Knowing that our ancestors worked so hard to stop living like this makes the whole experience so moving. It’s pretty cool to think about how generations of our forebears built modern civilization to avoid this exact situation we’re choosing to return to on our own accord and at a significant financial cost. – YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE CAMPING, ACCORDING TO ME, YOUR OUTDOORSY FRIEND (McSweeney’s)
Looking forward to sharing this news with David (NYT)
You get a free download link. You get a free download link. You get a free download link. (Oprah)
Bookmark this for things to cook that my family won’t eat (a couple cooks)
Pre-ordered this for my next audiobook. “My experience as a trans person and this life I have, and the privilege I have does not represent the reality of most trans lives.” Nevertheless, representation and visibility are important, he says. “I think it’s crucial, I think we need to feel represented and see ourselves, you know, that’s not something I had like as a kid” (Lainey Gossip)
So many 40th birthdays are popping up in my circle of friends, including my little sister, who turns 40 today! Here is some content for you: 40 Things I’ve Learned in 40 Years
My forty before forty, which is now fifty before fifty bucket list in case you need inspiration for the next decade
Just be aware of the symptoms of perimenopause and that it happens most often in your 40s. And menopause can take a long time. It’s not like you’re going to wake up one day and your ovaries are going to fall out. It can be four to eight years, so it is gradual, gradual, gradual, but knowing that it’s coming will help. It’s just another life stage. What’s scary is the not knowing or the misinformation. It’s just another hormonal transition, like the ones you’ve already been through. – It’s Up To Us To End The Silence Around Menopause (Romper)
I hope today you see a good jacket or a nice dog, or quality zipper, a protein-rich breakfast, a well-designed sink, an emotional YouTube video, a talented singer, a neighborhood cat, a solid pair of socks. I hope you see something good tomorrow too – My favorite parking lot
May we all write our own list of little GLIMMERS (A Cup of Jo)
Why I didn’t want to run a marathon, but ran a marathon, and was super happy for 24 hours and then just super bummed – I keep falling short of my goal (6 Ways to Recover After a Missed Race Goal)
While other brands that thrived with customers in quarantine have dropped off, sales of the easily slipped-on clogs are up nearly 200 percent since 2019 (NYT)
The Mastery Mindset: 6 Keys To Stay On The Path (The Growth Equation via Lee) This provokes a lot of feelings for me as I continue to train for a marathon that I do not want/scared to do because I have not mastered any of these 6 points. Ha.
Who is She? (Gloria) The way I see it, if you have a face, you’re going to have lots of feelings about it — and the point is to learn how to be comfortable and familiar with all the feels.” Easier said than done.
Swimming, Walking, Running—Why Mindful Movement Can Boost Resilience (Mindful)
Signs that you’re ready to wear taupe (McSweeney’s)
#IAmTiffany. A Response To Transphobia And Hate In The Track And Field World (Love Training More)
The Terminally Online Version Of New York Magazine’s Etiquette Rules (BuzzFeed News) // No more than two food photos at the table. Brunch is nice, but there’s no way it’s nicer than two photos. // Liking a post while deep in the archive happens. But you need to get out of there fast.
Creed III: Tessa Thompson Talks Going To Couples Therapy With Michael B. Jordan (Refinery29)
(image: Portraits famous photographers have taken of their partners: Annie Leibovitz’ partner, Susan Sontag)
Hello Sunshine 