10 Things We're Doing Besides Giving You 10 Bucks for Your Thoughts

Aug 22

erica’s things

Questioning my commitment to this newsletter: How have I never shouted-out Califia Farms Coconut Almondmilk Blend here? After downing about a hundred (unsweetened) bottles, I think I can say it’s been vetted.
Dog-earring this membership to gift to the readers in my life: Each month, very plugged-in judges serve up five book options, you pick one, and it shows up in the mail.
Snuggling up to Toymail, which makes it possible for kids to send voice memos using cute critters instead of a phone.
Falling back on this no-recipe summer salad more weeks than not: Slice up some stone fruit and tomatoes, cut the kernels off a couple ears of steamed corn, toss all that in a tangy dressing, and add some cheese—feta if you’re feeling something light or burrata if you’re really going for it.

Backing this gorgeous and thoughtful tribute to women Olympians who, as Ann Friedman notes, were inspiring well beyond just their physical feats in Rio.
Placing bets on a friend’s unborn child. Don’t worry, we’ll put the winnings towards his college fund and all that.
Waiting patiently for a new issue of the extremely sporadic and hilarious Janooz You Can Use. The most recent installment was a real doozy.
Bookmarking this extra-special podcast ep about running as spiritual practice for anytime my motivation starts to falter—it manages to hit allll the notes (and a few tearducts, too, IIBH).

Faking a trip to Cuba (hey, no airfare required!) via the new VR short A History of Cuban Dance. It's a very good excuse to rumba, salsa, and reggaeton in your living room with a Google Cardboard pressed against your face. Discovered by @jeffreyabramson.
Putting a lid on that pantry mess with these jadeite jars—'cause those fall recipes are gonna be all about makin' it grain. Discovered by our own @elsheldo.

Adding one of these to my nightstand to catch the earrings I so often forget to take off before I fall into bed (why is that?).