Happy Friday, friends! What are you doing this weekend? I'm packing up and heading north to see ACS and visit my college roomie, Mel, and her husband, Joe. Mel and I lived together for two-and-a-half years; she is one of the best people I know and one of my closest friends. We always have a blast when we get together and I cannot wait to see her.
What about you? What are you up to? If you're in the mood for some weekend reading, here're some links that might strike your fancy:
As someone who works in media, I found this piece about editorial salaries—and the discrepancies between what male and female editors make (yup, still; ugh)—pretty interesting. (Refinery29)
I have several family members who suffer from bipolar disorder. Sandy Doyle's piece about her own diagnosis for Rookie is a great, moving read. (Rookie)
This is a bit of a cheat, because it's actually a collection of articles, but The New York Times Magazine's "Inspiration Issue" is cool. Of particular note: "Junot Diaz Hates Writing Short Stories" (Diaz is one of my favorite authors; his The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is one of the best books I've ever read). (The New York Times)
Photo above: My cat Oscar. Would also like to copy what he's doing quite a bit this weekend. Would not like to copy the fact that he rubbed his head in something green last night and now has highlighter-green face fur. Alas.
In light of the fact that it is going to be a rainy weekend (sigh) I think that means it will be a restful one. I had wanted to take a drive into the mountains to see some leaves. Ah well!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I haven't read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao yet, but I did just pick up his new book, This Is How You Lose Her. Can't wait to start reading, as I've heard nothing but rave reviews about it! : )