DO
WATCH! I cannot tell you how much I loved THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL from the Gilmore Girls team. There are only eight episodes so pace yourself if you can. (I couldn’t.)
GIVE! I’m into two particular gifts this year. Both for myself and for others.
#1. GLOSSIER: My BFF, Taryn, who is also a makeup artist in Chicago, introduced me to Glossier. (My sister-in-law, Jaci, likes it too.) The products are well priced, fun, and the cute box and packaging is delightful to receive. 10% off your first order. Enjoy! The stuff I got is below, which came in two boxes because I’ve already ordered twice.
I especially like the eyebrow gel and the invisible shield sunscreen.
LISTEN
My friendship column has been on hiatus until the site where it’s hosted revamps. BUT, I put my best and most recent piece of advice on my Facebook page and it’s worth a listen (well, a look). It’s HERE.
I’m late to the podcast HOW I BUILT THIS with NPR’s Guy Raz. It’s great!
This is watch/listen combo: I appreciated Mayim Bialik’s quick and simple explanation of Hanukkah for people who may be confused about why it’s REALLY NOT THE JEWISH CHRISTMAS.
READ
Salma Hayek’s piece in the NYT about Harvey Weinstein is incredibly powerful. “Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too”
I had a short story in a new literary site called Typishly. I like the story, obviously, but I also love how it looks on the site and the picture the editor chose. You can read it here: “The Pleasure of Your Company.”
I love Lisa Romeo’s idea to make an “I did it” list for 2017. Her post refers to writers, but her main point works for many aspects of life. As it pertains to writers though, she urges us not to just jot down the places we were published in 2017, but all the other small steps we may have taken such as reading more than usual, starting a project, experimenting with different forms of writing, or joining a writing group (YAY MODERNWELL WRITING STUDIO).
I’m almost done with book #46 for my 2017 reading goal of 50 books. I WILL MAKE IT!
HAPPY HANUKKAH TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! May your week be filled with light in every literal and metaphorical way.
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Happy Hanukkah to you too, Nina! I spell Hanukkah the same way you do, but I laughed when my editor changed my spelling in a piece I wrote – I guess the magazine wants “Chanukah” spelled the same way across all articles!
Congrats on your short story – I read it and liked it! And Mrs. Maisel is downloaded onto my phone for airplane viewing next week, along with the final season of Red Oaks. I’m actually not dreading the flight for a change!
Oooh, interesting! I didn’t know the official spelling for media. And THANK YOU for reading the story! That’s above and beyond.
I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on Maisel. I liked the first two seasons of Red Oak. I may wait for your opinion of the final one before I embark.
Love, love, love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! So smart and funny and charming!
(And the wardrobe is stunning.)
I’m only on episode 4, but I keep thinking, Hold onto that apartment, Midge. In 40 years, it’ll be worth a small fortune. 🙂
Yes! I love that wardrobe! (Did you see fate of apartment?)
Hi Nina
Been following your blog recently as I am looking at ways on how to help my daughter with her creative writing. She is nine years old and I feel she has potential. I created a blog for her to write her stories: starlightdolphin.com.
I am wondering with four children of your own, have you used a way to help their writing flourish?
I only write factual content and have no experience in writing fiction.
Thanks
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Hi Leo!
A few of my kids are very creative, but they’re not so into writing. (More so art and music.) I love that you created a blog for your daughter. That’s such a great idea to give her a format to experiment that is totally outside of school. I really think that will allow her to play and grow.
Thanks for commenting here and letting me know you’ve been reading.
Nina
Hey Nina,
Thanks for introducing me to Mrs. Maisel. I will have to check it out. I also like Glossier – particularly their lip balm. Headed over to Lisa’s “I did it” post. Always love these posts by you. Happy Holidays!
I think you will love that post! The show I don’t know about for sure. You have to let me know if you start!