ugh, etc.
Hey there.
So yeah, super crappy month in Argentina, with Covid never worse, us alll back in strict lockdown 15+ months later, no vaccines on horizon, and a hospitalized young family member (now home). To understand the mess, read this about why Covid has become primarily a “Global South Pandemic” in India, Brazil, Argentina, and beyond.
But the birds. Oh the birds.
As it turns to winter in Argentina the Great Egrets on the little lake next to my backyard office have never been more beautiful.
(And loud, oh so loud.)
Some costumed news for my strange employment-based activities over next few months:
Also…
General Dumpster Fire Alerts:
When did a husband ever really listen, after all?
Reading things
The Beginning of the End of the (North American) Pandemic
I read A Book of Common Prayer, by Joan Didion this week in one sitting. One of the best reads in a long, long while.
It’s been 3,000 years but 7 baby Tasmanian devils have given new hope for the species. Swoon.
Found. The most flattering women’s jeans. A fashion (is that what we call this) piece by a great novelist, no less. And, to continue on the theme: The Friends Reunion happened. and here is more on Rachel’s jeans.
Startups, etc.
I loved this book, Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You. (The author happens to be Sanjay Gupta’s brother!) A must-read for startup founders.
Why every startup founder needs to open their minds to micro-checks!
Go Paige, 22-year-old VC I’m a huge fan of who wrote a children’s book about investing:
I regret everything, but mostly having to watch Top Chef last week when something bad happened.
That is all,
Claire