon loves that you may have missed.
In Anne’s house, if you even mention The Fault in Our Stars, her daughters burst into tears. It’s Love Story for a new generation. The Internet is half full of hoodies, tees, jewelry, and tattoos quoting the book. Okay? Okay.
BLOGS AND CAN’T MISS ARTICLES
Tiger Moms may not have all the answers. Surprise surprise!
Glad to hear this Spanish town decided to change it’s name from “Kill Jews.” Surprised 19 voted against it.
We’re all for making money, but these CEOs are really raking it in.
Speaking of making money, maybe a job as an Uber driver isn’t such a bad idea.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECH
There’s room for diversity at Google. Tell your daughters and granddaughters to become engineers and programmers.
Pretty soon you’ll be able to have an EKG all day long. The question is – do you want to?
TODAY IN OUR HISTORY
May 30, 1889: Invention of the brassiere.
May 30, 1964: Country music star Wynonna Judd born. Happy 50th birthday!
May 30, 1965: Vivian Malone is the first African-American to graduate from University of Alabama.
May 30, 1970: Ray Stevens’ “Everything Is Beautiful” hits #1
BEAUTY, FASHION AND HOME
It’s summer, and that means mosquitos. Here’s a guide to the most effective way to keep them off of your body.
If you’re going to a summer wedding, this decoupaged tray makes a great gift that’s not from a registry.
Anne would rather wear a duct tape bikini than shop for a new swimsuit, but these bathing suit suggestions from Pure Wow are okay, she guesses.
The Nordstrom half-yearly sale is going on right now – and these Cole Haan sandals are not only a great deal, but super-comfortable with Air Nike® Technology.
As Sharon’s once-teenage daughter would have said: “Are you serious right now?” This edible popcorn bowl is beyond.
Knowsy Moms shares some actual students and their actual dorm room needs. Check out Knowsy Moms for all things college!
ENTERTAINMENT
The blog Ladypockets is just hilarious.
Sharon doesn’t need to read this article because her husband has watched The Shawshank Redemption approximately 8,000 times.
Bill Murray crashes a bachelor party and gives some Bill Murray-ish awesome advice.
Rest in Peace, dear Maya Angelou. You were one in a multi-million.
Susan - ofeverymoment
Monday 2nd of June 2014
This is a nice selection of posts from the internet. Interesting diversity statistics about Google!
Walker Thornton
Sunday 1st of June 2014
Always fun to see what's going on around the midlife circuit!
Denise Gabbard
Saturday 31st of May 2014
Just downloaded Fault of our Stars...gonna be a late night, I bet! Nice roundup, ladies... hate those high CEO salaries-- I mean, really, nobody is worth that much money. And Uber drivers? Who knew?
Shelley Zurek
Friday 30th of May 2014
I always try to pick at least one thing to comment on, the death of Maya Angelo I think had a deep impact this week.
Lana
Friday 30th of May 2014
Thank you, thank you! Love this series. Plan to read through the links tonight once everyone LEAVES ME ALONE :).