Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.
READ
I use Thinx all the time especially when I travel. Softdisc were my go to before I learned about Nixit. Prior to my prolapses Nixit was the only thing I used which is a more sustainable option than Softdisc. This list is a MUST see. These 11 Convenient Period Products Are the Move the Next Time You Travel, POPSUGAR
Yes, please and thank you! How Toni Morrison Wrote Her Most Challenging Novel, The New York Times
Interesting. Black or Bot? The Long, Sordid History of Co-opting Blackness Online, Mother Jones
Loving this! Wonder what Tina Turner thinks. Mattel Introduces Tina Turner Barbie Doll To Celebrate 40th Anniversary of “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, My Modern Met
I’m not a believer in forgive and forget. I forgive and let go with reflection, time and applying tons of grace. What Is Toxic Forgiveness? And Is It Really Possible to “Forgive and Forget”?
After suffering from two prolapses personally, please, please, please read this and take it very seriously. The Secret Is Out: You Can Hire a Rehab Pro to Help Rejuvenate Your Lady Parts, Sisters From AARP
Interesting. Powerful and Multifaceted: Maya Phillips on the Responsibility of Black Superheroes, LitHub
Good question for those who don’t. If you don’t care for apps use a journal or pencil and paper. Why Aren’t You Tracking Your Period?, Thinx
WATCHING
‘Sherman’s Showcase’ Is Back, Silly Smarts Intact, The Mew York Times
LISTEN
Because being a superwoman is unrealistic and unsustainable. Shedding Your Superwoman Status, Therapy For Black Girls
WRITE
I added this one because I like Mary Karr 😏. But also, all of what I write relies on my memory. Mary Karr on Navigating Memory While Writing Memoir, LitHub
What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.