Speaking of trauma, I respect the heck out of Ronan Farrow’s reporting. But I put off listening to the Catch and Kill podcast until this past weekend. I knew it would be tough to listen to. But after I dove into it I couldn’t stop. Gripping stuff. His original reporting can be found on the New Yorker site and the full book was published by Little, Brown. Timely too, given that the verdict was handed down yesterday. I’m relieved the rapist was found guilty but don’t believe it went far enough. But it does set the precedent for his upcoming trial in Los Angeles.
Now to switch gears. How about five more positive fantastic things?
- Project Euphonia. A groundbreaking new technology is offering freedom and hope to people with speech impairments, including those with ALS.
- Last week I acquired my Nick Cave presale ticket. And then I found out that New Order and the Pet Shop Boys will be playing the same venue a few days later.
- I’m a sucker for stories like this: British Parrot Went Missing For Four Years Returns Speaking Spanish
- Growing up, I was anti-Barbie. In the 70s and 80s my nerdy little Arab self sure didn’t fit into the Girl Next Door mold. But maybe I would have been more interested if there had been cool Barbies, like these: Meet the Black History Month Barbies dressed by ‘Queen & Slim’ designer. Or Mythical muse Barbie, but where the heck are her weapons?
- I applaud this woman’s ingenuity: German grandma builds wheelchair ramps from Lego. And in related news, the Brick Bar LEGO Pop-Up Bar Is Coming to Cities across the U.S.
Last week I overextended myself to the point of exhaustion. I didn’t leave the house Friday or Saturday. In fact, I barely left my bed. Sunday I was moderately social. This week I’m scaling it way back, in self-preservation mode. My energy levels are just too low, along with my spirits, despite the warmer weather. It’s a tease. Making me feel like Spring is just around the corner but we’ve got another couple of months to slog through before I can fully come out of my winter hibernation.
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