Listened.
I started the Crimetown S2 podcast about crime in Detroit. From white flight to heroine to corrupt mayors. I’m not heavy into true crime pods but Friday was a day at work and I powered through quite a few episodes. It’s a Spotify exclusive though.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend : Michelle Obama episode (e18). Conan recently interviewed Mrs. Obama on her book tour and she came on his podcast. I already said how much I love Conan but she does talk about the book like she did on her tour.
Daisy Jones and the Six (audiobook) – Taylor Jenkins Reid. This was my first audiobook with a full cast. It was necessary because there are a lot of characters but OMG this book was so good. It’s like a behind the music tell-all of a fictional rock band from the 70s. Think Fleetwood Mac. Voiced by Jennifer Beals, Pablo Schrieber, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer, etc. Very very good book.
I’m sure I’ve talked about Nicole Byer’s podcast Why Won’t You Date Me, but this week she had on another black female comic, Charla Lauriston, and they talked for a good long while about white privilege and how difficult dating is for black women and it was phenomenal because it was really just two black women chatting and I know this conversation is had by many friend groups often.
Read. (ing.)
I’m trying to read the books I own, or at least wait until I have enough cash to buy a new book but I’ve only saved $5. So I’m reading a Kindle First book I’m Fine and Neither Are You and mostly I’m glad it’s free.
This article from WaPo that Charlottesville,Va had to close schools for a few days because of racist threats. WHAT?! I don’t understand what constitutes breaking or national news or even terrorism apparently but that falls under the category of all three. What the actual hell? Also I still haven’t forgotten that the governor there is still in office despite his blackface debacle. And also the deputy governor was accused of rape.
Loved.
Bryan Tyree Henry. I mean he’s not new to me but a friend told me to watch his episode of Room 104 on HBO (it’s S2E4) and it reminded me that he is a theater guy because it’s sort of a musical episode, but there’s no way I’d ever get to see him doing theater. Also he just posted on IG that he was in Book Of Mormon.
Bought.
I bought these Zebra Sarasa vintage color pens that I keep seeing online. They are clicky and .5 and gel ink and I like them but I do not love them.
Black Keys tickets. And then I made a status on Facebook complaining about the difficulties of buying concert tickets. I had to sign up for verified fan presale. Log in and buy. Fees upon fees. OMG so many fees. How is it convenient when there is no other way to buy?!
Looking Forward To.
The whole ass Mueller report.