I absolutely loved that documentary you recommended. The cinematography was stunning and the pacing kept me engaged the whole time. We should start a little film club or at least swap must-watch lists more often. My weekend was pretty low-key—mostly tried to finish that novel but ended up reorganizing my bookshelf instead. Found some old postcards I’d forgotten about. Have you ever thought about digitizing family photos? I started doing it a few months ago and it’s both satisfying and overwhelming. Let me know if you want to borrow my scanner. Also, I finally planted those herbs you gave me. Basil is already sprouting! Next on my list is to build a small bench for the balcony. I saw a simple tutorial online that looks doable with basic tools. Hope your week started off well. Talk soon.

You won’t believe what happened at the farmers’ market yesterday. I found the most amazing heirloom tomatoes—like nothing I’ve ever seen before. They were so vibrant and flavorful that I immediately bought three pounds. I’m planning to make a simple caprese salad and maybe try canning some for winter. Also, I ran into Mrs. Chen from the old neighborhood. She said her son just got a job at that creative studio downtown. Small world, right? Anyway, I’ve been experimenting with sourdough again. My starter is finally active and I baked my first decent loaf last night. The crust was perfect, though the crumb could be more open. I’ll keep tweaking the hydration. Let me know if you want me to save you a slice next time. Oh, and the new walking trail by the river opened—it’s gorgeous and mostly shaded. Perfect for hot afternoons.