Welcome to my first Weekly Roundup, where I review the things grabbing my attention.
Quote of the week:
“We can’t be grateful all the time. Gratitude is deeply important and healing, but this is a time where we also have to make room for complaints. There’s a reason we have ten words for ‘complaining’ in Yiddish. It’s a valve release. It’s a way to still feel like you have a say over your life when you don’t control squat.” —Esther Perel (in her newsletter, which I highly recommend)
What I’m reading:
Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships with Your Partner, Your Parents, and Your Children by Jonice Webb
What I’m listening to:
The new Fiona Apple album (yes, still)
“Call Your Girlfriend” podcast (this episode)
“Sugar Calling” podcast (this episode)
“On Being” podcast (this episode)
The Child Finder: A Novel by Rene Denfeld (on Audible)
What I’m watching:
Mrs. America (Hulu)
Dead to Me (Netflix)
Becoming (Netflix)
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (movie on DVD–yes, I still have these relics)
Writing news:
- I published a new essay on Scary Mommy: ‘Mommy Wars’ 2020: The Global Pandemic Edition
- I have another essay going live on Scary Mommy next week!
- I’m aiming to write one piece a week on Medium, so follow me there
- I recently signed a contract for my fifth novel, to be published in summer 2021
- Book #4, All the Acorns on the Forest Floor, is coming this fall! You should be able to pre-order soon
- Coming soon: I’m going to be announcing exciting news about my FIRST nonfiction book. Stay tuned!
What I’m talking about:
The absurdity of Jeff Bezos’ wealth
The upcoming COVID-19 antibody testing in my area
What I’m grateful for:
My new reading glasses. They. Are. Life. Changing.
You are an awesome role model!