Things I read on the Internet

A few places where I cultivated my curiosity lately.

HGTV should bring back relatable, realistic content in its programming - design for renters. With roommates.

The hottest chat app for teens is Google Docs

The viral must-read: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen

Eater reports on the new 2019 Michelin additions in NYC and highlights the lack of diversity.

Why does so much ethical fashion look the same?

Julian Cole’s Guide to Interagency Collaboration

David Chang’s Pre-Opening Diaries Series about what it’s like to open a new restaurant in LA

Things I read on paper

A few recent reads.

Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life - Amy E. Herman. The author explains her method of sharpening observation skills through the observation of fine art and photography. She shares the content of a course she has been teaching large companies, the FBI, the DOJ, etc. for years.

Becoming - Michelle Obama. A candid perspective into the mind of a powerful woman, Michelle Obama shares about her humble beginnings, racial identity in America, her role as the former First Lady. She shares gems of advice for ambitious women everywhere.

The Bobby Gold Stories - Anthony Bourdain. A vivid, raw look into the New York party scene underbelly, with great characters.

My Life on the Road - Gloria Steinem. A detailed account on Ms. Steinem’s life as an organizer and champion of women, with great anecdotes and fascinating people she met along the way.

Shrill - Lindy West. A hilarious take on the world of media and how women (don’t) fit in it. Like she says, feminism will ruin everything you used to like. Truth.

White Teeth - Zadie Smith. Beautifully written, complex stories of three families in North London in the 70s and 80s. Interesting takes on immigration in the UK, integration, and growing up.