When we shall hear
The rain and wind beat dark December, how,
In this our pinching cave, shall we discourse
The freezing hours away?
– William Shakespeare
Another week, another round of resignations by dude outed as absolute creeps, another round of Brexit talks…the news continues to be a bit grim. Remember how we all were sick of 2016 and looking forward to 2017? LOLZ, as the kids say.
But hey! It wasn’t all bad! I did some Christmas shopping and shipping this week, I had our first ever proper Christmas tree delivered, and I have grand ambitions for holiday-style cooking this weekend. We’re also trying a new grocery delivery service (I know, very decadent times in the Small Dog residence), so I’m interested in sourcing opinions of minions who have tried similar services. Let me know how you source your holiday food in the comments, along with anything else on the internet worth sharing!
Helena Fitzgerald knocks it out of the park again.
The Meghan Effect has commenced and honestly, I’m not mad. She seems to have lovely taste.
The New York Times released their list of the best books of 2017, and for a change I’ve read only one of them! Can anyone report back from any of the picks?
Mother McGrath shares her manifesto, and I’m ready for it!
I don’t see what the problem is here…
The murder of Heather Heyer by white supremacists was a preventable one. I mean, no kidding, but nice to have it confirmed anyway.
How to worry better. Seriously.
The trifecta: teaching girls to defend themselves, boys to be allies, and everyone what health consent is.
I love this: cinematic archaeology!
The Atlantic asks, will Mr. Pence and the religious right be (divinely?) rewarded for backing Mr. Trump?
There’s a lot to be mad about. Here’s something else: according to Moms Demand Action, this is the 57th school shooting in the US this year.
The Weinstein story got WORSE this week, if you can believe it.
What the hell is this?! I mean, boy bye, but we are officially in the Upside Down.
Luckily there was a tiny bit of redemption that the #MeToo movement and the “Silence Breakers” were awarded “Person of the Year.”
Anyone want to buy me this for Christmas?
Album of the week last week (which I forgot to add): Rest by Charlotte Gainsbourg
Album of the week: Everyday is Christmas, by Sia
Small Dog Syndrome 