good people share
a low-key music, internet, and community digest.
dear good people,
i’ve definitely opened with something along the lines of “it’s been a minute” in the past. better than “sorry for the delayed response.”
getting in touch via this newsletter brings me a lot of joy, but sometimes life happens. fwiw - when there isn’t a newsletter, the good people music share playlist still updates within the first few days of every month.
there will be no obsessing over the “end of summer” in this edition. fall is a great season and everyone needs the temperatures to turn down.
good reads
we. must. do. something. about. gun. violence.
congress might benefit from more crossing the aisle in sneakers.
plug-and-play way to create less waste when you order takeout.
“…the quest for the best — or for the hack that will actually make some part of our life less cumbersome — throws a veil of dissatisfaction over our days. i look around the room and i see a laundry basket in need of optimization, an unsatisfactory rug, house plants that should be growing more.
VMA moonman is saluting mtv news after 36 years.
finally, a very good headline for my usc trojans.
very simple way for hiring mangers to promote and incorporate inclusion (shout out to the better allies newsletter).
do i really have to stop using lol?
“the thought of new york without ms. ono is a new york with a little less magic."
promote reading and tacos to your babies.
this country asks a lot of immigrants, including this civics test. how many can you get right?
is blockbuster going to ride the nostalgia wave?
good music
this playlist is updated every month, intended for a spectrum of moods, and to be played from top to bottom.
find monthly playlists dating back to 2016 in my spotify bio.
good content
new orleanian paul harang and his band icarus jones came out with an album in august. making and sharing good music is one of the most generous things you can do.
sports (and everything having to do with mookie betts) make me smile.
“we’re not skipping leg day, bonnaroo.”
foodie dreams fulfilled - keep organized lists and maps of everywhere you’ve been and want to try.
if you want more experienced, young, innovative, cool people in congress, support gabe in rhode island and dan gaynor in newton.
the best prompt ever: “if you made a mixtape for your hometown, what sounds and songs would you include?”
louder than a riot examines misogynoir — the racist misogyny against black women.
a few shows to consider adding to your queue: jury duty, platonic, the crowded room…and yes, hard knocks.
surprisingly, the right substance, duration, and topics for a daily current events podcast.
is limiting construction due to water scarcity coming to a city near you?
one marketplace for all the gels, chews, bars, waffles is my heart’s desire.
lotta run crews in nyc, but not everyone curates music like bandit.
joker is more than just a very, very good basketball player.
✌️// 🙌 // 🌎