A Thing Or Two We’re Doing Besides Putting The Pieces Together

Aug 30

Do you all remember the the intriguing classified ad that ran in this very newsletter seeking a deep and meaningful friendship? WELL! This week on the podcast, we caught up with Katie Seaver, the equally intriguing woman who wrote it, to kick off a *friendship grab bag* episode. One other topic of discussion: How juvenile is it to name friend groups—or at least their associated group chats? WB with your thoughts!

erica’s things

Loving, oh, every last thing about Antonio Carrau’s collage art (and contemplating one of his prints).
Flying high over the discovery of NASA oven mitts. They look like astronaut gloves. Obviously.
Counting on Bitches Get Riches to pose better personal-finance questions: "Ask Not How Much You Should Save, Ask How Much You Should Spend."
Requesting more detail shots of this out-of-control embroidered couch.
Spying a dynamite magazine cover that made me think “Wow, I want to buy that issue”—a special treat of a feeling that I’ve missed.

Reeling a bit from how intensely nostalgic and oddly comforting it feels to look at the pages of a phone book—especially one showcasing old numbers of Steve Buscemi and the like.
Ordering a swim cap that can handle my hair.
Offering up a poem specifically for today.
Bringing on back-to-school vibes with my fresh new planner. (For what it’s worth, I categorize by type of task instead of day of the week, but, you know, you do you!)
Spreading the word about Barnraisers, an org training white people in antiracist organizing that Erica and I both got so much out of. Registration opens today for September cohorts. Here for questions if you have ‘em!