Issue #298— Surprise! Your Summer Sendoff.
Hello Wonderful.
Most newsletters are sent daily, weekly, monthly … in other words, consistently. In a world of digital detritus, we’re taking a more artisanal approach and sharing our insights when the muse strikes. We hereby banish the arbitrary schedule (which nobody gives a fig about) and will hit send when we actually have something good for you. Like, really good. This week we indulge you with not one but two literary sensations that will have you ROTFL; one crowd-pleasing (teenager-approved) epic Summer Playlist; and other delightful miscellany. If like us, you’re feeling bewildered by the sudden arrival of June, fret not and heed Baudelaire’s timeless counsel, “One can only forget about time by making use of it.”
Carpe diem darlings!
THE WHAT LIST
by Gina Pell + Amy Parker
THE bookS.
Summer beach reads don’t have to be airport novels for the masses. We discovered two refreshing page-turners from our most literary bffs. We bought them on the spot and devoured them in record time. Behold! Our two favorite, LOL funny and also painfully poignant reads of the year: All Fours by Miranda July and Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous. Both are brilliant, original, and beautifully written.
THE LISTEN.
Try as we might, traditional meditation hasn’t stuck. We’re aware of its myriad benefits but we prefer muting the vortex through intense concentration. We do this when we’re reading, running, solving puzzles, memorizing Pi, or making playlists. Here’s an epic 8+ hour playlist we made during a particularly stressful week. Please enjoy The What Summer 2024, chock full of eclectic tracks and new pop releases that all the cool kids are loving. Listen here.
THE JOBS.
We are in community with hundreds of founders and executives who often lament about how hard it is to find administrative help, especially part time. Enter ea: exceptional admins, a service that matches high quality admins with time depleted leaders.
THE VACAY.
Not everyone is going to be cruising the Mediterranean this summer but one can daydream while reading Condé Nast Traveler’s The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024. And, in honor of those who are prudently staying put: How To Make The Most of Your Inflation Staycation in 2024.
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Thank you for reading, sharing and for your thoughtful feedback.
Love,
Amy + Gina