10 Things We're Doing Besides Cooking the Books

Nov 30

erica’s things

Brainstorming whose face is worthy of a cookie cutter (and, following from that, a holiday cookie).
Digging up this article about the mess that is airplane-boarding after spending some solid time and mental energy on the matter over the weekend.
Gifting my brothers Tinker Watches...and letting them choose every last component.
Getting way into The Mindy Project again. Season 4 (on Hulu!) is the best yet.
Tossing a jam jar of my go-to vinaigrette—olive oil, rice vinegar, dijon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper—in the fridge as a regular reminder to eat some more GD greens.

Finding a new favorite sipping tequila in Siembra Azul—which, hilariously, is serenaded by the sounds of Mozart and Vivaldi during the fermentation process “to reduce environmental stress.” Sure, whatever works!
Getting jealous of my seven-month-old niece’s super-minimal and chic high chair.
Finding myself totally engrossed in this timely, relevant, and captivating story about a member of the Westboro Baptist Church who defected because of…Twitter.
Applauding the mission of Carry the Future, an org that collects new and used baby carriers for refugee families. Because let’s face it: The one you’re storing in your attic for your future grandchildren isn’t doing much good up there.
Discovering that Essie is not just a nail polish brand but also an actual person—who I’m dying to know so much more about than the internet is able to provide. This is a good start, but I’m holding my breath for a full-length autobiography.