Just Good Shit: 08.01.21
Hello and happy August! (And happy Leo season to those who observe!) Here’s what I had going on this week…
My shit
And the newest ep of Oh, I Like That is up!
Reading
This week I read Make It Nice, Dorinda Medley’s upcoming memoir, and found it interesting/charming! Also:
Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs, The Atlantic.
If We Must Wear Masks Again, We Need a Smart Approach, NYT. (gift link)
I found this article reassuring/informative after the news about Delta last week.
Simone Biles and the Weight of Perfection, NYT. (gift link)
Simone Biles and 'the twisties': How fear affects the mental health and physical safety of gymnasts, CNN.
“Gymnastics is obviously physically demanding with a high injury rate. But it is extremely difficult psychologically as well. Many of the skills could kill you.”
Was the Olympic Skateboarding Really as Unimpressive as It Seemed?, Slate.
The framing of this article is weirdly aggressive and annoying, BUT the info from the expert is genuinely interesting and useful if you watched skateboarding and had questions!
The Cursed Trick That Almost Cost Suni Lee a Gold Medal, Slate.
My Gender is Maximalism, Autostraddle.
The worst money we’ve ever spent, Vox.
How Berkeley Bowl cashiers memorize literally everything in their legendary produce department, SFGate.
‘Look at Me Like a Human Boy!’ An Oral History of Clifford, Vulture.
I loved this movie so so much as a kid and felt like no one else had ever even heard of it, so I was absolutely delighted to see this.
Watching
Along with the Olympics, I watched Zola and loved it. I followed it up with a profile about the woman behind the Twitter thread and a profile of the director (gift link).
Have a good week! 🌻