Weekly Roundup: July 30, 2021
Quote of the week:
“Fiction is truth, even if it is not fact.” –Cassandra Clare
What I’m reading:
Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution — Adrienne Rich
What I’m listening to:
— Chanel Miller
I also listened to Glennon Doyle’s podcast episode about parenting and really loved it.
What I’m watching:
THE OLYMPICS! Specifically, gymnastics. So excited for Suni Lee, and so supportive of Simone Biles.
Writing news:
No news. However, I did find a Post-it in my day planner (yes, I still have a paper day planner) with a little note to self that says: “Summer 2021 — start writing new novel.” It is summer 2021 and I have not started writing a new novel. I did see cover art for my novel that comes out next summer–more on that soon!
What I’m talking about:
The Delta variant, the CDC recommendation to wear masks indoors again, the continued misinformation about vaccines — I am feeling so overwhelmed by all of thisHow surreal my dad’s death continues to be The Delta variant, the CDC recommendation to wear masks indoors again, the continued misinformation about vaccines — I am feeling so overwhelmed by all of thisHow surreal my dad’s death continues to be
Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“Wally Funk.” (It’s only weird if you don’t know it’s a person’s name. She’s a cool person. You should google her)
Interesting things I learned this week:
I usually keep a running list in my phone of interesting tidbits throughout the week. This week, there is no list. So I guess I was too busy or distracted. Or there were no interesting things.
What I’m grateful for:
A yoga class with my mom. Even though she sort of hated it (the class was erroneously described as a “gentle flow”), I got this smile out of her.
I’m also grateful to everyone who donated to the McCourt Foundation in my dad’s name. I hit my fundraising goal of $1,000 thanks to you!
Have a great weekend, everyone 
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