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Three things for word nerds to listen to on the commute home
Chuck Palahniuk, Sana Krasikov, and Zadie Smith write and speak fearlessly in these new-ish recordings. Happy Monday!
10 Questions: Authors and historians Elina Gertsman and Barbara H. Rosenwein
The scholars answer questions about their new book, “The Middle Ages In 50 Objects,” and choose items from contemporary culture that they think future historians would find important. Plus, get a sneak peek inside this entertaining art historical analysis.
One anniversary tradition worth following
And one we should have put on ice…
Saturday. In the park.
Bikers chase cars. Cars chase time. Time chases all.
Three things that, much to my surprise, gave me goosebumps this week
FYI: This blog post includes a “Dawson’s Creek” spoiler. Whatever. You’ve had 20 years to watch it.
New Chicago Writers Association speakers lineup is live
Oh la la! And I’m on the menu.
FemComPod: Episode 70 show notes
On this week’s episode of A Feminist & A Comedian Walk Into A Bar, we talk about #MeToo and telemedicine in relation to abortion access. Plus, we make a pretty good case for a high school curriculum syllabus update. Cheers!
Words on the Street: August 14, 2018
Hi! I’m back! Fresh with words from Irving Park, Kingston Mines, Lakeview, Chinatown, and one very excellent bus ride.
Seven things I’m loving this month
A funky soundtrack to a funkier movie, a line from Peaky Blinders that made my heart ping a recognition signal, cool art, popsicles, lip gloss and Band-Aid reccos, and the magic of not giving an ef-you-see-kay.