I’ve got two (TWO!) prose poems for you tonight on the topic of time. I’ve been obsessed with Why Time Seems to Fly lately, which is an interactive visualization of how time passes in our lives. It’s strange, unsettling, and uplifting all at once. Now onto the poetry. I read a lot of David Shumate in college. If… Continue reading poetry dose | four
Sorry for the quiet week here. Things have been a bit crazy between my current refocusing on good habits, trying to be a good friend, and also… Let’s talk about some links. 1. I worry a lot about what to do with my life or what my call is — see: here, here, here, also… Continue reading worthwhile clicks vol. 4
Two of my good friends (1 & 2) shared around a lovely graduation speech by Donald Antrim — you can read it here in The New Yorker. I love both of those women and also this piece. Just, come on — I hope that you will be faced with difficult choices and decisions, trials that… Continue reading poetry dose | three
The theme of this edition of Worthwhile Clicks is… hard reads. Again. Sorry. These are all excellent, challenging pieces. 1. Srebrenica Revisited. “A soldier bound Mr. Avdic’s wrists and ordered him to take off his shoes and shirt. He had no shoes, so he took off his socks instead.” 2. ‘He’s Jesus Christ.’ “The chief explained… Continue reading worthwhile clicks vol. 3
Y’all know I love podcasts. I have close to 40 on rotation right now, and that is after a recent purge… In addition to my stalwarts like Radiolab, PCHH and other NPR offerings, anything/everything Grantland, and some more recent additions like Invisibilia, Fountains of Carrots, and This Inspired Life, here is what has been added to… Continue reading my audio bookshelf [june 2015]
Things are real creative around here this week, apparently… (joking). But here are some highly clickable links for your Friday! 1. You might have seen on my Instagram that I was blessed to celebrate the 50th Birthday of L’Arche a few weeks ago! I’m a huge L’Arche fan, and regularly listen to the episode of On… Continue reading worthwhile clicks vol. 2 [7 quick takes]
If you’re reading this post, I’m on the beach right now, reading some real books. On the docket for my weekend options: My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rebecca Traister Brideshead Revisited, Evelyn Waugh Don’t those just scream BEACH READ to you? Remember: last year I was reading Kristin Lavransdatter in Florida,… Continue reading long weekend reads
I’m 25, single, it’s about to be Valentine’s Day, and I have to say I don’t mind it a bit. NO PRESSURE. Probably going to go see Selma on Saturday night, alone, and eat a gigantic popcorn for dinner with a big Sprite. Treat yoself. That doesn’t mean I don’t still love some internet love… Continue reading a little romance
Here are some things I liked on the internet recently. My blogging time has been lost to Kim Kardashian’s Hollywood. I’m on the A List. Here is proof: So to make up for my tardiness of late, I’m bringing you a second post today. I know you’ve been hankering. Right? Right?!?! 1. Catholics Meet the… Continue reading la-la-la-link loving
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