Today is the last Friday of elementary school for Hudson. The countdown is on: just four more days of 6th grade. I felt myself get a little teary watching the kids at a school sock hop today. We’re talking about promotion/graduation and 6th-grade-dance style and so maybe doing a little shopping this weekend. Anyone with sixth grade boys? What are yours wearing right now? We’re also gearing up for a switch from Gizmo to Apple Watch (holding off on the phone, hopefully, a few more years) and I’m rewriting the Common Sense Media family tech agreement for our needs. Thanks to those who recommended some podcasts a few weeks back. I got some great tips.

May has been very full, but full of fun things. Aron and I celebrated our 16th anniversary (I wrote 17 years in this reel, oops!) and then, a few days later, went to our first music festival, BottleRock in Napa. We wrapped up Succession with everyone else and got started with two new kids’ sports teams. Tonight we’re going out on a brew bike in Sacramento with some friends and we’re looking forward to a boat ride on Sunday. I also need to finish summer travel planning. We have a trip in two weeks for which I still haven’t finished booking hotels.

Finally, also looking forward to: Father’s Day, summer solstice & recognizing June Pride month—the crosswalks around town have been repainted as rainbows! What do you have coming up?

Just a few links today. I’m too embarrassed to give another update on the Oaxaca travelogue, which is taking me way too long…

Love the NPR Life Kit series.

The U.S. has seen the most abrupt decline in life expectancy since World War II.

Related: Wear Orange this weekend in a united call to end gun violence. More than 43,000 Americans are killed with guns and approximately 76,000 more are shot and wounded every year.

Aron just shared this trivia with me. Did you know where Tom Hanks got Forest Gump’s voice?

This pressed flower art is incredible!

Look forward to seeing this: “In ‘You Hurt My Feelings,’ the stakes are low but deeply relatable”

Enjoyed imagining myself in this Paris apartment (the owner of Sézane actually lives there).

Such a beautiful red dress. I was invited to a wedding on Lake Como that I can’t attend, but I’m going to also imagine myself there… in this.

Favorite IRL recent aquisitions include “Naked Manicure” and this dress.

From the archive: Father’s Day thoughts and gift guides.

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I keep promising a new travelogue and I’m sorry it’s taking me so long if you’ve been looking for it. I’d run into some problems getting the photos off of my phone, but I think I’ve got it all figured out now. Honestly, photo organization is forever on my most-requested gift list. I just want someone to come in and figure it all out for me! Any tips welcome.

Our week was packed with soccer and baseball (both Hudson) as the seasons wrap up and new teams are formed. We also have been celebrating a lot—moms, anniversaries, birthdays—and are quickly accelerating toward a lot of elementary school graduation activities (also Hudson). We welcomed back Davis’ Wednesday picnic-in-the-park tradition (I was on the 10 o’clock news!) and finished watching an old season of Amazing Race with the kids. This weekend, on Sunday, Aron and I will head to Indian Springs for a couple of nights to mark our 16th anniversary!

In my last post I mentioned being excited to see Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret, and we since took both kids to see it and loved it! I also mentioned a podcast interview with Sam Fragoso and Ethan Hawke that I’d planned to listen to, and I did and do recommend it as well. As for new recommendations, I have a couple I’ll leave in the links…

After hearing a fun interview between Conan O’Brien and Ed Helms, I’ve just begun listening to Helm’s podcast Snafu, wherein he describes an American security mistake that could have been disastrous during the Cold War and resembled a real life War Games (the ’80s-movie with Matthew Broderick).

Ferran Adrià and potato chips? Sold.

I’m a fan of Elise Loehnen, and am excited to read more from her! Her book comes out next week. (I also intend to go back and read her recent NYT Op-Ed)

Loved learning more about Tony Hawk’s Skatepark Project.

This made me laugh.

Curve-Fitting Methods and the Messages They Send

The Martha Stewart Swimsuit Illustrated cover… are you having conversations about this with your friends, too? The responses, the conversation, the feelings about aging pressures and aging well. I look forward to reading a more nuanced article about it. (And frankly, I hope it’s one written by a woman.)

How clever! A new-to-me lemon-juicing tool. Via Swissmiss.

Lately, when people have asked me about clothes on Instagram, I share the brand but also that I’m borrowing it from Nuuly. I’m back to subscribing (you can see a post about it here), and really enjoying it again. If you want to use my referral code, I think we both get a discount of $10.

Mostly I try out different jumpsuits. This one was a recent favorite, so I’m going to try the denim version next. (& I ended up keeping/buying this one, but in a different color.)

Have a great weekend!

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It’s been a rough week for our community. It made national news, so some of you may have read—we had a series of stabbings and, for about a week, no idea when the killer would be identified and caught. Until yesterday, when an arrest was finally made, just blocks from the kids’ school. The randomness and the closeness meant that we were all incredibly on edge. Businesses and the University cancelled all evening classes, sports leagues and families cancelled afternoon and evening activities, and we stopped letting kids ride their bikes to school or play in the park. The sound of news helicopters and sirens seemed a constant hum. It was awful. But of course as terrible as it was for those of us waiting, the worst is thinking of the lives lost. One man was an activist we all knew as “compassion guy” and the other was a 20-year-old Davis High grad and UCD student who had just posted about his excitement over his research and how he was going to help people—rest in peace David Henry Breaux and Karim Abou Najm. The third victim is recovering, thank goodness.

I’d hoped to finish that travelogue I’ve tasked myself with, but it’s been an all-consuming week. Of course it doesn’t mean I didn’t engage in some distracting scrolling, so I do still have a few links to share.

Hope everyone has a peaceful weekend. I’m looking forward to getting back to my walks!

So happy (and relieved) that reviews for Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret have been so good! I’m excited to see it as a family. NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour crew were gushing.

Intrigued by this convertible dress/skirt.

“We perform mothering online as a way of accessing meaning when, most days, the work of motherhood doesn’t seem to mean much of anything according to the many men legislating against paid family leave, universal preschool, and childcare subsidies. We perform motherhood for ourselves. We mother for others.”

As Skyler broke through the knee of her pants on the first day of wear yesterday… On Mending Clothes.

Roxane Gay’s powerful opinion piece on the killing of Jordan Neely.

I really enjoyed this David Sedaris interview. I’ve heard Sam Fragoso’s interview with Ethan Hawke is especially good. Will be listening soon.

A guide to all the streaming options.

The 20 Greatest Simpsons episodes of all time.

This made Aron and I laugh. Looking forward to trying on the kids today.

HypersKidsAfrica dance videos are so wonderful. Especially love this one! (They’re selling t-shirts, if you’re interested!)

Cottage cheese ice cream? 

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Sangrita anyone?

Also from the archives: Mother’s Day gift guide inspiration (one and two)… (after all, do the best options really change much?) Also, a last-minute source.

Finally, thank you for all the nice comments on my last post! I feel a bit rusty when it comes to actually writing posts since the pandemic and I appreciated the encouragement!

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Happy Friday! I’m looking forward to going to the kids’ school in a few hours and picking up Hudson, who has been away all week at a 6th grade camp. It’s been so strangely empty in the house without him. Can’t wait to hear all about his adventure. He gets back just in time for Davis’ big campus-open-house called Picnic Day. He also has a soccer game, baseball game, and we will try to watch a bit of the Warriors/Kings game (Go Sacramento!)—so it’s going to be a packed welcome home.

California’s Superbloom is everywhere in photos right now and I’m lamenting that my favorite route to our own little wildflower valley (and my favorite spring hike) is temporarily closed! Hwy 128 to Lake Berryessa had a landslide and they’re working on repairs. I check the road status every morning!

We had a wonderful spring break trip to Oaxaca and I’m thinking it might just be the trip to inspire a return to trip-logging—it exceeded all of my expectations (even though I’d been wanting to go for years, ever since Rick Bayless’ cooking show used to air). I did share a lot on IG. You can use the hashtag #springbruoax to find some photos.

I feel like all of my links could basically be to podcasts these days, so if anyone has any great links to share with me please drop them in the comments! Here’s a few of note from me…

The true size of California.

Broadway says farewell to The Phantom of the Opera after 35 years.

I listened to Alison Roman’s interview on Armchair Expert (great listen) and now really need to try some of the recipes in her new book, Sweet Enough. Especially the cottage cheese cheesecake!

Aron’s favorite podcast recently is new-to-me: Hardfork, “a show about the future that’s already here.”

We all underestimate how much others appreciate us (small acts of kindness matter).

While Hudson was away, the three of us watched all three episodes of Sea Wolves on Netflix. It’s beautifully filmed and has a lot more content than wolves (in fact, if any note I’d give it would be more wolves).

How many of these street-style moments influenced you? I definitely earmarked or tore those images of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy & Kate Moss from a glossy mag at some point. Burned in my memory.

Just finished Pretty Baby—the Brooke Shields doc. Really interesting if you grew up in the ’80s, especially, to recall what it was like. I’d like to see the interview she did with Drew Barrymore.

I’ve also heard this is a good watch (related to beauty culture). And I’ve been continuing the nostalgia-fest with some of the episodes in this ’90s series. The grunge and Viper Room episodes were great.

A nail care candle? Intriguing!

Pulling out the summer clothes… Still the best denim shorts.

SOS: what are your phone rules for tweens and teens and have you any good articles or books to read on the topic? Trying to prepare myself for this shift to junior high…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! No leprechaun traps this year, but we did start the day with some Lucky Charms and a quick green manicure. Are you looking for last-minute inspiration for making the day feel special at home? Here are five ideas for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with kids. And for the grownups, here’s a list of spring cocktails that would all be a fitting alternative to green beer—or try a favorite of mine, a “green beret.” We have some more sunshine today, so I’m going to celebrate with a walk in the UC Davis arboretum this afternoon—and maybe a Guinness at the little league game tonight.

Here’s a few links for the weekend…

A History of Rock in Guitar Riffs (Loved this. Hard to sit still while listening to these, and definitely putting on some Zeppelin this afternoon.)

“Indie Sleeze Waves” might be my favorite hair look.

In case you needed some explainers, like me: 9 questions about Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, answered

I re-listened to Michael Lewis’ interview on Smartless and it’s a favorite. Another good listen this week? Steve Carrell on Office Ladies

Wallpaper probably won’t get a place in our home, but if it were to I’d love something bold like this.

Using a facial cleansing oil for the first time and the face-massaging and the wonderful smell of this one are making for a very nice nighttime routine.

Rewatching Girls in 2023.

Enjoying the NYMag cover story on Barbara Walters. “For her moment in history, I think she did a pretty good job for herself and for the rest of us,” McFadden said. “Some of the stuff you now look back on and you can cringe and say, ‘Eh, maybe not that.’”

I need to try harder with my iPhone photos. Wow.

Love the ruching on this dress.

We’ve still been trying to catch up with the Oscar-nominated films—feeling inspired after last weekend—and watched Triangle of Sadness last night. Have you seen it? I enjoyed this Q&A with the writer/director afterward.

I’m going to try to figure out how to reconnect the RSS feed with a newsletter this week! I signed up for a new account, so if you’d like to add your email to get notified, there’s a link in the sidebar that says “subscribe.” Thanks for those of you sending encouragement to do this!

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The ice cubes over on Discocubes are stunning! These spheres feel like they sum up the current mood around here especially well: frozen spring. Everything is in bloom but we’re all in countdown mode to warm, sunny days as winter persists. In good seasonal news, just a few more days until the sun sets after 7pm! And Davis Picnics-in-the-Park were just announced as returning! And summer camp sign-up anxiety has hit, so that means summer is still coming… So I should just try to enjoy all this rain (the “atmospheric rivers”) on behalf of our state, right?

This weekend holds plans for a Little League Crab Feed and an Oscars watch party. Will you be tuning in this year? Here’s some fun trivia from NPR about the broadcast: “The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards.” And a printable ballot. Enjoy!

 1992: What a year for music.

This is a beautiful little glass lamp. Looks like it would give off a nice glow. Urban Outfitters has some great lighting options.

Can’t stomach this price tag, but I need a pillow like this. Any other recs for side-sleepers who love down pillows?

I’ve learned that I really like a cropped rash guard. This one is pretty.

Speaking of swimwear, it’s that time again. I tend to forget about Boden, but they also have a great section—if a bit more of a Euro (vs tropical) vibe. (This cap-sleeve would look cute with just shorts or a skirt coverup. Also really into bandeau style bikini tops lately.)

Jenny’s The Weekday Vegetarians‘ tofu recipe is the best tofu recipe. I could just snack on this! Here’s her food stylist making it.

Cute little Strawberry vase!

Aron and I went to The Progress in San Francisco last week and had a great meal. This pig’s head dish would never have been on my radar but was amazing!! I think you might be able to get a similar effect by using any sort of fatty charcuterie over a bed of fennel and mint with plenty of fish sauce. There were some sliced nectarines, too. So good!

Also on the food front, I’m interested in trying oven-fried jarred artichokes.

Anyone started watching Daisy Jones & The Six?

Who are you turning to for family travel guidance these days? I feel like so many of the travel sites I usually go to are so youth/design/couple targeted lately. But the family travel sites tend to focus on travel with really little kids. I’d love some new recs!

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There’s some big news in my life—I’m still sort of processing it! I’ve found someone to be the new Editor of The Dirt! The Davis Publication I took over in 2019, and re-launched this December, has a new owner. I’m really happy about the transition! My goal was to build it into a magazine-like-newspaper that supported the arts and local community, that brought people out to local events and businesses, and which could support itself through advertisers and sponsors and then find someone to carry it on—and I feel like it’s in really good hands!

I’m really proud of the work that went into it (so much work)—I got to design it completely from the branding to the website, to laying out and printing, and even delivering and it has all been an awesome experience (even when the pandemic threatened to bring it all down). But now I’m also looking forward to being on the other side and reading it with the rest of the community to find out what’s happening in town!

As seems to always happen whenever there’s some big life change, I of course got sick earlier this week, but now that I’m recovered I feel so motivated to get back into my healthier (i.e. Less computer-heavy) routines of walking and enjoying the onset of spring. Which, if you’re in California, feels like it’s alternately here and a million years off! These storms have been wild. Have you seen the photos of Yosemite? The park is closed indefinitely as 15-feet of snow buried roads and walkways. Hoping everyone stays safe as this next storm rolls through this weekend!

I just finished reading (listening to) Spare. Can’t wait to discuss it at bookclub. I’m simultaneously watching the last season of The Crown, so the two make for an interesting pair. Have you read it? Thoughts? In trying to think about what to extrapolate besides just thoughts on Harry and the monarchy, I’m left with broader questions about how family-reckonings ever really happen and what moving forward can look like if you do or do not get apologies for perceived wrongs. I think that his wish for some sort of understanding or apology—if he could just explain his side— seems unlikely to come true considering he was just asked to vacate a home, but that wish is the more interesting thing perhaps.

Some links of note… 

Just in case you were tempted, the National Park Service made it official: “If you come across a bear, never push a slower friend down…even if you feel the friendship has run its course.⁣⁣” Darn.

Hasan Minhaj is the guest host on The Daily Show right now. I listen to the podcast occasionally and really enjoyed this excerpt with the Fox News story. (Did you know? Minhaj was a Davis kid!)

This Joan Rivers & Mr. Rogers clip just gets me every time! #tears

No link, but I brought in a ton of denim to the tailor and got some hems re-done with the original hem… it was like getting a bunch of new clothes! I’m so excited! People in fashion magazines always sing the praises of a good tailor. I’m going to try to make this more of a thing in an effort to shop my closet.

However, I did do some shopping of late: Those pants from last week? I ordered them in navy and they’re perfect! They’re 88% recycled polyester, so I feel like they’ll hold their shape. Size down. Going to be my summer travel pants.

I’m getting ads for Bare Hands manicures nonstop! Is my iPhone looking at my cuticles?! Took a cue and started using some less fancy oil! It’s working. Thanks, IG?

“Are we still asking women whether or not they’re pregnant?” Good rhetorical question.

Vox does a great job with its explainer videos. This one’s on inflation.

We took the kids to the SF Exploratorium and Scott Weaver’s toothpick sculpture, “Rolling through the Bay” is incredible. P.S. The Website I grabbed the link from—the kids should see this—is a treasure, too!

On my to-read list this weekend. Also, this article. And this one on blogging. (But can’t vouch for them yet.)

Frog housing via Swiss Miss. (Makes me think of our Davis Toad Tunnel.)

Love this—niche IG posts on how much some photographers make. It’s so helpful to know about pricing when you’re in a freemarket/creative career.

Got an orange-ier tone of cream blush to will on those sunny days—called All of Me. I love it! Super natural looking flush for me.

Have a great weekend!

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I’ve got manicures in mind as an activity with Skyler this weekend. It’s going to be just the two of us while Hudson and Aron are away for a soccer tournament. What are you looking forward to this weekend?

Some links of note… 

Cool nails! Nice to see for short-cuts! (pictured)

Finneas reveals everyday sounds in his songs. The Bad Guy one is amazing!

Enjoying Joanna’s playlist—now I need another one from the comment section.

Getting targeted with these pants a LOT and… how do they know!? Going to try them.

How to act around books.

“Sampling” on Sesame Street, when the word was first being coined.

Found on Kottke.org, gorgeous portraits that famous photographers have taken of their partners.

Great collection of graphic prints.

Party Down is back!! (Also, I’d like to see Cocaine Bear—anyone else?)

A main-dish salad to make soon.

Mexico travel-inspo on Camille Styles.

Also, we are considering returning to Isla Holbox. Any other favorite places you’ve been with Cancun as your point of entry? (Related, travelogues—Tulum, Coba, Mayakoba—so ideally besides those.)

We recently enjoyed showing the kids Billy Elliot and I felt inspired to ask about others’ favorite things they’d watched as a family recently. I get especially happy for the non-kid-specific suggestions. Some replies: Wednesday; All Creatures Great and Small; Twilight series; Matilda; Father of the Bride; Better Off Dead; Alexander and the terrible…; Karate Kid (all of them); Napoleon Dynamite; Grease; Mysterious Benedict Society; Lyle Lyle Crocodile; Full pants, half pants; Interstellar; Young Sheldon; Super 8; The Fantastic Mr. Fox; Modern Family (TV marathon); Ratatouille; Down to Earth (Zac Efron); Ferris Bueller; True Spirit; Primal Survivor; Man from Snowy River; The Great Escape; Monty Python; Ted Lasso; Mandalorian; Esio Trot; Jurassic Park; Moon Girl & Devil Dino…

What would you add?

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Today I was downtown and there are blooms on all the trees—when did that happen? It made me realize that I spent far too much time on my computer this week and not enough time outside enjoying the shift toward spring. I’m so happy the sun is out, and I’m going to make myself get outside more next week to make up for it!

In other news, recently: Skyler turned nine on Sunday! She proudly rode her bike home all by herself a few days later and told me, “I’m nine now, after all.” Then, as if to keep me grounded, I discovered she’d poured my very precious Skinceuticals serum down the drain so she could have the bottle dropper. (AAAAHHHHH!)

We planned a summer trip—a cruise through the inner passage of Alaska to see the glaciers. And Aron and I had a date to see Jesus Christ Superstar—which they performed without intermission and now I wonder why more plays don’t run without one. It was so nice to just get settled once for 90 minutes and then we were out! And I’ve been watching Ginny & Georgia on Netflix on my own and I’m enjoying it. Anyone else? I like to have one “guilty-pleasure-show” going at any time (a la Virgin River or Younger) and this is definitely fitting the bill.

Any complaints I might have about this week feel awfully frivolous in light of what is happening in Syria and Turkey right now. The death toll is an unfathomable number (over 22,000), particularly for such a localized disaster. The Daily does a great job of reporting, if you are hoping to learn more. I just want to say that I am thinking of all the families who are missing loved ones and send wishes of comfort to anyone affected. From what I understand, shelter and warmth are the most immediate needs. Here are some ways to help.

More things of note lately… 

Have you heard of the 12-3-30 treadmill workout? (I used to do this, though I didn’t know it had a name, all the time and need to get back to it!) All that computer time has not been good for my fitness.

Any podcasts you’re loving lately? I’ve been feeling a bit in a rut. Smartless still occasionally comes through—I loved the Bono interview.

I regularly enjoy True Story with Tig Notaro and Cheryl Hines, especially when the documentary they discuss is one I happened to just watch (like Dolly Parton!). I’m hoping they’ll discuss the Pamela Anderson one. I’m loving all these revisionist histories of ’90s celebrity culture.

Did you know that Willie Nelson is turning 90? And having a big 2-day concert in LA to celebrate? (We were thinking of trying to get tickets, but concert tickets are so insane these days. Apparently it’s a byproduct of streaming music vs buying tangible albums.)

I’ve been on the hunt for a great sweater lately. Something that will last me years, in navy or black with a funnel neck. I have a friend who, whenever I hug her, she is wearing the softest sweaters, so I asked her—she says she swears by Vince. I’m going to be looking for this one to try on. And then maybe on Poshmark.

Finally a 100 Best Books List I can say I’ve mostly read. (Some many times over!)

One woman’s history of unpaid labor in romantic relationships.

The seat filler at Jennifer Lopez’s and Ben Affleck’s table spills the tea. Very cute.

David Harbour is so charming in this house tour, like calling his designer “budget unconscious Billy Cotton.” (Although I preferred his bachelor-style, to be honest. The two are so different!) Both he and Lily Allen are delightful. Her closet!!

Cool kicks! May need to get these for Aron.

Loved this SNL clip.

The Super Bowl is coming up. Will you be watching? I’m thinking of making these again if we do.

Also coming up: Valentine’s Day! Here are some gift guides and kids’ card ideas from past years if you’re in need!

Wishing you a nice weekend!

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Sorry that the title “weekly” has not been accurate lately!

It’s another week in which the news is hard to look at. “The U.S. has seen 39 mass shootings so far this month. More than 60 people have been killed.” It’s not even February.

I saw this poem on Kottke and it really captured that horrifying feeling of how routine it starts to feel. It’s unfathomable, all this loss and grief around us all the time. I’m so sorry for the families and friends of those shot in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay right now.

Collective Nouns for Humans in the Wild, by Kathy Fish (Source)

A group of grandmothers is a tapestry. A group of toddlers, a jubilance (see also: a bewailing). A group of librarians is an enlightenment. A group of visual artists is a bioluminescence. A group of short story writers is a Flannery. A group of musicians is — a band.

A resplendence of poets.

A beacon of scientists.

A raft of social workers.

A group of first responders is a valiance. A group of peaceful protestors is a dream. A group of special education teachers is a transcendence. A group of neonatal ICU nurses is a divinity. A group of hospice workers, a grace.

Humans in the wild, gathered and feeling good, previously an exhilaration, now: a target.

A target of concert-goers.

A target of movie-goers.

A target of dancers.

A group of schoolchildren is a target.

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Sending hope for peace to everyone.

Here are some more positive things I’ve been occupied with:

Diane Keaton: Her Instagram makes me so happy, so often. And I have her to thank for making me love two new songs with her dancing: “Another Man’s Jeans” by Ashe, and “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus (who also makes me very happy).

Date nights: We went out with some friends last Saturday to two new-to-me places in Sacramento and it was really nice to feel those wants for exploration and cool-ness satiated. I love going places where the aesthetic leaves you inspired.

Travel planning: Well, this one is a mixed bag because it does bring about some stress, too. But we finally booked our tickets for spring break (Oaxaca!) and made some reservations. I am grateful to a member in Bon Traveler’s Lounge group who shared some tips!

Kids’ sports: Okay, also mixed, because it turns me into a taxi, but I enjoy watching the kids play and do their best. Skyler has really shied away from anything competitive, so I was really happy when she wanted to sign up for city rec basketball. It’s very low-pressure and their first game was filled with all sorts of traveling and such that the refs just turn a blind eye to. It’s lovely as far as gentle introductions go.

Target Brightroom: We are trying to do some new-year-organization and thank you to Target for all the straight-sided bins! Now I just need to set aside some more time to actually use them…

& Some other things of note…

Succession trailer. I’m heartened. Ha!

The donkey has been underrated in its historical significance.

Nothing has made me want to run to Trader Joe’s faster than this best-of list. It’s all calling my name.

I feel like I’m one of the only ones who didn’t appreciate Everything Everywhere All At Once. I did watch it on a plane… so maybe I need to try again?

When I have time to focus on it, I’m going to read this NYT article “How to focus like’s it’s 1990”

The kids & I have been enjoying Junior Bake Off recently—the kids are adorable! This McSweeney’s post about their dessert names made me chuckle.

Another fun thing we’ve been getting into: Aron, Hudson & I do the NYT Spelling Bee together in the evening. Fun vocab activity!

Had fun browsing Jenna Lyons’ showroom on The Expert.

Loving this swaddle set! Muslin swaddles make great travel towels & in-a-pinch picnic blankets. The yellow stripe is very Il Pelicano! (Whose towels you can actually buy for nearly $200. Ouch!)

Looking forward to trying Diet Cokagne.

[Poet: Kathy Fish teaches fiction for the Mile High MFA program at Regis University. She also teaches her own intensive Fast Flash workshops online. She has published four collections of short fiction: a chapbook in the Rose Metal Press collective, A Peculiar Feeling of Restlessness: Four Chapbooks of Short Short Fiction by Four Women (2008); Wild Life (Matter Press, 2011); Together We Can Bury It (The Lit Pub, 2012); and Rift, co-authored with Robert Vaughan (Unknown Press, 2015). Her story, “Strong Tongue,” was recently chosen by Amy Hempel for Best Small Fictions 2017 (Braddock Avenue Books).]

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