The Mom Weekly Volume 127: January 13, 2026
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Notes:
This past Sunday was start of the latest seasons of two PBS shows: Masterpiece Mystery’s Miss Scarlet and Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small. And that got me thinking about today’s topic….
Remember how much I love you,
Mom
The Sunday Blues
Sunday evenings can be … less than fun. Even if we love our work and our lives, when Sunday rolls around, it’s often less a time of enjoying the last few hours of the weekend and more about a sense of dread. I have not taken a poll, but I honestly can’t think of anyone that I know who doesn’t get this feeling, either every Sunday evening, or every once in awhile.
Some people have taken to calling the phenomenon “the Sunday scaries” since it often has a sense of uneasiness about the coming week. I read one time that’s why comforting shows (such as Masterpiece Theater and Masterpiece Mystery) are scheduled for Sunday evenings. It helps people to have something enjoyable to look forward to before starting another week. But for some reason, I don’t really like the term “Sunday scaries.”
I propose “the Sunday blues” as a name for this phenomenon. Recognizing that we have this reaction and naming it goes a long way towards minimizing its effect in our lives. Naming it can also help us to come up with some strategies. Let’s talk about a few:
- The fun Sunday evening shows. Streaming services allow us to binge watch shows, but what about saving a favorite show or two for only Sunday evenings? Watching it with others can also make this a community activity, even for those not in the same room or state! (And right now, the mystery series “Miss Scarlet” and the Yorkshire classic “All Creatures Great and Small” air on Sunday evenings.
- Making a fun meal. You could have a Sunday tradition of trying a new recipe, in a small amount (in case it doesn’t work out).
- Connecting with family or friends in an intentional way.
- Journaling about emotions or just anything.
- Having a big physical activity earlier in the day. A Sunday hike can be a great way to burn off some anxiety and energy, and leave us pleasantly tired when Sunday evening rolls around.
What are some of your favorite ways to spend Sunday, or to battle the Sunday blues?
Interesting/Notable:
Four Perspectives on Bing Crosby—The Honest Broker
This is such an edifying read—I can’t think of a better word for it. Just some good stories about an old-time Hollywood star.