Sea Women, Witchy Books and Elderflowers

Things You'll Love (v.33)

Jul 3 • Monica Herald

June 2026

Dragons, Diners, and Dying for Sex

A children's book that enchants teenagers, a sharp essay on "giving a shit" businesses, Dying for Sex on Hulu, and a magical diner romance.

Jun 19 • Monica Herald

Bear Cubs, Tiny Museums, and Why This Newsletter Has a New Name

The newsletter has a new name, and a reason. Plus bear cubs at play, two men following children's dance moves, and a tiny traveling museum of lost and…

Jun 5 • Monica Herald

Recapturing Your Own Attention: Episode 1 of People You'll Love

The espresso pours in a spiral. A conversation with Jill Clifton about attention, nature, and what's underneath.

Jun 3 • Monica Herald and Jill Doneen Clifton

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May 2026

Kermit Impressions, Haka Power & the Return of Delight

Whitney Houston singing opera, joyful dancing children, Dolly Parton covers, powerful haka performances, Indigenous prom celebrations, and reflections…

May 22 • Monica Herald

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Take a seat around my kitchen table.

Start here.

May 21 • Monica Herald

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August 2025

Grief, Joy & Color-Coded Moments

This issue is very nearly completely brought to you by my taking pics of things I’m using and doing in my day to day at home.

Aug 22, 2025 • Monica Herald

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Kinetic Sand, Homer’s Odyssey & Learning to Breathe Again

A tender and full weekly roundup spanning long road trips, family illness, and small grounding rituals: kinetic sand play, body scan meditations, the…

Aug 1, 2025 • Monica Herald

July 2025

Radiohead, One Day Choir & the Strange Mercy of Instagram

A curated collection of books, music, and unexpected online discoveries—from thoughtful reading lists and Radiohead covers to Hozier performances, viral…

Jul 11, 2025 • Monica Herald

And now, a break from our regularly scheduled programming

Exciting news to share!

Jul 9, 2025 • Monica Herald

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June 2025

The Serviceberry, Masking Choices & Notebook Magic

A June birthday issue featuring Robin Wall Kimmerer’s The Serviceberry, homemade goat curry, Dick Van Dyke at 99, reflections on masking and health…

Jun 27, 2025 • Monica Herald

April 2025

Sing Sing, Wildlife Rehab & Staying Connected Across Generations

A grounded weekly roundup after a very full week of home repairs and summit work, featuring reflections on the film Sing Sing, playful teen .5 photos…

Apr 4, 2025 • Monica Herald