Reads & Dreams to Pass the Time
You know when that customer you can’t stand wishes you a good morning and you have to reply pleasantly because they haven’t really done anything wrong? That’s kind of how existing feels right now. We have over a month of quarantine under our belts and the bad news feels normal and “good” news feels slightly unsettling, or maybe even uncomfortably laughable. But I’m here with you with my greasy hair and laundry that feels pointless washing when we’ve been wearing different versions of the same two outfits every day. Maybe we can pretend we’re out on a park bench together for a moment.
Some things to read:
To make an attempt at sorting through the discomfort: “That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief” by Scott Berinato for Harvard Business Review
On the importance of multiethnic representations or religious symbols: “Searching for a Jesus Who Looks More Like Me” by Eric V. Copage for The New York Times
Because you’re probably having weird dreams too: “Why Am I Having Weird Dreams Lately?” by Caity Weaver for The New York Times
Waiting, Waiting
I wonder if the patient people have it easier during quarantine. Waiting means more time to sleep, at least it does for me. My latest dream involved hundreds of beetles covering the floor of my bedroom like a crunchy shag carpet. I also had a dream the pizza place gave us blue cheese dipping sauce instead of ranch. Except that was just a repeat of something that actually happened during the day…
I hope some of the links above sparked a thought or two. Until next time I’m so-bored-I-have-to-draft-another-newsletter. As usual, your replies are welcome.
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