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Sunday Edition: Some Really Big Things (!) Are Happening

A wildly happy start to summer!

Jun 21, 2026
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The Sunday Edition is Tuesday’s little sister—off-the-cuff updates I’d bring up over a coffee catch-up with a friend.

This week—no, this day contained so much! For one thing, I’m back in the van and currently in Montana. I drove up Thursday to join my friend Lauren for Zootown, the same music festival we attended last year in Missoula. From pretty much the moment we arrived, we did not stop moving and, luckily, were both game to endure two days of dehydration and tired legs in the name of getting primo spots—we stood for eight hours (!) to be against the railing for The Chicks, but it was worth every second. “Wildly happy” is the phrase that kept coming to mind this week.

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I’m currently camped lakeside, but will be continuing north to Glacier after a few days of work and rest, and would love any of your tips! Until then, here are a few highlights and recommendations from the week, including:

  • A so-simple-its-stupid, 10-minute dinner

  • My new favorite lipgloss and beauty store

  • Early access to something big (!)

P.S. Thank you again for your thoughtful responses to this week’s post. They truly meant so much. x

Some of you may remember the survey I sent out last year about something big I’m building. In the time since, I’ve been using your responses and meeting so many of you over Zoom and coffee, as I create something I have a feeling you’re going to love (!). I’ll be sharing a lot more in the coming months—but if you’d like to get on the list for early access, drop your email here!

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