Just Good Shit: 12.13.20
Hello! Here’s what I’ve been up to this week.
On the blog
Good gift ideas for anyone who wants to look, smell, or feel nice
Just a bunch of good gift ideas we forgot to include the first time around
Reading
Dianne Feinstein’s Missteps Raise a Painful Age Question Among Senate Democrats, New Yorker.
Crime Wave Hits Bodegas, Threatening a Lifeline in the Pandemic, NYT.
FKA twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf, Citing ‘Relentless’ Abusive Relationship, NYT.
Just devastating.
‘All of This Is Kind of Killing Me Right Now’, Grub Street.
Hanukkah Is a Hardcore Badass Holiday That’s Perfect for the Pandemic Age, MEL.
A nice alternative to doomscrolling. (Full instructions here.)
The Last Article On Workout Motivation You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen, VICE.
“I think everyone could use a lighthearted/happy story right now so here goes.” Kelly Victoria on Twitter.
This is so good, I read it twice and definitely cried.
Holiday ideas
How to Light Your Christmas Tree the Easy Way, Amidst the Chaos.
This is my go-to method for lighting a tree.
How to Do Gifts in 2020, Shondaland.
I like the Santa 2.0 idea, and the idea of doing some kind of scavenger hunt.
How to Transform Your Christmas Garland, A Beautiful Mess.
Top a Present With a Newsprint Bow, NYT.
Our Christmas Tree Train, A Beautiful Mess.
Have a good night! ❄️
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