#115 : Let's Go Easy in 2018
The best from this week | 1.12.18 |
A call for a gentler New Year
Last year was. A. Grind. I think we can all agree about that. 2017 chewed us up, ground us down and spat us out. So this year, let's all strive for something more genial, more tender. Let’s all go easy in 2018.
I’m not saying we shouldn't call B.S. on things that are wrong. We need to do that more than ever. I’m talking about choosing our battles, approaching strangers with a bit more humanity, and picking the gentle approach over the combative.
Some humble suggestions:
To all my fellow men out there, let's stop being creeps. Let’s be gentle, kind and generous in all of our interactions.
To all my fellow subway riders, let's really give up our seats to the pregnant women and the old people this year.
To all the people commenting on articles on the internet, let's use our real names and refrain from saying anything we wouldn't say in real person.
To everyone driving a car (especially in New York), let’s go easy on our horns.
To everyone else, let's remember that everyone out there is carrying some hidden burden and deserving of empathy.
Let’s all go easy on each other in 2018.
THE WEEK IN LINKS:
Really a fantastic read: "In 1973, I invented a ‘girly drink’ called Baileys" (Irish Times)
From one of my favorite albums of 2017: Billy Bragg & Joe Henry: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (NPR)
A compelling case for the subway. I hope it gets better soon. (New York Times)
The Strange Brands in Your Instagram Feed (The Atlantic)
Beirut, New Orleans, Accra and more. The Roads and Kingdoms travel guides (Roads and Kingdoms)
Talking watches with Aziz Ansari. (Hodinkee)
PICTURE IT
The subtle poignancy of illustration brought to life by Francesco Ciccolella's Postsnowdencards.
REAL TALK
No better time to revisit the thoughts of Alan Watts than the beginning of the year. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Beautiful coastal imagery from my beloved New England via Andrew Fisher. Follow @andrewkfisher.