The Reading List: October 3, 2020

Shannon

In defense of the house meal. (My go-to meal is also a “fried rice” concoction that no one else would call “fried rice.”)

From Anne Helen Peterson (one of my faves), a reminder that there are way more “innocuous” white suburban Trump voters than we realize. (They’re usually the ones who are silent on political issues.)

A great piece on mental health during the pandemic by Monica Lewinksy.

“‘I love New York’ is more than a motto; it’s a testament to the true nature of the relationship between this city and its inhabitants.”

Christina Cole (who played Clarissa in “What A Girl Wants”) answers Vulture’s question about the seminal Amanda Bynes movie.

Reporting from the White House on Oct. 1 was likely…a ride. I know we didn’t need a reminder, but the White House hasn’t been safe during the pandemic.

Moira

What do you do when no one is watching? I’m usually cooking naked.

Styling your partner for a week.

This soup is good, easy, and healthy enough.

Does anyone have this? I have baby fine hair that has an uninteresting texture on its own, but takes a curl well. I’m thinking about itl.

I’M WORRIED BIDEN IS GOING TO STEAL THE ELECTION BY GETTING MANY, MANY MORE VOTES THAN THE PRESIDENT

Elizabeth

It’s Fat Bear Week.

I’m tired of cooking for myself, so I greatly appreciated this round up from Deb (Smitten Kitchen can do no wrong in my book) of her recipes with 5 Ingredients or Fewer.

If you’re anything like me, this Oral History of “Best in Show” will brighten your day.

I didn’t know we were getting a reboot of Saved by the Bell? Zach Morris definitely would be the governor of California.

I have no shits left to give.

Honestly, this week has been…long…and I am trying to prioritize fun and fluff today (not news because I feel like my brain may actually explode), but I found this list of 9 tips to deal with the emotional pummeling of 2020 incredibly helpful.