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November 26, 2021
Weekly Roundup: November 26, 2021
First of all, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. And now for the roundup…
Quote of the week:
Here’s a good one for Thanksgiving week: “Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed.” –Mary Oliver
What I’m reading:
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Mary Hartzell and Daniel J. Siegel
What I’m listening to:
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King
I listen to Glennon Doyle’s podcast weekly. This episode about the magic of the marathon really moved me.
I also listened to a couple episodes of the Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books podcast (this episode with Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, and this episode with Lily King).
What I’m watching:
Clickbait on Netflix
Ozark on Netflix (I’m only on episode 3 of Season 1, but I love it)
In the Dark of the Valley on NBC. This documentary is about the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, which was the site of one of the most significant nuclear accidents in US history. My grandfather was on site here for rocket launches and, like many at and near the site, he developed cancer. He died
On a lighter note…
I also took my daughter to see Clifford: The Big Red Dog. It was her first movie in a theater!
What I’m talking about:
Intussusception (which is this). My husband experienced this lovely condition starting last week. After a few days of severe stomach pain, he went to the ER. He had surgery last Friday and finally got out of the hospital the day before ThanksgivingThe Boston Marathon! They announced that for the first time since 2013, all qualifiers will get a spot in the April race. That means I’m in! I’m so excited about this! The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. I have tried really hard to understand this. I guess the jury believed that he was defending himself from danger. As Stephen Colbert said, if he didn’t technically break the law by fatally shooting two people, then the law needs to changeThe time people lose by going back to working in an office (check out this calculator in the Washington Post)The latest Covid surge (infections are up 30%)–I just got my booster shot
I don’t know how he looks so good when he’s so ill.Interesting things I learned this week:
I live on land that belonged to the Tongva-Gabrielino, Kizh-Gabrielino, and Acjachemen-Juaneño indigenous tribes (you can check the history of where you live here) The University of California has removed the SAT and ACT from admissions requirements (read here)World Toilet Day was November 1945% of Americans would prefer to just skip the winter holidays (this was shared on Glennon Doyle’s podcast; I didn’t fact check, but I believe it!)There may be a shortage of Christmas trees this year (read here)According to Pew Research, a growing number of Americans say they plan not to have children (read here)In the first stages of the human embryo, the heart is lodged in the head and only gradually slips down to the chestStudies show that male cells can be found in a mother’s organs long after her son is born. This phenomenon is called fetal microchimerism According to research, falling asleep between 10pm and 11pm is ideal for good health (read here)Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Why do they call it the funny bone?” According to this site: “There are two thoughts on where the name ‘funny bone’ originated. It may be based on the sound resemblance between the name of the upper arm bone, the ‘humerus’ and the word ‘humorous,’ used to describe something funny. It may also refer to the odd sensation you get when it is struck.”
What I’m grateful for:
I’m so grateful my husband is home and recovering. That was a big scare. We’ve had such a rough year as a couple and we’re both looking forward to a better 2022. I’m also so grateful for my family and friends who helped out while he was hospitalized. And, last, I’m so grateful it’s officially Christmas season. My husbands ALWAYS puts up the lights and decorations the day after Thanksgiving. Because he’s recovering from surgery, I got up on the roof and managed not to kill myself.
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November 12, 2021
Weekly Roundup: November 12, 2021
Quote of the week:
“I thought I was alone who suffered. I went on top of the house and found every house on fire.” -Baba Farid
What I’m reading:
Moms Don’t Have Time to Have Kids: A Timeless Anthology by Zibby Owens
What I’m listening to:
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazzato
What I’m watching:
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? on HBO Max
Together on Amazon Prime
Writing news:
Nothing to report this week. I took the week off from writing or doing anything writing-related.
What I’m talking about:
The Los Angeles Marathon! I did it! My time was 3:38:40, so I qualified for the Boston Marathon. We’ll see if I get in!The infrastructure bill that passed last weekend and why it’s importantThe Great Resignation–a record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September (source)The downsides of working from home and the lack of division between job/family responsibilities (which hits moms hardest, as this article discusses)The end of Daylight Savings Time and how every parent is in distressInteresting things I learned this week:
A little boy in Alabama has the World Record for the most premature baby to survive–he was born 19 weeks early and weighed just 14.8 ounces! (read )Fewer than half of people in the U.S. are part of a religious congregation (source)The COVID-19 pandemic has generated more than 8 million tons of plastic waste, much of which has ended up in the ocean (source)Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Youngest person to run a marathon.” I was curious. Turns out there is a boy from India, Budhia Singh, who ran a marathon when he was THREE (read here).
What I’m grateful for:
I’ve been full of gratitude for my health and loved ones this week. I really enjoyed my marathon experience and am happy to say that my body is about 90% recovered (there were a couple days of hobbling around). I’m so thankful to my family who came out to support me. What an experience. I already want to do it again!
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November 5, 2021
Weekly Roundup: November 5, 2021
Quote of the week:
“Write the tale that scares you. That makes you feel uncertain. That isn’t comfortable. I dare you. In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others to help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to in turn feel the need to be constantly visible — for visibility these days seems to somehow equate to success — don’t be afraid to disappear from it, from us, for a while and see what comes to you in the silence.”
–Michaela Coel (from her Emmys speech a little while back… been thinking about it a lot this week)
What I’m reading:
Wired for Love by Dr. Stan Tatkin
What I’m listening to:
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
What I’m watching:
I’m stilllllll watching Maid on Netflix. I’m on the last episode so I’ll finish tonight. It’s so good.
Oh, and got about halfway through Coco with my daughter this week. She lost interest. I might finish it myself.
Who is excited for the return of Dexter this Sunday? I know I am.
Writing news:
I’m nearing the 50,000 word mark on a new book I’m writing (so, about halfway). Predictably, I now think it’s garbage.
What I’m talking about:
I’m pretty much only talking about the Los Angeles Marathon (this Sunday!) which has made me completely insufferable. But I have managed a few other conversational topics:
Interesting things I learned this week:
John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf novel that remains unpublished (read here)Deer in Iowa are catching Covid from humans (read here)Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Shark Tank goggles.” I couldn’t remember the name of the company/product that was on the show. It’s Magic5.
What I’m grateful for:
A fun Halloween last weekend–our neighborhood really did it upFinishing my marathon training cycle. I feel so excited for the race. I don’t think I’d feel this good if I hadn’t had my great coach the last five monthsHearing from readers. I had a couple email me this week and it really warms my heart. Thanks, guys!The post Weekly Roundup: November 5, 2021 appeared first on Kim Hooper's Blog.
October 29, 2021
Weekly Roundup: October 29, 2021
Quote of the week:
“All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story or tell a story about them.” –Karen Blixen
What I’m reading:
A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain Into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free by Dr. Shefali Tsabary
What I’m listening to:
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
What I’m watching:
World Series baseball. I’m rooting for the Braves because I haven’t forgotten about the Astros cheating scandal.
I’m also still watching Maid on Netflix. It takes me forever to get through a series. It’s great.
I also watched Four Hours at the Capitol, the HBO documentary about the Capitol riots. Riveting.
Writing news:
No big news this week. I’m doing my first in-person book club appearance since 2019 on Monday, so that’s pretty exciting.
What I’m talking about:
The abysmal state of paid leave in the US. It was cut out of the Build Back Better Act meaning the US remains one of six countries in the world without any form of national paid leave. This is very much a women’s issue–78% of moms and female voters listed paid family leave as a top concern. We need to do betterFunding for climate change. This is part of the Build Back Better Act (thank god). The Clean Energy Performance Program was reduced (#politics), but I’m still considering the funding a win (if it goes through… #politics)Interesting things I learned this week:
The word “quit” has its origins in the Latin word “quietus” which means “to set free” (source). This is interesting to contemplate since the word “quit” often has such negative connotations. Glennon Doyle discussed this on her podcast this weekThere are 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments in each footCarrots have seeds. About 2000 of them can fit in one teaspoonThere are more S&P 500 CEOs named Michael or James than female chief executives ()Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Alpacas vs llamas.” We went to a petting zoo and I mistakenly referred to an alpaca as a llama–the horror! Apparently, alpacas are significantly smaller. They have small, blunt faces with short ears, while llamas have more elongated faces with banana-sized ears. Now you know.
What I’m grateful for:
42 years. My birthday was on Wednesday and while I was more melancholy than celebratory (first birthday without my dad), I feel immensely grateful for my health. This past year was the hardest of my life. I survived, which gives me confidence. I go forward into this 43rd year with so much less fear. I’m excited to see what’s ahead.
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October 22, 2021
Weekly Roundup: October 22, 2021
Quote of the week:
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” –Jane Goodall
What I’m reading:
We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida
Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo
What I’m listening to:
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Kristin Neff
I also listened to a few great podcasts this week:
We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle–she had a great episode about writing and art
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown–loved the episode with Esther Perel
HSP Podcast–episode about highly sensitive people and sensory overload
What I’m watching:
Baseball playoffs! Go Dodgers!
Maid on Netflix
The new CSI: Vegas series. Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle are back! #nostalgia
Writing news:
No Hiding in Boise was selected as one of the 2021 Great Group Reads by the Women’s National Book Association. I’m so honored!
Also, All the Acorns on the Forest Floor turned one year old on October 20!
What I’m talking about:
The drought in California. This past year has been the driest in a century. Lake Mead, one of our crucial water sources, has dropped to its lowest level EVER (read here)The California mandate that all schoolchildren get vaccinated against Covid-19—first state to do this (read here)Vaccine hesitancy in the US. The US was one of the first countries to have full access to vaccines, free of charge. By June, about 43% of Americans had received two doses of the vaccine (vs only 6% in Canada and 3% in Japan). Now, Canada, Japan, and 44 other countries have surpassed US vaccination rates. And the US continues to have among the highest deaths per capita from Covid (read here)The September jobs report and the pandemic’s toll on women. In September the economy added 194,000 jobs. While men gained 220,000 jobs, women lost 26,000 jobs. Since the beginning of the pandemic, women have lost nearly 2.9 million jobs (read here)The new Gallup poll that showed women are largely dissatisfied with how they’re treated while men largely don’t see a problem (read here)Interesting things I learned this week:
The original Latin word for “decide,” decidere, means “to cut off,” as in slicing away alternatives; it’s a close cousin of words like “homicide” and “suicide” (my good friend sent me this from this book)Superman has a new motto: “Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow” (changed from “Truth, Justice, and the American Way”)Adele’s new song, “Easy on Me,” is the most streamed song in a single day on SpotifyArchaeologists have found evidence that humans were using tobacco 12,000 years ago (read here)There’s a national shortage of glass bottles, meaning wine could age in barrels too long (read here)New FDA guidance aims to drastically cut salt in the food supply (read here)According to the National Science Foundation, an average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day! Last week, I had heard it was 6,000 thoughts per day, but my psychologist friend sent me this update. She also said that about 80% of thoughts are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts. As she said, “our brains are Teflon for positivity and Velcro for negativity”Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Seamless socks.” My 4-year-old daughter has sensory issues with her feet. She hates the “lines” and the “dots” on socks (basically, the seams). A search for seamless socks turned up socks that have obvious seams. I don’t get it. Anyway, I settled on ordering some. Will see if they work out.
What I’m grateful for:
A weekend away with family (dogs included). October is my Dad’s birthday month and we wanted to take a trip to spend time together. It was strange not to have him there with us. I imagine it will always be strange.
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October 15, 2021
Weekly Roundup: October 15, 2021
Quote of the week:
“Every single one of you, of us, has the same indomitable spirit. We just have to learn to free it, to follow it, to trust in it, to follow where it takes us. To lose fear and go out there and do what our indomitable spirit would like us to do. That’s what we can all do. That’s how we can make the world a better place.” –Jane Goodall
What I’m reading:
When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister (I’m enjoying it so far!)
What I’m listening to:
I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins
What I’m watching:
The baseball playoffs–Go Dodgers!
Scenes from a Marriage on HBO–finished the series; it’s intense
Maid on Netflix–just started this one and I like it so far
Writing news:
I’m about 30,000 words into writing a new novel. I have officially reached the stage of wondering if this story is terrible.
What I’m talking about:
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (it’s this month). For those who don’t know, I lost four pregnancies before having my daughter. I wrote an essay this week with 10 things I want people to be aware of when it comes to pregnancy lossThe LA Marathon! Just a few weeks away! I’m starting to count downHalloween costumes. My daughter wants to be “Shimmer and Shine.” I had no idea what that was so I had to look it up. I guess I’m going to be Shimmer and she’ll be ShineInteresting things I learned this week:
An unvaccinated child is at less risk of serious Covid illness than a vaccinated 70-year-old (read here)Last year, more than 4 million acres in California burned (that’s bigger than the state of Connecticut) (read here)A new study reveals a 21% increase in couples initiating divorce in 2021 vs in 2020 (read here)Humans have about 6,000 thoughts per day (read here)Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Largest building in the world.” The book I’m listening to mentioned that it is the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada but I looked it up and it’s actually the Boeing Factory in Everett, Washington. It sounds like the Gigafactory is still in development and is expected to be the biggest when it’s done.
What I’m grateful for:
A couple kind messages I received from readers this week. They came just when I needed them. I generally don’t read reviews (people can be cruel and I’m incredibly sensitive), so I really appreciate when readers reach out to me directlyFinishing my last long-long run of marathon training (20 miles!). I felt GREAT–woohoo!Emails from friends. I have a few friends who I keep in touch with mainly through email and every time I see their names in my inbox, I get so happyPumpkin patch season. My husband took my daughter to two pumpkin patches in the past week…and we still don’t have a pumpkin. We made the mistake of getting one too early last year and it caved in on itself before Halloween
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October 8, 2021
Weekly Roundup: October 8, 2021
Quote of the week:
“Out of these flat almost two-dimensional boxes of paper will spring mountains, lions, concerts, galaxies, heroes. You will meet people who have been all but destroyed, who have risen up and will bring you with them. Books and stories are medicine, plaster casts for broken lives and hearts, slings for weakened spirits. And in reading, you will laugh harder than you ever imagined laughing, and this will be magic, heaven, and salvation. I promise.” –Maria Popova, A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader
What I’m reading:
I just finished The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector yesterday (I got an advance copy and loved it) and am starting When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister tonight.
What I’m listening to:
The Friend by Sigrid Nunez–really liking it
What I’m watching:
The baseball playoffs–Go Dodgers!
Scenes from a Marriage on HBO
Love on the Spectrum (Season 2) on Netflix–just finished; I want more!
Writing news:
I got advance copies of Ways the World Could End today! If you want to enter for a chance to win a copy, visit my Instagram page and leave a comment on the post!
What I’m talking about:
The oil spill off the coast of Orange County (where I live)–about 126,000 gallons of oil spilled, killing fish and birds and closing beaches. It’s really devastating and sad. Monica Embrey from the Sierra Club said this: “How many of these oil disasters do we have to witness before our elected leaders understand that there is no safe way to drill or transport dirty fossil fuels? This spill is yet another reminder that we can have healthy and safe communities, thriving coastal economies, and a stable climate — or we can continue drilling for oil. We can’t have both. It’s long past time to choose a transition away from dirty oil drilling and toward a healthier, safer, clean energy future.”Covid cases declining–new cases have fallen by more than a 1/3 in the past month–great news!The Facebook/Instagram outage and how many of us are probably better off without social media available 24/7The debt crisis and the proposal of a $1 trillion coin to get us out of itInteresting things I learned this week:
Developed nations contribute an average of $14,000 per year for a toddler’s care, compared with just $500 per year in the US; in Norway, the government contributes nearly $30K per child per year!After the 21st Amendment became law, the San Clemente city council issued the first permit in the US to sell wine and beer (I live right next to San Clemente)California will become the first state to track the violent deaths of LGBTQ+ people, which is crucial in understanding the disproportionate violence faced by this groupThis year, Costco packaged 21,000 tons of Halloween candy, equivalent to the weight of 3,500 African elephantsWeirdest thing I googled this week:
“How many hours a day do cats sleep?” The answer is 12-16, but I do not believe this. My cats sleep at least 22 hours a day.
What I’m grateful for:
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October 1, 2021
Weekly Roundup: October 1, 2021
Quote of the Week:
“For me, success is not a public thing. It’s a private thing. It’s when you have fewer and fewer regrets.” –Toni Morrison
What I’m reading:
The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector (I got an advance copy and I am loving it!)
What I’m listening to:
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
What I’m watching:
Scenes from a Marriage on HBO
Love on the Spectrum (Season 2) on Netflix
Writing news:
No big news this week, but I am making progress on writing a new novel and really enjoying it!
What I’m talking about:
I started a new job this week so I have been too busy to talk about much of anything.
Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“original meaning of essay.” I heard that the original meaning of “essay” is “attempt,” so I had to google that. It’s true.
Interesting things I learned this week:
I retained no interesting information this week. Or none that I can remember. It’s been a hectic week.
What I’m grateful for:
My body. It was so tired so I took a couple days off marathon training and am feeling much betterOhana Fest, an outdoor concert that is walking distance from my house. Last weekend, I was lucky enough to see Eddie Vedder perform. Tonight, I’m going to see Lord Huron, Beck, and Pearl JamNearly 4 years with my daughter (her birthday is on Monday, but we are having a little party tomorrow). She is the sweetest, sassiest, funniest girl and I love her so much
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September 24, 2021
Weekly Roundup: September 24, 2021
Quote of the Week:
“Activating empathy in my reader is my motivation for writing. I want my writing to elicit understanding, therefore kindness, love, compassion.” –Mira Ptacin in Poets & Writers
What I’m reading:
Fault Lines by Emily Itami
What I’m listening to:
Slow Motion: A Memoir of a Life Rescued by Tragedy by Dani Shapiro
I’ve also been listening to the Missing on 9/11 podcast. A reader emailed me to ask if the story of this woman inspired my first novel. I didn’t even know there was a real-life person who potentially faked her death on 9/11. I’m hooked.
What I’m watching:
Scenes from a Marriage on HBO
Our Friend on Amazon Prime (great movie. Warning: you will cry)
Writing news:
I was on the Wine, Women and Words podcast to talk about No Hiding in Boise. I absolutely hate listening to myself so I haven’t listened to the episode, but I did enjoy the conversation when it happened in real time 
What I’m talking about:
The arrival of Fall. This is definitely my favorite season. Yes, I know we don’t really have seasons in California, but I swear the air does feel a little differentHomelessness in California. In polls after the recall election, voters said Covid was their number 1 concern, followed by homelessness. The homeless population in CA increased 7% last year aloneClimate change. A couple days ago the UN Secretary General said, “the world is on a catastrophic pathway” (read here). It’s beyond individuals needing to take action; governments need to put decarbonization policies in place NOWWeirdest thing I googled this week:
“Noodle on it.” I used this phrase in a conversation with my mom and sister and they both looked at me like I’m insane. They didn’t believe it was a real phrase. I had to double check. It is.
Interesting things I learned this week:
It’s not true that plastic bottles are 100% recyclable. The US recycling system can only handle a quarter of the more than 100 billion bottles produced each year1/3 of Americans under 45 say they don’t want to have kids or will have fewer kids because of climate changeOnly one country has submitted plans to mitigate climate change by 2030 (and that country is Gambia)The average age of US Senators is 64, the oldest in US historyIf American pets made up their own country, they’d be the #5 meat-eating country in the worldAccording to one survey, couples are 30% more annoyed with each other than they were before the pandemicIn 2020, Alabama had more deaths than birthsWhat I’m grateful for:
The long emails my friends and I write to each other. Snuggling with pets. Good books (really enjoying the ones I’m reading/listening to now). Sleep (I’ve felt very tired lately). Therapy. The joy of writing a new book (it’s slow-going; please don’t ask me about it ;)). I’m also loving my morning runs lately, with views like the one below. I’m in the thick of marathon training and my body is feeling it. It’s so nice to be out there though. I never take my health for granted.
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September 17, 2021
Weekly Roundup: September 17, 2021
Quote of the week:
“I have been a seeker and I still am, but I stopped asking books and the stars. I started listening to the teachings of my soul.” –Rumi
What I’m reading:
Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life — Dani Shapiro
What I’m listening to:
Friends and Strangers — J. Courtney Sullivan
I listen to several podcasts each week. This week, I really enjoyed Brené Brown’s discussion with Amy Cuddy on pandemic flux syndrome.
What I’m watching:
Scenes from a Marriage on HBO
On the Verge on Netflix (though I think I’ll abandon this soon)
Writing news:
I can finally share the cover of my new book with you! Drumroll please….
Here’s the synopsis:
Dave is a Dad with Asperger’s. He sees the world differently than most, and he feels like he has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to raising his 15-year-old daughter, Cleo. She also feels like he has no idea what he’s doing, especially now that her mom is gone.
They were both better off when Jana was around―Dave’s wife, Cleo’s mother. But now she’s not, and they are left to figure out life on their own. Dave dedicates his attention to his newfound hobby of doomsday prepping, researching the various ways the world could end. Cleo feels like her world already has.
Everything changes when neighbors move in, threatening their isolation in the hills of San Juan Capistrano. Cleo is intrigued by the new girl, Edie, and soon finds out the intrigue is mutual. Dave, not at all intrigued, is forced to come to terms with everything he cannot control.
As they struggle to live in the present, both Dave and Cleo must dare to revisit the tragic past they share. What happened to Jana? Who was she, really? Who are they without her?
Ways the World Could End is a story of grief, friendship, and love―the love between parents and children, between spouses, between teenagers, and between strangers. It is a story that requires us to consider the bounds of forgiveness, what we’re willing and not willing to forgive, and reminds us that often the hardest thing to forgive is ourselves.
It comes out on May 10!! You can pre-order directly from my publisher here, or wherever you usually buy your books.
What I’m talking about:
The recall election in California. I’m pleased with the result, but disappointed by the complete waste of time, money, and energyThe Larry Nassar hearing. I continue to be so saddened by how this investigation was botched and how these women were dismissed for so long (more here)The Biden administration suing Texas in an attempt to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law. I’m assuming this will then go to the Supreme Court…but then what? They already approved the legislationWeirdest thing I googled this week:
“Clogged ears after running.” I’ve noticed that my ears feel clogged after my hard runs. I guess this is due to my eustachian tubes… From one doctor: “Vasomotor rhinitis results from changes to the condition of the air, ie humidity or temperature, as it enters the respiratory airway. When the body is under exertion and you begin to sweat and alter breathing patterns, the mucous membranes in various locations of the sinuses, nasal passages, pharyngeal region and eustachian canals can become swollen or begin weeping as a result of vasomotor changes.” Who knew?
Interesting things I learned this week:
The daughter of the famous “Jane Roe” from Roe v Wade has written a book discussing what it’s like to grow up knowing her mother wanted to abort her (she was given up for adoption)The Taliban announced that women will no longer be allowed to play sportsAmericans waste about a pound of food per person per day, and food waste contributes a greater carbon footprint than the airline industryBeginning in 2022, France will offer free birth control to all women up to age 25The world’s largest plant that sucks carbon dioxide from the air and deposits it underground has opened in IcelandLast year in Kenya, there were ZERO rhinos lost to poachingWhat I’m grateful for:
I had a wonderful solo weekend away last weekend, which was just what I needed. I took myself out to eat, read at the beach, went for a run, read (a lot), did some writing, slept in, napped. It was glorious.
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