Fri Sep 20 11:45:23 UTC 2024: ## Meryl Streep Readers and the Mystery of Hummingbirds: Bev Cooks Shares Her Week

**Local Blogger Bev Cooks shares her latest adventures, including a newfound love for readers, a quirky word for puzzle disassembling, and a philosophical ponder on the existence of mermaids.**

This week, Bev embraced the world of reading glasses, thanks to a friend’s recommendation. After years of complaining about needing a new pair, she finally took the plunge and purchased a pair of Peepers readers, inspired by none other than Meryl Streep. These glasses, Bev explains, are perfect for up-close tasks like reading or scrolling on her phone.

The blog post also dives into a hilarious linguistic phenomenon. Bev’s children, Will and Nat, have created a word to describe the act of breaking apart a completed puzzle – “duddy.” This absurdly fitting word, Bev writes, is now a household term.

But it’s the whimsical musings on the existence of hummingbirds and mermaids that truly steal the show. Bev’s fascination with hummingbirds borders on the surreal. She can’t believe these tiny, fast-moving creatures are real, while questioning the existence of mermaids. “Hummingbirds are real, but mermaids aren’t? Guys, I’m not so sure,” she writes, leaving readers pondering the same existential question.

The post concludes with a busy weekend ahead, including tennis, an art fair, a soccer game, and a murder mystery birthday party. Bev also offers readers two of her signature recipes: Salmon Piccata Bowls and Apple, Kale and Turkey Panzanella Salad.

Bev’s blog post is a delightful blend of personal anecdotes, whimsical thoughts, and culinary delights. It’s a reminder that even the simplest things in life can spark joy and wonder.

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