10 Things We're Doing Besides Nothing

Aug 3

erica’s things

Calling it here and now: Jun is the next kombucha.
Remembering the August joys of fresh pencils and unsullied Trapper Keepers—and donating to Operation Backpack, which sets homeless kids up with the supplies they need to start the school year.
Handing it to John Waters—that man really knows how to deliver the zingers, even when talking about personal finances.
Recommending the crap out of the chilled-out Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs. Bonus points if you combine a stay with a meal at Chi Chi, which serves food that falls squarely into the everything-I-want-to-be-eating-right-now category.
Nodding through this *very important* guide to email intros. It’s all about the double opt-in, you guys.

Fulfilling my civic duty by voting (emphatically) to keep Reuben-flavored Lays on the shelves, which is exactly where this high-quality potato product belongs. Trust me on this.
Declaring that whoever is running the fantastic @historyphotographed account deserves a big, fat raise for knowing exactly what sort of high-low history lessons I crave.
Reconsidering my take on Sarah McLachlan upon hearing DMC (of Run DMC) tell the amazing (and, uh, totally unexpected) story of how she saved his life.
Feeling really impressed by the thoughtfulness of WeShelter, an app that makes it impossibly easy to give to and help the homeless in NYC.
Falling head-over-heels, crazy-in-love with Sublime Samana, a chic little resort in the DR situated on the most beautiful slice of beach I’ve ever encountered. (They’ve got a sweet discount happening rn too, if you’re looking for something last-minute.)