Yes, it’s back.
I love this post, and today, on this day of tech outages and chaos, I could use an easy read. So let’s do it.
The Opening Line
History is a vast early warning system. // Norman Cousins
People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them. // James Baldwin
The Reading List
+ What is a “vibecession” and how might it impact the economy?
+ On women and workplace bullying.
+ Five words: Sea Salt Caramel Cashew Butter.
+ Abercrombie cut the logos and clothing sales soared. Go figure.
+ Speaking of A&F: I own this striped cardigan and I love it.
+ More Moms are working, but they’re working two jobs (tell me).
+ This oversize, woven hobo bag is a fantastic find.
+ The “optimal” way to pack for a 3-day trip with just one small bag.
+ I preordered this pretty Boden top and this incredible statement sweatshirt.
+ This summer, I will be eating veggie sandwiches. A salad, with bread.
+ These low profile, “dressy” Nikes are on my wishlist.
+ Am I better off having a bad memory?
One Interesting Read. A law student goes to trade school.
The Last Word
My Nana was obsessed with the Kennedys. Having consumed the news and gossip in the 1950s and 1960s, she could recount the stories of Bobby and Jack as if she was there. The Washington Post details a new book about the Kennedys and their treatment of women. From Marilyn Monroe to the horrifying allegations of RFK Jr. removing his estranged wife’s body from the Kennedy burial plot, it’s all in there. And it is…woof.
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The Boden top in blue print – swoon! So sad it’s not available
So many good reads/clicks in this one! Love!….I can’t access the article on workplace bullying (paywall), but in my experience, especially on the Hill, the worst bullies were always other women, usually GenX and older. I don’t know if it’s cuz we were raised in the girl power, Bring Your Daughter to Work Day, era, but I think millennial women tend to have more of a “look back and bring others with you when you succeed” mentality, whereas some older women I’ve worked with almost make it harder for women to succeed vs. how they treat the men or are just kind of nasty all around. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve worked with my share of sexist, condescending men but they didn’t engage in the same kind of bullying or sabotage as some of the women I’ve worked with or around.
My brilliant, amazing husband just left his career in higher ed to work at Ford Motor Company in March. He has a Master’s, 15+ years of experience in that field, and he was burnt out. Now, he works fewer hours, benefits are better, able to be with our two little kids more often, is far less stressed out, and he’s looking at electrician education in the fall.
My parents are blue collar but it was a tough mental transition for his parents and siblings. He was also a little wary of the reaction some of his friends might have, but it was a great move for us.
Gift link to the WashPo article:
https://wapo.st/3WsKgcl
And here’s a gift link to the WashPo article on the Kennedy book:
https://wapo.st/4bPU30r
thank you for this!!!
I can’t access most of the articles due to not being subscribed.
I feel so seen by the article on having a bad memory. I’ve said that I can’t remember the specifics of something but I can remember how it made me feel. My childhood best friend could tell you what shirt I was wearing when we met. My ex is a rememberer, so it made it hard when we fought because he’d name specific things and I had little to no recollection of it.