Finished reading: The Utopia of Rules by David Graeber 📚

This book brought some structure to many ideas & concerns I’ve had about business, ministry, and politics. I will be drawing on it for some time.

I rank this among the best books I read in 2023 despite the fact that pages 185-200 were missing from the volume I purchased.

One of my favorite pieces in “The Culture” exhibition at the St. Louis Art Museum.

Finished reading: Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford 📚

I’m so glad there are people like Maria Bamford in the world. Now I’m gonna go re-watch all my favorite stand-up bits she’s done. 🤣

Finished reading: Unreliable Narrator by Aparna Nancherla 📚

This is a terrific read. I picked the book up for a unique insight to the comedy industry. I put the book down with a sense of solidarity for a fellow human navigating anxiety, depression, and impostor syndrome.

I wish I could be Aparna’s friend.

🎧 Currently listening: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris 📚

Christmas Eve dinner theme: food-on-a-stick.

Grilling Sharpies - a family delicacy - on Christmas Eve Eve.

(Hot dogs, stuffed with sauerkraut & wrapped with bacon.)

Joe Biden & Conan O’Brien on Empathy

This clip from Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is terrific. The vulnerability this world leader (Biden, not O’Brien - ha!) exudes is exactly what we need from our leaders – especially elected officials.

I’ve been enjoying the Creole Beat cocktail lately. Lemme know if you do, too.