The Wednesday List What a week. Like many of you, I'm continuing to read and learn, and I hope we can all do better than what the author of this Washington Post article, When black people are in pain, white people just join books clubs, expects of us. I am appalled that … [Read more...] about The Wednesday List #2 Junteenth
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The Wednesday #1
The Wednesday List Welcome to The Wednesday List. Filled with timely finds, it will replace my old Midlife at the Oasis newsletter because there is so much to share beyond my own work (ha!). And by midweek, I think we all need a little boost. This is the time to stand with … [Read more...] about The Wednesday #1
i went on a virtual press trip to tempe, arizona
Because of the pandemic, I haven't been anywhere since the beginning of March. As a travel writer, this is a bit of a shock to the system. I've - surprisingly - been invited on a few press trips over the past few weeks, which I immediately turned down because I can't even … [Read more...] about i went on a virtual press trip to tempe, arizona
for all your personal needs, the answer is Because!
Thanks to Because for sponsoring this post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. The pandemic has made it challenging for people to get out to shop and, even when they do, their local stores are often out of everyday necessities. It’s been especially difficult for … [Read more...] about for all your personal needs, the answer is Because!
watch “dear …” on apple tv+, then write a letter to someone you admire
Now would be a good time for you to take advantage of the free 7-day trial offered by Apple TV+ so, in addition to the excellent The Morning Show, you can watch the inspiring new documentary series, Dear ... Each half hour episode of this 10-part series focuses on a beloved … [Read more...] about watch “dear …” on apple tv+, then write a letter to someone you admire
reading lists and resources for antiracists
Since the tragic death of George Floyd last week, many of us are finally realizing how deeply ingrained systemic racism is in our country, and we want to do our part to change that. Because of the pandemic, more of us are home with more time than ever before to actually … [Read more...] about reading lists and resources for antiracists
“the booksellers” movie review
If that photo, above, makes your heart flutter because, like me, you love books -- not just reading but actual, physical, fill your shelves and stack them on your bedside table books -- you will adore The Booksellers, D.W. Young's wonderful documentary about the rare book world. … [Read more...] about “the booksellers” movie review
“the times of bill cunningham” movie review
If you're craving a little style, a little fashion during these days when no one seems to be dressed in anything more exciting than sweatpants, spend an hour (and fourteen minutes) watching The Times of Bill Cunningham, the latest documentary about the New York Times icon who … [Read more...] about “the times of bill cunningham” movie review