🦈 The rizz-istance, church camp + how to fix Florida: Lil Treasures #283

We're talking Ed the zebra and how to be a mom right now

Welcome to Friday! It’s treasure time and I have an abundance of internet goods to share with you this week. So pour yourself lil cup of coffee or ice down that large cup of crispy Dr. Pepper and let’s get crackin!

🦈 My dear friends, you must hear the story of how Tim Murray fixed Florida with the help of musical theatre. At no point did I know where this story was going.

👯 Five stars to Ava Philippe's response to a fan who said she and her boyfriend looked just like her parents. But I mean, honestly? They do!

🌼 If you’re trying to figure out how you’re supposed to do summer with kids in the middle of threats of war, families getting separated, and the other dooms we are experiencing in this current political climate, this post on how to be a mom is for you.

✊🏾As a way to celebrate Juneteenth this year, Faith Adjacent did a special deep-dive episode on the history of Juneteenth with the help of our friend Robert Callahan, and suggested a few ways we can honor this holiday, even if you’re not a person of color. Listen to The Faith Adjacency of Juneteenth here!

🎓These graduates dedicating their accomplishments to their amazing, hardworking parents made me cry big ‘ol tears.

💧Just a friendly PSA to make sure your kids drink water while they're at church camp this summer. They will (probably) thank you later.

🦓 A zebra named Ed escaped from a zoo in Tennessee and then spent 8 days on the run (aka on the adventure of a lifetime) before finally getting caught. I am seriously in love with feisty Ed and thoroughly enjoyed this post dedicated to his airborne trip back home to the zoo.

☔ Lorenzo Musetti is both a tennis star and a chivalrous king. What if your first crush was the ATP player who shared his court umbrella with you?

⏳ Want to cry a little today? Or maybe feel dramatically inspired to change your whole life? If I’ve sold you and you’ve got your tissues, go listen to these words from Gabor Maté on this episode of the Feel Better, Live More podcast.

🌈 We’re wading into Week 3 of the Affirming Theology series over on The Swipe Up+! There’s one more essay left in the series that will go out next week, but if you want to read these essays about my journey to becoming affirming (complete with a few fresh tweaks and a newly-added audio version) just click on that button below or send me an email at hello@erinhmoon.com to read it for free!

🎙️Recently, I had the chance to be a guest on this episode of the Jesus Calling podcast as we talked about how to navigate times of questioning in your faith. You can listen to the episode wherever you get your pods!

🏛️ This guy's girlfriend made him watch 2005’s Pride and Prejudice and what an unforgettable journey it was.

📞 Forgive me for the delay, but I can’t help but share a little post-Fathers Day content! I loved this dad who interrupted his son's press conference as well as this collection of dad-themed gems.

😈 I can attest that there is a stark difference between my first and second-born children.

That’s a wrap on the newsletter, pals! Peace and blessings to you this weekend as you embark on your summertime adventures. See you in the comments!