I usually do these on Fridays, but life has just been nuts. So, happy Saturday! Here’s a lil’ roundup.
Quote of the week:
“There’s no greater ecstasy than to know who you are.” —Osho
What I’m reading:
Colored Television by Danzy Senna. I remembered someone recommended this to me, but I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, thank you to this person because I’m really enjoying it.
What I’m listening to:
Tilt by Emma Pattee. A pregnant woman in the aftermath of a huge earthquake in Oregon. Set over the course of a single day. I’m into it.
What I’m watching:
Season 2 of The Last of Us. Loving it. Dying for Sex on Hulu—love Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate!
Writing news:
Less than two months away from the release of Woman on the Verge. I can’t wait for you guys to read this one!
Interesting things I learned this week:
- California is a donor state. In 2023, Californians contributed $83.1 billion more than we received from the federal government. In contrast, Texas TOOK $71.1 billion more than they provided the federal government
- 90% of people living in poverty worldwide rely on the ocean as their primary source of protein and/or livelihood
- Tuirse is a soul-deep fatigue—a kind of emotional or spiritual exhaustion that can come from heartache, longing, sorrow, or simply being worn down by life, because of carrying the weight too long
- “Bitch the pot” is Victorian slang for “pour the tea”
Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“woman with most kids.” My daughter wanted to know this. Google shocked us: “The woman with the most children is alleged to be Valentina Vassilyeva, a Russian peasant woman, who reportedly gave birth to 69 children between 1725 and 1765, including 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets.”
What I’m grateful for:
- One year with my guy! Dating as a single working mom is not for the faint of heart. I’ve found a really great relationship for me and I’m so grateful
- A kind check-in email from my editor who says she loves my 2026 novel. Ahhh! I should be getting her full notes soon
- Freelance work and connecting with all my advertising industry friends. Getting laid off is no fun, but I’m reconnecting with lots of people
- A new single-mom friend. Single parenting is HARD and it’s nice to talk to others who get it
- Fun outings with my daughter. She’s such a sidekick and I adore her
Snapshots:
From top to bottom: Backyard selfie on a day I was pleased with my hair; the best doggie cuddle time; Frankie’s first puppuccino
