I have a radical new Friday feeling
Oh, hi friends!
During the week, we strive—a lot.
We claw, risk, grab, hustle, plot, seek, dream, dare, worry, fail, win.
Just for this weekend, maybe, let’s surrender?
“This book has become a misery to me because of my inadequacy.”
From the journal John Steinbeck kept while writing The Grapes of Wrath.
Spoiler alert: He finished the book.
It was pretty good.
Hey, Brooklyn folks! Anyone moving or know of a 1.5 or 2-bedroom in Crown/Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene area, with an April 1 move-in date? My friend Adele is looking for a place with character (aka not a brand-new building). Please email her adele.mcconnell@gmail.com if you know of anything. Real estate karma is real.
“My First Year Sober,” a fabulous and honest comic by Edith Zimmerman. Blown away by her use of this medium (and Medium!).
How five women make extra money on the side. Are you one of them?
Are these traits keeping you from earning more money? No. 2 is my biggest fail. I think?
I ate up every word of this oral history of last year’s Oscar Best Picture fiasco.
I also ate up this story about making the entire “hungry boy” breakfast from Phantom Thread, a movie I’m unhealthily obsessed with.
Vincent Van Gogh's bread and absinthe. This PBS “Art Cooking” video is fascinating.
Really enjoying my new friend Vishal Katariya's smart newsletter rounding up the best longform writing, especially these excellent food pieces.
Rapper Sir E.U performed for 25 hours straight to celebrate his 25th birthday. Inspiring and insane. And that’s how you take yourself to the limit. (h/t Erik Sutch)
Are you newly in love with volunteering?
I’m looking for a "virgin volunteer" who wants to talk about their rewarding volunteering experience! Looking for humor! Honesty! If you or someone you know fits the bill, please hit “reply” and get in touch. Thanks so much.
And I can’t wait for Tully, written by Diablo Cody (my longtime favorite!) and directed by Jason Reitman. CAN'T WAIT. (h/t Brother Eric)
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Thanks, as always, for reading.
Love, Kara