I have been intrigued by the idea that Jo Piazza, the host of the podcast Under the Influence, is proposing to have a Woman’s Day Off the Internet on September 12th. Inspired by the women’s strike in Iceland (BBC), Piazza…
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Weekend Reads This week I did an Instagram Live with the cofounders of new beauty brand Flyte.70. Geared specifically for us grown-ass women, I was impressed by the products they gifted me no strings attached, and wanted to learn more…
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Weekend Reads Coronavirus FAQ: I’m a one-way masker. With mask mandates going away, is that helpful? (NPR) Meet the woman behind Libs of TikTok, secretly fueling the right’s outrage machine. (Washington Post) Here’s why older women need to celebrate their…
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Weekend Reads LGBTQ+ artists and those with disabilities see Etsy as a lifeline – that’s why they’re on strike. (The 19th) Being mean online is the same as being mean IRL. (Embedded) Musings on the village and identity by a…
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Weekend Reads How Serena Williams saved her own life. (Elle) On the burnout that follows once you realize you’re not going to single-handedly save the environment. (The Cut) How two best friends beat Amazon. (New York Times) Legalized pot was…
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Weekend Reads I’m so honored to have been interviewed by Rick Bernstein for his podcast, The Pod of DC. I delve into my 17 years as a blogger, how I took it from hobby to full-time job, and thoughts on…
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Weekend Reads New Ralph Lauren collection explores collegiate style on historically Black campuses. (NPR) The single, middle-aged women are fine and we don’t understand your overwhelming concern. (An Injustice!) This week on Instagram Stories I shared how I am an…
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Weekend Reads What if this is just the way things are now? (Culture Study) Mail is going missing at Boston University. One mother went searching for answers. (NBC News) The surprising thing about being an empty nester. (Cup of Jo)…
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Weekend Reads Why isn’t Brittney Griner the biggest sports story in the country? (Intellegencer) Cookbook author and activist hopes #cookforukraine will bring attention to the pain of war. (Washington Post) Tennessee requires domestic violence training for cosmetologists. This hairdresser made…
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Weekend Reads I’m so honored to have been mentioned as an over-40 Instagrammer to follow! (The Girlfriend) The new Golden Girls: Baby boomers are moving in together to save money. (Washington Post) How Humans of New York became a one-man…
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Weekend Reads Scammy Instagram ‘war pages’ are capitalizing on Ukraine conflict. (Input) And while we’re on the topic… How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (MIT Technology Review) How UPN ushered in a golden decade of…
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Weekend Reads Stevie Nicks is still living her dream. (New Yorker) The best way to learn online? Be a lurker. (Wired) Art Nouveau’s obsession with the peacock. (Messy Nessy Chic) Piecing together the green burial movement. (Bitter Southerner) The Beijing…
