The Hit List - Latest obsessions 2025

I’m a Gemini with a Scorpio Moon. This means I’m curious and obsessive. In other words, I tend to be fixated on a million things all at once, which are subject to change because as my husband says, I’m a “lady of whims. While some obsessions last a lifetime (stationery!), others may linger for a season. Here’s my current list of infatuations and crushes:

1. Richard Harrow. I finally started watching Boardwalk Empire and immediately fell in love with the kind-hearted disfigured veteran played by Jack Huston. I’m on season four!
2. Kind Oasis Clarity Mushroom Blend. These adaptogenic mushroom blends are keeping me sharp and peppy!
3. Jet Pens. Yep, stationery is a constant craze. This shop has the cutest stuff! I just ordered this cat date stamp.
4. Staying offline as much as possible. Yes, I still use social media, but less and less. It keeps my brain happy when I’m off the online grid!
5. LaLabo Santal 33. I was at an event and a woman walked in the room and I was intoxicated with her perfume. I bought a bottle and have been wearing it ever since. And yes, people tell me that I smell amazing! Haha!
6. Black holes. I think of them all the time. Mostly, wondering what is on the other side. I sometimes think that is where my soul might go when I die.

So that’s my latest hang-up hoe down. What are you obsessing over lately?

Theresa

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