Just Good Shit: 12.12.21
Safely celebrating a winter birthday during a pandemic is not the easiest thing to do, but I’m pleased to say I made it work on Friday night for my girlfriend’s 30th! After I found out the hot tub boat I had been banking on left for Florida in November, I did a lot of research and eventually came across CityWell, which is basically an indoor/outdoor spa situation that you can book for private parties of up to 10 people. We utilized the outdoor aspect and had access to saunas, a hot tub, and a fire pit, which turned out to be a great jumping-off point for a “winter yeehaw” party. (Turns out, when you type “cowgirl bachelorette” into Etsy, you find a lot of good party stuff. Also, the airbrushed custom sweatshirts our guy Stephen at FreshAirShirts made were truly a work of art.) I also booked Miss Malice, a fantastic local drag performer, as a surprise. It was just a really special night all-around, and, in a huge surprise to me personally, I am pleased to announce that “I love hot tubs” is my new personality!
Now that the party is over (though not her official birthday — that’s on Wednesday), I’m excited to turn my focus to Christmas and New Year’s!
L train ornament from Craftspring
Speaking of, this list could use a 2021 update with some new items but I still love everything on it: Just a bunch of Christmas shit I’m into right now.
Here’s what else I had going on this week…
Reading
The Pandemic of the Vaccinated Is Here, The Atlantic.
Omicron won’t keep us from ending the pandemic. We’re doing that ourselves., Washington Post.
Dr. Michael Osterholm on why he predicts Omicron will beat out Delta in weeks., NY Mag.
When Couples Don’t Agree on the Vaccine, Men Yell at Me.
Who the pandemic’s next phase will hurt the most, Vox.
The other abortion battle, Dispatches and Notes.
The Supreme Court’s New Religious Liberty Case Could Destroy Public Education, Slate.
Law & Order Taught Americans to Root for the Police, Teen Vogue.
As a Black Man in America, I Feel Death Looming Every Day, NYT.
(gift link)
Long hours make bad neighbors, Vox.
Have a good night! 🤠