My good news! My husband finally got a job after like 2 and half years. He'll be working at Costco Travel. We're so happy. We're also planning on getting a dog and a cat soon(tm).
My good news: after having had a totally toxic job where I was unable to enjoy any time off, I’m now in a job I actually enjoy, which means that I’m also much better at enjoying a long weekend with nothing much to do!
Also, thanks for sharing that Car Seat Headrest song - great stuff!
If I ever meet you, Josh, I might hug you. All this good news and love bombs in one place filled my soul with the breadth and beauty of humanity. Each one was better than the next. Thank you so much for sharing others’ stories with us.
In stupid good news, my 10 year old is so excited for the new episodes of Phineas & Ferb next week that he watched the new song three times in a row. Since he has just literally been sobbing over his math homework I’ll take anything that brings him even the smallest amount of joy.
hey! so fun, that's my kid getting off the waitlist. Even more fun: he's getting paid and his salary (in GBP b/c he's in London) will be as much as I make, as an untenured contract faculty member with a PhD and 30 years experience. He has a Master's degree and is 24. Love the American university system. (but am genuinely delighted for my kid, who can bloody well take me out to dinner next time)
My good friend (who lives in a different state) recently had her first baby a few months ago, and we managed to squeeze in a 90-minute phone call with each other last weekend. It felt really good to talk to her and hear about the wee new babe.
As the "Grandma! In the Disco" Gen X'er who got a pep talk about attending a Car Seat Headrest concert a few weeks ago, I'm delighted that you shared a CSH song this week!
actually happen to be listening to their new album right now. It rules!
Also, re: "PLUS! I’ve got big news coming TOMORROW about my upcoming standup special." -- I hope you will send out a special bonus newsletter about this, because I'm in total "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY" mode.
this is a very thoughtful analysis that i agree with!:
"For what it’s worth, Jerry Seinfeld’s least successful material relies on noticing something that, to him, feels obvious but is neither common to the audience nor explained as a personal quirk of the artist. I think it was his most recent special that starts with a bit about how nobody wants to go out. My man! People have spent dozens if not hundreds of dollars on going out to see the very show you are performing. They probably told their friends about it. It might even be the highlight of their week. You happen to be at work, a place you don’t need to be ever because you have a billion dollars and are seventy years old. Talk about what in your brain makes you keep doing that! That is what I am noticing when I watch you now, at least!"
and this is a beautiful review:
"The Improvised Seinfeld show was so beautifully observed and performed. Mike Antonucci and Cathryn Mudon really captured the physicality of Kramer and Elaine respectively. Dru Johnston and Noah Forman locked into an extremely convincing version of George and Jerry’s banter, despite every line of dialogue being generated off the cuff. Connor Ratliff played Jerry’s new tailor, who offered our star a friends and family discount on the condition that they maintain an ongoing friendship (he even threatened to claw back the discounts should the friendship end). Extremely Seinfeld stuff!"
My good news! My husband finally got a job after like 2 and half years. He'll be working at Costco Travel. We're so happy. We're also planning on getting a dog and a cat soon(tm).
My good news: after having had a totally toxic job where I was unable to enjoy any time off, I’m now in a job I actually enjoy, which means that I’m also much better at enjoying a long weekend with nothing much to do!
Also, thanks for sharing that Car Seat Headrest song - great stuff!
I broke both wrists 7 weeks ago - the casts have been off for exactly one week now. I can type again!
If I ever meet you, Josh, I might hug you. All this good news and love bombs in one place filled my soul with the breadth and beauty of humanity. Each one was better than the next. Thank you so much for sharing others’ stories with us.
All of these bits of great news made me a little teary! And happy anniversary, Maris and Josh!
In stupid good news, my 10 year old is so excited for the new episodes of Phineas & Ferb next week that he watched the new song three times in a row. Since he has just literally been sobbing over his math homework I’ll take anything that brings him even the smallest amount of joy.
hey! so fun, that's my kid getting off the waitlist. Even more fun: he's getting paid and his salary (in GBP b/c he's in London) will be as much as I make, as an untenured contract faculty member with a PhD and 30 years experience. He has a Master's degree and is 24. Love the American university system. (but am genuinely delighted for my kid, who can bloody well take me out to dinner next time)
Brooklyn Bridge, NYC, Grand Canyon: I have had these exact thoughts and feelings!
My good friend (who lives in a different state) recently had her first baby a few months ago, and we managed to squeeze in a 90-minute phone call with each other last weekend. It felt really good to talk to her and hear about the wee new babe.
As the "Grandma! In the Disco" Gen X'er who got a pep talk about attending a Car Seat Headrest concert a few weeks ago, I'm delighted that you shared a CSH song this week!
actually happen to be listening to their new album right now. It rules!
Also, re: "PLUS! I’ve got big news coming TOMORROW about my upcoming standup special." -- I hope you will send out a special bonus newsletter about this, because I'm in total "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY" mode.
Happy Anniversary!!
dear josh,
happy anniversary to you and maris!
this is a very thoughtful analysis that i agree with!:
"For what it’s worth, Jerry Seinfeld’s least successful material relies on noticing something that, to him, feels obvious but is neither common to the audience nor explained as a personal quirk of the artist. I think it was his most recent special that starts with a bit about how nobody wants to go out. My man! People have spent dozens if not hundreds of dollars on going out to see the very show you are performing. They probably told their friends about it. It might even be the highlight of their week. You happen to be at work, a place you don’t need to be ever because you have a billion dollars and are seventy years old. Talk about what in your brain makes you keep doing that! That is what I am noticing when I watch you now, at least!"
and this is a beautiful review:
"The Improvised Seinfeld show was so beautifully observed and performed. Mike Antonucci and Cathryn Mudon really captured the physicality of Kramer and Elaine respectively. Dru Johnston and Noah Forman locked into an extremely convincing version of George and Jerry’s banter, despite every line of dialogue being generated off the cuff. Connor Ratliff played Jerry’s new tailor, who offered our star a friends and family discount on the condition that they maintain an ongoing friendship (he even threatened to claw back the discounts should the friendship end). Extremely Seinfeld stuff!"
great piece as always!
love you buddy!
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