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Entire cottage industries have sprung up in recent years, dedicated to the bashing of Meghan Markel, actress and wife of Britain’s Prince Harry. So, when her latest lifestyle show entitled, “With Love, Meghan” appeared on Netflix, I was prepared to roll my eyes with the rest of them. But then something strange happened.

I not only like this show. My God, I think I need it.

Let’s face it, America is having rough sledding these days. Anxiety is prevalent as we’re subjected to a tough, round-the-clock, daily news cycle. So, when a show comes along that promotes beauty, friendship, good food, and nature, I’m there.

I’ve heard other women say the same about “With Love, Meghan.” They went in, ready to smirk, but got drawn into the luscious homegrown honey, handmade scented candles, and tea parties in the garden with little sandwiches shaped like ladybugs.

Meghan is obviously beautiful, privileged, and wealthy. She’s very “California” and a tad “airy-fairy” with her endless homemade jams and perfectly assembled fresh fruit platters for children (shaped and colored like rainbows, of course). Exhaustively-thoughtful gifts abound with homemade, flavored popcorn, gourmet dog greets, and baskets of freshly picked garden vegetables (make sure you keep the leaves on for a prettier presentation). Every present is bedecked with a colorful ribbon and labeled for the recipient in Meghan’s own pretty handwriting.

Yet despite her earnestness and steely determination to do good, I like Megan Markel.

Her love of cooking, entertaining, and creating a beautiful life with her bare hands, seems genuine. After all, before any of us heard of her, she produced a successful lifestyle blog called The Tig.

Growing up a child of color in Los Angeles, she didn’t have an elite childhood. And yet she became a top student and later studied at Northwestern University. As a college junior, she worked in the American Embassy of Buenos Aires where she became bi-lingual. After that, she was known as “Rachel,” a character on the television series, “Suits” for seven seasons.

Oh, and there was that little stint in England when she became Duchess of Sussex after marrying Britain’s Prince Harry. (By the way, you barely see him in this series, it’s way too girlie). Personally, I’m glad she and Harry found a new life in America, no longer daily fodder for the ravenous British press, but that’s another blog post.

Many are quick to dismiss Meghan—here and across the pond. Some say she’s a conniving gold-digger, even though she’s spent much of her life interested in helping women and children. She loves the camera too much. (Well, she was an actress). She just won’t go away. (So, stop looking at her!)

Instead, I see a fascinating, passionate woman who’s not afraid to take risks. I like spending time with her on this show and am not surprised it was renewed for a second season.

Who knew? These days, if the world is too much, where do I turn? Why to Meghan, of course. There, I’ll be treated to homemade potstickers, sun tea, and herb-infused summer cocktails.

Sigh. At least for me, Meghan’s too hard to resist.

 

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Comments(12)

    • Joy's Book Blog

    • 2 weeks ago

    I’ve seen other women talk about really enjoying this show, too. I may have to give it a try.

      • Laurie Stone

      • 2 weeks ago

      Joy, Phew. Glad I’m not the only one!

    • Elizabeth Anne Havey

    • 3 weeks ago

    Your post is measured and brings out the positives in Meghan and her creativity. That is a good thing to focus on. I have never seen her show and probably never will. And despite the craziness of the Royal Family, I am an anglophile and have been for years. But that is just me. In many ways, I don’t always fit into our modern culture, and thus basically I avoid any show that features wealthy people who are eager to make even more money. I watched Oprah in her early years. My daughter was on her staff here in Chicago. But when she moved into goddess territory, I stoped watching…plus I was truly too busy to take a chunk out of my day. I wish Meghan the best, though she certainly doesn’t need me in her life.

      • Laurie Stone

      • 3 weeks ago

      Beth, I feel the same way about Oprah. Many times she comes off as a high-end grifter to me. I can’t stand this “high priestess” status she has. I truly don’t get what she’s done to deserve it.

    • Carol Cassara

    • 3 weeks ago

    I have never understood the knee-jerk hatred for her. I suspect the royal family bots are behind it. They are pretty ugly.

      • Laurie Stone

      • 3 weeks ago

      Carol, I was disappointed they never protected her and Harry from the press. They seemed to feed them to the wolves. It took great courage for them to leave.

    • Rita Robison

    • 3 weeks ago

    I hope Meghan is successful in this venture or others if she needs to try them. She deserves a chance to have a happy, successful life like all of us.

      • Laurie Stone

      • 3 weeks ago

      Rita, I totally agree.

    • Pennie Nichols

    • 3 weeks ago

    Love this. We are often ready to trash others in the spotlight without informed reason. I’m glad you didn’t.

      • Laurie Stone

      • 3 weeks ago

      Pennie, I like Meghan Markel. I honestly can’t see why people hate her.

        • Pennie Nichols

        • 3 weeks ago

        Me either… Something about celebrity turns on the hate. Ironically, talking to friends who mingle in celebrity circles, it’s often the ones that are most beloved that are the biggest monsters.

          • Laurie Stone

          • 3 weeks ago

          Pennie, Her being of mixed race doesn’t help either.

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