In a letter to his 17-year-old daughter:
“… you have given us so much more happiness than discontent — in a ratio of roughly a million to one — that we shall never be able to reward you adequately for having entered our lives. ?We wanted you, took measures to have you, got you — and are forever the winners.” // Dalton Trumbo
+ ?Is there a right kind of busy?
+ WFH Musts: This collarless cardigan and these slouchy pants.
+ Cancel your plans. You’re making these cookies tonight.
+ This Sezane sheer, embroidered blouse is so good that I own two colors.
+ Why decluttering seems impossible (gift link), and what to do after a wardrobe cleanout.
+ Amazon Order List: Kid-proof stain lifter, insulated glass mugs, Kyle’s hair cream.
+ The advice you need if you’re looking to go freelance.
+ Do not sleep on this affordable, water-resistant trench coat.
+ On hyper consumption and sexism — Welcome to Stanley land.
+ Old Navy has this incredible sweater dress in black and spring colors.
+ What to try when you’re having trouble getting out of bed.
+ Treasure & Bond has the best shirts. ?This v-neck top is awesome for work (from home).
+ When you want to be hybrid but the boss wants you in the office.
+ Screw up your eyeliner? Erase it with this corrector pen.
+ One Interesting Read. An estranged friend showed up in the questioners walking group, how does she maintain the friend group with an “enemy” in her midst?
This discussion from Reshma Saujani at Davos discusses why leaning in, getting a mentor, and doing the career dance only goes so far in America. ?We are the only industrialized nation without paid leave and without a daycare safety net, and it’s holding women back. ?I’ve notice it in my own career — the days I have to stop work to care for an ill child or place a Target order for formula and diapers or stop what I’m doing to tend to her needs. ?This discussion is finally going mainstream, and it needs to be raised more.
