FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Moms, Cults & Cozy Soup
Plus a book giveaway!
This week, I’ve written about recessions, Congress ignoring moms, and the creepy return of 1950s domestic propaganda disguised as Instagram inspo. So yeah, light stuff.
It’s a lot. I know you’re holding a lot, too. Maybe you’re wondering if you should pull your money out of the market. Maybe you’re still mad about Trump bragging in the Oval Office about how much money his friends made from the market dip. Maybe you’re just tired of trying to live a modern life in a country that keeps glamorizing the past.
When everything feels overwhelming, I don’t look for big answers, I look for small actions. The things I can do in ten minutes that move the needle just a little. That reminds me I’m not powerless, even if I feel like I’m shouting into the void.
Head to the comments and tell me one small thing you did this week that made you feel a little more in control? It could be calling your rep, organizing your spice drawer, watching the newest episodes of Handmaid's Tale or texting a friend who gets it.
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Get outside. It can be a park, the woods or just a stroll through the city. Hang out on your porch or in the backyard. We all need more fresh air and tree bathing is my favorite woo-woo activity.
Call your reps and ask them to co-sponsor The Trade Review Act of 2025 (House bill number H.R.2665, Senate bill number hasn’t been posted yet but its lead sponsor is Senator Grassley.)
Republicans pushed their voter supression agenda yesteray and the SAVE Act passed the House. Head to my IG for more info, but also - elections are great! Sign up to volunteer as a poll worker. Yes, it’s not the big election season but get on the mailing list for democracy. Powerthepolls.org makes it easy.
The Embryo Question (NYT Gift Link)
The Times is doing a three-part series exploring the intersection of science, ethics, and law surrounding human embryos. It delves into the question of how we define and treat embryos, particularly in light of advancements in reproductive technologies and embryo research. You’ll want to read all three.
How to Prepare for a Recession (The Atlantic)
The Atlantic dives into the question of how much liquidity you need to prepare and whether you should be cutting back on spending.
The Post Roe Deaths You’re Not Hearing About (The Guardian)
A new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in which they interviewed pulmonary and critical care physicians, finds that patients suffer and die because of anti-abortion laws.
Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In (NYT Gift Link)
A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.
Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time” (ProPublica)
Current and former flight attendants for GlobalX, the private charter airline at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, expressed concern about their inability to treat passengers humanely and to keep them safe.
How to survive all this. From
. Community might just be the answer. Read more here.Do you need more millennial hobby energy? From
. If you can figure out what you like to do outside of work, then you’ll have something to do other than work. Read more here.How to make tulips stand up straight. Ignore if you like their moody droop. Find out here.
Make this slow cooker French Onion soup. From
. It feels and tastes like a warm hug. Get the recipe here.How to get a great rate on a hotel room. Here are six ways to get the best prices at some top hotels. Find out here.
A hundred-year old tortoise named Mommy is a first time mama at the Philly zoo. And her hatchlings are contributing to the population of a critically endangered species. Read about her here.
Watch the White Lotus cast impersonate Parker Posey. I can’t stop watching this one.
Big winner. This guy found a lottery ticket worth $50k while helping his mom move furniture. And then they split the money. Read his story here.
The inside scoop on Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour. Where to see it and what cities are going to be more epic than others. Find out here.
BOOK GIVEAWAY: Every week we am giving away a book to paid subscribers (US only). This week we have a copy of Jessica Turner’s I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise From Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a Life You Love. When Jessica N. Turner, a mom of three, lost her 16-year-marriage after her husband came out as gay, her life shattered. With grit and determination, she picked up the pieces, chose hope and courageously rebuilt a beautiful next chapter. I Thought It Would Be Better Than This is a manifesto of hope that will empower you to transform your circumstances and move forward with intention and purpose.
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Better ! I need to read this because I ended a 34yr marriage for the same reason!
Better...I attended my first ever local Women of Today meeting this week, inspired by your book to find community. The group has social gatherings and does service projects in the community. I've lived in my town for 18 years and don't really know anyone, but that's going to change!