The Reading List: October 31, 2020
Elizabeth
Rebecca Traister is a fave around here, and her look at the current protest movement in this country gave me a little bit of (much-needed) hope right now.
One of my favorite COVID stories is Kevin the pandemic peacock.
Shannon’s self-care this week is well-timed PTO, and mine is being ambitious in the kitchen — here are a few things on my to-make list:
Sesame Butter Ramen Noodles with Cauliflower sounds like the right mix of healthy and decadent.
A few more boules of this jalapeno-cheddar bread for grilled cheese (Shannon will attest that this makes a delicious sandwich)
Mushrooms and pasta and cheese? Sign me up!
I’ve recently gotten into making Detroit-style pizza, and this King Arthur recipe is the best for the crust I’ve tried.
Trying to decide on a good dessert; so far, it’s a toss-up between these cookies, these peanut butter brownies, or this apple pie.
I’ve been a solely absentee voter since 2010, and the scenes of long lines of people waiting to vote both inspire and infuriate me. I channel that energy into donating to Pizza to the Polls, which delivers food to voters waiting around the country.
Getting used to having nowhere to be.
And to end on a funny note: Kim, there’s people that are dying.
Moira
Hi this might be short because I JUST RAN A HALF MARATHON and desperately need a nap.
The origin of personal branding is pretty damn interesting.
Why do we see ghosts? And who said it’s a problem?
The only reason I ever go on Jezebel in 2020. The scary stories.
I thought I was really good at identifying Trump/Biden fridges for the first few and then realized…I am not.
Do you love soup season, but you’re lazy? Here you go.
Shannon
Have you made your post-election self care plan? Mine is PTO on Wednesday.
A great look at what Eva Longoria has been up to lately. I just finished watching the entirety of “Desperate Housewives” so this was especially relevant.
On how the pandemic has swung home design trends back toward maximalism—and the paint colors people are turning to quell anxiety.
It’s hard not to want to read a profile on Shonda Rhines. (I have also watched all of “Scandal” during the pandemic.)
Upon reflection, Dwight Schrute really is the embodiment of white male toxicity and entitlement.
If you read one profile this week, make it Vanity Fair’s on AOC. I love her words and what she stands for and hope she is able to be a part of change.
