Some Things #108
She’s back at work! She’s hating it! On to the links.
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”The age of hedonistic hyper-consumption is over. We are moving into a new peaceful age marked by moderation and self-discipline” — why some young people are quitting music.
Whether having a baby ruins your life or not.
The identity collapse hiding in the job market crisis.
Can’t wait to devour Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert.
Why does every film and tv show have the same plot (via Ann)? See also: why is every action movie John Wick?
No income tax for life and home loan rates capped at 5% = better than a $5000 baby bonus.
LOOK & LISTEN
This home designed by Beata Heuman is just so pretty.
The man I saw in Kauai with the ponytail and shirt that said ‘if I can’t take my book I’m not going’.
Possessed by Larissa Lockshin’s paintings, particularly the ones that seem to move.
Competitive dog grooming.
DO & BUY
I want this salt pinch dish, and I know it is frivolous.
These ceramic house numbers, designed by Vince Frost for Mud Australia. They also have the perfect mug that is thin on the top, with glazing that keeps your drink warmer than the average mug, and fits 500ml/17oz.
I ordered one of my favourite photos of my pregnancy with this blue frame/mat board combination and it is just perfect. Would be a wonderful gift.
Did you know you can just order oysters and they arrive the next day? I ordered these a few weeks postpartum and it was a delight.
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Image 1: TBC
Image 2: Larissa Lockshin
Image 3: Mud Australia
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I acknowledge all Gabrieleño speaking people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which I work and live in Laurel Canyon; as well as the Nunukul, Ngugi, and Gorenpul people of Quandamooka; and the Wiri, Barada Barna Kabalbara and Yetimarla, Yuibera, Birri-Gubba and Kungalburra peoples of Ilbilbie where I was born and raised. I pay my respect to Elders past and present, and to all first nations people.