Quote of the week:
“Today I am a woman torn between the terror that everything might change and the equal terror that everything might carry on exactly the same for the rest of my days.” –Paulo Coelho
What I’m reading:
Monogamy by Sue Miller
What I’m listening to:
What You Don’t Know by JoAnn Chaney
What I’m watching:
- The finale of “Alone” — always so emotional
- “Toast of London” on Netflix (before it goes away on Augusts 31!)
Writing news:
I dipped my toe into writing a new novel this week. Eek. I’m also very close to being able to show you the cover for my book that comes out next summer!
What I’m talking about:
- Afghanistan. What a mess. It’s all very distressing. I feel for everyone involved
- The absurdity of California’s recall election. I got my ballot in the mail and was appalled to google some of the candidates, like this one
- The Lying Flat movement, which is basically a movement to work less and rest more (read here)
Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Liquid bonsai fertilizer.” My friend gave me a plant and I’m committed to keeping it alive.
Interesting things I learned this week:
- Only 7% of U.S. adults have an electric or hybrid car
- The baby on Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album cover is suing (he’s 30 now), alleging child pornography (read here)
- Less than 1% of the U.S. population has completed a marathon
What I’m grateful for:
I’m grateful that I’m finally feeling better after 10+ days of one of the worst colds of my life (negative for Covid). I’m also grateful to this silly kitty for brightening every day.
