Listening

Fana Hues – Moscato
This song FEELS like warm weather and sun on your sticky skin. LOVE.

How 20 child-free adults respond to the question, 'Why don't you want to have kids?' : NPR

Some of these are *chef's kiss*
Bouillon Powder Is Your Pantry's New Secret Weapon

I always keep the fridge stuff on hand but now I'm going to buy this too.
7 Simple Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself, According to Experts | SELF

Because being a friend to yourself is SO important.
How to make friends as an adult - Vox

Lots of good tidbits.
"Being mediocre sets you free" - The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

As someone who didn't realize how paralyzing their perfectionism was until I was in my 30s - this is a good read.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the 'You Can't See Me' gesture, explained : NPR

The hypocrisy of it all.
5 Ways to Strengthen a Friendship—Even When Life Is Hectic | SELF

Love the spirit of this.
100 Simple Ways to Immediately Improve Your Life

It's kind of crazy how simple things CAN be and how much we complicate them.
The Class Politics of Instagram Face - Tablet Magazine

And it extends beyond the face. You ever see a group of women on the street all dressed basically identically? It's MADNESS.
Make-ahead salad recipes for a week of easy lunches - Los Angeles Times

Because it's not if I can cook but WHAT to cook.