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Have a Romantic Weekend.
Happy Valentine’s Day! What are you up to this weekend? Anton is having a sleepover and my goal is to have everyone in bed by 11 p.m.? Midnight? Please wish me luck. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web…
I loved doing this Ask Me Anything, where I talked about telling Freddie I loved him and the bag of mine that my sister hates and the hardest part of divorce. Thank you for reading.
How moving are these photos of museumgoers at The Louvre?
My dream spring outfit: thin sweater + cool jeans.
My 93-year-old grandma wants you to throw a “come-as-you-are party”: “My grandparents would call their friends to invite them over later. The only catch: Don’t change your clothes, don’t shower, and simply show up in whatever you’re wearing. Oh, you’re painting your kid’s bedroom? Well, looks like you’re attending a party in paint-splattered coveralls.”
Jessie Randall’s travel list is full of smart tips (especially #9).
How cool is this balaclava? It looks like a hoodie.
Hospitals and hospices are inviting musicians to play for patients. “We embedded the harpist in the unit, and it was almost night and day with the comments and patient experience…and with the staff as well.” (NYTimes gift link)
Kate Bear’s poem about female friendship makes me cry. (Her fourth book, How About Now, comes out on November 4th.)
Now THAT’S a dining room makeover!
Have you read the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Demon Copperhead about opioid addiction in southern Appalachia? Author Barbara Kingsolver just opened a home for women in recovery. (NYTimes gift link)
Would you make a Wednesday cake?
The joys and pains of adult ballet.
Plus, four reader comments:
Says L. on my mom was an alcoholic: “I am a mother in my early 40s to a three-year-old girl. I am an alcoholic. I know I need to quit to give her the life and love she deserves. This is a secret of mine that I’ve kept for years, and I see myself in your mother. Reading the comments has consumed me today. I needed this more than anything right now.”
Says Anon on four fun things: “I went to a sock darning workshop yesterday! I took an hour off work in the afternoon to go to the senior center in town. Hanging out with six retired women, learning how to mend socks, was the perfect balm for the dumpster fire that is our country right now. It felt a bit like giving a middle finger to capitalism.”
Says Emily O. on library love letters: “My husband and I decided not to spend money for Valentine’s Day, so his gift was to let me fill up the ebook holds in his library card. I also just left our local branch with two Nintendo switch games, a book that was published on Tuesday, and a puzzle. Is there any better place?!”
Says Jeanne on 9 readers share their happy moments: “I’m sitting in a hospital waiting room while my mother is having a risky surgery that could last up to 10 hours. The weather has prevented family and friends from coming to sit with me. Despite their kind texts, I can’t keep the tears from welling up in my eyes. But seeing these happy moments and happy comments, I feel a little lighter. It’s so wonderful to be reminded of the joy in the world by the lovely CoJ community.”
(Photo by Marta Mauri/Stocksy.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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