Click. Read. Love. 2.9.24
On simple pleasures, the rich couch theory, the good girl trap, how social media detracts from human welfare, the endless endurance test of parenting and more.
Happy Friday and welcome back to CRL. Craig and I had our first getaway sans child in four years. His parents came up to stay with Marin while we drove up north for some snowboarding and alone time. After barely sleeping in the hotel room because we’re both people who can’t sleep except in our own bed, we woke up with the cold our toddler had the week before. And that just feels really on brand for us. The good news is we had a nice dinner, a sunny morning of snowboarding, and uninterrupted conversation for almost 24 hours. That should hold us over for another four years 🫠!
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“All things considered, social media platforms detract from human welfare. A quick detour to get over the idea that Instagram and the rest amount to free stuff: You are paying for them, just in attention and data rather than cash.” (The Washington Post, gift link)
One of the best things to happen this year, Curb Your Enthusiasm is back for another season, supposedly the last. -Jess
An interesting piece on Taylor Swift and the good girl trap. (Culture Study)
Have you been seeing everyone touting colostrum supplements? Here’s more info about the benefits and risks. (NYT, gift link)
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