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Elle
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Carrie Gets Asked to Make an Outrageous Delivery on 'And Just Like That...'
Spoilers below. How far would go you to stay in touch with your long-distance, on-and-off boyfriend? Schedule phone calls and frequent visits? Drive hours just to see each other for lunch? Alter your business trips so you can swing by his place? How about smuggle prescription drugs for his teenage son at the behest of his ex-wife? No? Weird. As Carrie continues to navigate her complicated relationship with Aidan, she goes to new lengths to keep their romance alive in season 3, episode 3, 'Carrie Golightly.' Her writing career might help with that. Carrie is now working on a novel, but she's still getting requests for speaking engagements, thanks to her previous work. She's gotten invites from Google and South by Southwest, but the one that intrigues her the most is for a small panel in Virginia—Aidan's home state. She figures she can have a 'casual' lunch with her man on the way home. She doesn't want to make it seem like she's trying too hard and invading his space. But while Carrie is celebrating the soft opening of Anthony's Hot Fellas Bakery, Aidan's ex-wife, Kathy, invades her space. Kathy calls with a strange request, aware that it's embarrassing and a little out of line: Can Carrie pick up some Adderall for her and Aidan's kid, Wyatt? Huh??? Kathy explains that there's a nationwide shortage, and she wouldn't be calling unless she had already tried every other avenue possible. But since Carrie is based in New York and has a lot of connections, could she get her hands on some pills and deliver them when she comes to Virginia? (The next time I think I am asking for too much in life I am going to remember this scene.) Carrie is too nice to say no, but she has no idea how she'll get her hands on the drug 'unless Prada makes Adderall.' Luckily for her, Charlotte, who has two teenage kids, is experienced in this field, as the mothers at Lily and Rock's school are secretly pushing ADHD meds among each other. She approaches two moms in the bakery and snoops around for 30 mg of extended-release Adderall—though she will settle for short-acting—and her contact happens to have a plug for the latter. Who knew Charlotte was in a mommy drug ring? I can't tell if the series is trying to make a point about the limited access to health care and mental health treatment for kids, or if this is just supposed to be a fun bit. It feels too goofy and out of place to be either. When Lisa brings some pastries to the office to work on her docuseries, she's met with some unexpected news: Her producer, Grace, has been offered a job to work on director Steve McQueen's new project, and she plans to accept. The thing is she'll have to leave in a few days, before Lisa's doc is finished. Lisa is furious and feels betrayed, but Grace's position is understandable. Their project has lasted for years longer than they'd planned for, and how can she say no to the director of 12 Years a Slave and Widows? When Lisa takes her anger out on some mashed potatoes later that night, her husband, Herbert, tries to talk her into understanding Grace's side. After mulling it over, she apologizes to Grace and congratulates her on her new gig. Charlotte might be a drug smuggler, but she is not a partier. She worries she's falling behind at work while her younger colleagues stay out late and make sales with high-profile clients at the club. Has she become a boring mom? Her husband, Harry, worries he's also become uncool. So, he decides to enlist Carrie to help him shop for a hip new wardrobe, and Charlotte vows to party with the young ones. It doesn't go over well. After a few drinks, Harry has so much trouble unbuttoning his new tight jeans that he ends up wetting himself, leaving Charlotte to fend for herself at the after-after party. In an effort to be a cool manager, she tries to set up one of her co-workers with a rich Dutch client, but in his coked-up stupor, he mistakes Charlotte's proposal for flirtation. He goes in for a kiss, and it does not end well. Charlotte storms out, finding it's already morning outside. While attending The European Fine Art Fair hung over, Charlotte runs into a fellow school mom who expresses interest in buying a piece from here. It turns out, the mother of two doesn't need to pretend to be in her 20s to be successful at work after all. Miranda asks her British crush, Joy, out to happy hour, pretending it's just so she can ask her for 'camera coaching tips.' Joy seems very interested; though she first advises Miranda to take deep breaths to stay calm during her future TV appearances, things heat up when she begins to give a demonstration. She takes Miranda's hand and puts it to her chest so she can feel her inhaling and exhaling; she does the same to Miranda too. Yeah, I'm thinking there might be a vibe here. And after Miranda's recent experiences with Sister Mary and the guacamole waitress, she could really use a home run. Seema is having a professional problem of her own. Her boss, Elliot, surprise-announces his retirement and that he's selling his shares of the company to Ryan Serhant (the Million Dollar Listing star even makes a quick cameo), rather than propping up Seema as his successor like they previously discussed. In need of a break, Seema decides to join Carrie on her trek to Virginia. While picking her up on the way to the airport, Seema exchanges some rather flirtatious words with Adam, Carrie's gardener. I know it seemed like Carrie and Adam might've had something going on last week, but now it appears sparks are flying between him and Seema. (While she looks down on his graphic tees, she can't deny that Adam is smokin' hot. They've got a kind of Lady and the Tramp vibe going on.) While making sure Carrie's cat, Shoe, doesn't run out of the house, Adam says, while locking eyes with Seema, that he's 'never met a kitty I couldn't bend to my will.' OKAY! As exciting as this development is, does anyone else think that this could be the beginning of a love triangle? During a drive in Virginia, Seema ponders her professional future. (She's driving the rental car because Carrie's license has been expired since 2017. Iconic.) She dreams of having a real estate agency of her own—The Patel Group—but she gets a call from Ryan Serhant, who tells her it's not possible to add her name to their company in its new chapter. Seema's disappointed, but figures things could be worse. While exiting the parking lot, she backs up onto a row of traffic spikes, puncturing the rental car's tires. Apparently, Seema missed the signage saying, 'DO NOT BACK UP.' But she takes it as a sign to not back up in her career—she will move forward instead and go off on her own. I love Seema, but the whole transition felt too forced. Hopefully the rest of her story is handled more gracefully from here. Carrie lucks out—their car being towed is the perfect excuse to call for Aidan's help. He picks her up and asks her to stay over. However, he has not yet told his kids Carrie's visiting, so he asks Carrie to stay in the guest house and plans to give them a heads up first thing in the morning. Before she can forget, she hands Aidan the Adderall delivery—a Ziploc bag with loose orange pills. He looks uncomfortable as he takes it from her. (Is this going to become A Thing?) As Carrie goes to bed, she writes a little more of her draft based on her experiences that day: 'The woman had survived the treacherous journey, mostly in tact.' The journey wasn't that treacherous, though Carrie loves to add a dramatic flair. If anything this week's episode was on the slower side, save for the drug delivery.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Widows, Widowers & Friends plan bingo, shows and more this summer
Widows, Widowers & Friends is planning several activities over the next few months. The group recently held a meeting at Des Dutch Essenhaus with 38 attendees, including two guests. Karen Bates led the meeting, presenting gifts to each woman in honor of Mother's Day, according to an announcement. Upcoming events include bingo at Smithville Western Care Center at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, with registration due by Friday, May 23. Seville United Methodist Church will resume its monthly bingo at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, with lunch available for $5. A celebration for Vera's 100th birthday will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at her nephew's home, with no presents requested. Reservations are needed for the 'Road to Damascus' show at Ohio Star Theatre on Thursday, May 29, costing $70. The Motown Revue at Williams on the Lake is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, with tickets priced at $80. The next dinner and business meeting is set for Tuesday, June 3, at Creston Community Church. Reservations are due by Thursday, May 15. The July meeting will be held July 8 at Green Leaf, with a limit of 50 attendees. Widows, Widowers & Friends is a social and support group for those who have lost a loved one due to death or divorce or for those who have never married. For more information, contact Pearl Gasser at 330-201-0336. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Join Widows, Widowers & Friends for fun events this summer
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I had threesome with another woman and my dead husband's ghost after becoming a widow – I felt his presence as we romped
Nicky's female lover also took a liking to her late husband GHOSTED I had threesome with another woman and my dead husband's ghost after becoming a widow – I felt his presence as we romped Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICKY Wake and her husband Andy had always dreamt of having a threesome. But when Andy tragically died of Covid in 2020, the widow wanted to honour his desires, and even found a way for her late husband to be there. 6 Nicky Wake explored threesomes after losing her husband Andy Credit: EMMA PHILLIPSON - Commissioned by The Sun 6 Andy passed away in 2020 after complications with COVID Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating 6 She then slept with a woman for the first time and felt her husband's 'presence' join them as she left his photo on the night stand Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating Nicky has spoken candidly about a phenomenon known as widow's fire, which is an increase in libido that can take place following the death of a partner. Her husband Andy, whom she married in 2002, always spoke about wanting a threesome which she also fantasised about. But it wasn't until after his untimely death that she made it a reality, connecting with another woman who knew about her widowed status, and also found her late husband attractive. She went on to rediscover her sexuality by sleeping with the woman with Andy's picture present in the room and said she 'felt his presence'. LIFELONG FANTASY 'I used to joke that I'd treat him to it for his 60th birthday,' says mum-of-one Nicky, from Manchester. 'The truth is, I identify as bisexual, so it was also a fantasy of mine. 'I was always a little hesitant about introducing a third person into what was a deeply loving and fulfilling relationship, but as a one-off for a special occasion, it felt like it could be fun and memorable for both of us.' The 53-year-old explained that she and her late husband Andy, who died aged 54, had very nearly made the fantasy a reality on a few occasions. Once at a naturist beach in Jamaica when they got to know a flirty American couple and again at a New Year's party. But on both occasions, they never actually went through with it. Horrifying moment Temptation Island star cheats on girlfriend with steamy shower She says: 'If we were going to go for it, I assumed we'd either use a specialist dating site or perhaps hire an escort. 'Tragically, Andy then suffered a series of catastrophic heart attacks that led to a severe brain injury, leaving him with no capacity. 'He was only 54. We lost him to Covid in 2020 when he was in a care home. 'Before Andy became ill, we had a passionate and satisfying sex life. I couldn't imagine never feeling that again. 'About a year after he passed, and four years after his initial diagnosis, I started dating again at 49.' BISEXUAL DATING Nicky, like many modern daters, looked for new connections online and said she listed herself as bisexual on a dating website. She says: 'I'd had relationships with women in the past, and I wasn't ready to be intimate with another man. 'Andy had been the only one for 20 years. It felt less intimidating to connect with a woman. 'I was honest about being newly widowed, nervous, out of practice, and said that this would be my first experience since Andy.' 6 Nicky and Andy married in 2002 and went on to have one child together Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating 6 She says they often spoke about having a threesome but never got round to it Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating What is widow's fire? WIDOW'S - or widower's - fire is a term for a strong desire for sex following the death of a partner. Experts say the phenomenon is normal and can be a natural part of the grieving process for many people. There are many kinds of loss experienced when a partner dies and this includes the lack of sex and sexual intimacy, at a time when you may crave physical comfort. The hormones released by desire and sex are also a way to ease the pain of loss, as well as a distraction from the emotional distress and a chance to feel 'alive'. Some people report feeling all consumed by the need to have sex with someone - and that can come with feelings of guilt and shame. It wasn't long before Nicky got lucky on the website and met an 'incredibly kind' woman. Nicky says: 'We arranged a dinner date where I invited her back to mine for coffee and one thing led to another. 'She thanked me for being open, and told me she'd be honoured to help me feel something other than grief. 'She also reassured me that Andy would want me to rediscover my sexuality. 'As we moved to the bedroom, she noticed his picture and said what a beautiful photo it was. I felt his presence as we had sex Nicky Wake 'She added, 'If he were here, I'd have happily slept with you both.' 'She gently reassured me again not to feel guilty. SEXUAL PRESENCE 'I don't believe in a literal afterlife, but I felt his presence as we had sex. I often do, especially in moments of transition. 'This felt like a step into a future I hadn't imagined, one he'd absolutely support. 'I could almost hear him say, 'You deserve joy. Just don't forget me.' 'I never will. He was my soulmate.' Nicky now identifies as a polyamorous bisexual and said she has a few ongoing relationships with multiple people. She advises any other widowers to not live the remainder of their lives with regrets as 'life is short and precious'. Nicky, who has founded a dating website specifically for widowers called Widows Fire, added: 'Above all, be open about your situation and your desires.'
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Social Security Scotland and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) applied the new payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year at the start of this month. Most people will receive a blend of old and new rates this month, as most benefits and the State Pension are paid in arrears. This means people can expect to receive their first payment with the full amount of the new uprating amount next month. Universal Credit is slightly different as assessment period runs from month-to-month on a specific date which means the uprated amount may not arrive until the next payment cycle in May or June. People on the State Pension who receive payments weekly will have received the full uplift sooner. Some members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook Group have reported they are still waiting on the DWP annual uprating letter. It's important to be aware this does not affect the uprating as the payments increase automatically. People in Scotland on devolved benefits received their letters, or an email, last month. You can view the new payment rates from Social Security Scotland here. For those not sure how much to expect in their first full payment, below is a list of all the benefit payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year. Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation. Care Component Mobility component Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Short-term Incapacity Benefit (under State Pension age) Short-term Incapacity Benefit (over State Pension age) Increase of Long-term Incapacity Benefit for age Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on here. Contribution based JSA Income-based JSA Lone parent Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Standard minimum guarantee Additional amount for severe disability Daily Living Component Mobility Component New State Pension Old/Basic State Pension Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on here. Single Couples A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit, including the Work Capability Allowance, can be found on here. HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance. Tax Credits are ending on April 5, 2025 so there are no payment changes.
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Margate: Exhibition curated by Sir Steve McQueen opens
A photography exhibition conceived by an Oscar-winning director on the theme of protest is set to open in a Kent seaside which is co-curated by Sir Steve McQueen, opens its doors at Turner Contemporary in Margate on exhibition explores Britain's history of protest and its relationship with photography, a gallery spokesperson film director and artist said the display "explores how people have challenged the status quo". He said that protest was "especially urgent in today's political climate".Sir Steve McQueen won the Academy Award for Best Picture directing the historical drama 12 Years a Slave in has also directed contemporary crime thriller Widows and the World War II drama Blitz. The exhibition is the culmination of a four-year research project. A gallery spokesperson said: "From the suffragettes marching through London's streets to the mass protest against the Iraq War, photographers have witnessed a century of British resistance. "This landmark exhibition will chronicle how ordinary people fought for change between 1903 and 2003."Featuring the work of renowned photographers and unknown documentarians, the exhibition will reveal "pivotal moments that shaped modern Britain" from the suffragettes to the Women of Greenham Common and from the Battle of Cable Street to the Black People's Day of Action following the New Cross Fire. Resistance will be at Turner Contemporary until 1 June.
