We play the extremely low-stakes game Burden or Delight with three of the biggest pop culture touchstones of the summer: The World Cup, Taylor Swift’s wedding, and Christopher Nolan’s newest blockbuster, The Odyssey. (Did Margaret make a quiz based on her rigorous examination of every possible photo of confirmed wedding attendees? YES. Yes she did.)
In August, I want to put together a series of episodes around the idea of the 87% Club! I want to explore themes around work, effort, fun, rest, and the privilege of rest. Is there someone you think I should talk to? Send me an email!
I also want to hear from YOU! Is the idea of giving 87% exciting to you? Is it terrifying? Is the number too high??? Record yourself on your smartphone and email the file to me!
This is a conversation that could go in so many directions, and I want to take it where YOU want to take it — so let me know!
The Canon discussion is on Sunday, August 2 and 12pm CT! Email me for the Zoom link.
In August, we are reading Maggie O’Farrell’s book Land! Due to some scheduling issues, we won’t be hearing from her on the podcast, and I won’t do a discussion episode either, but that’s partly why I’m doing the 87% Club miniseries that I mentioned above! We WILL s
till have the Zoom discussion — it’ll be on Sunday, August 23 at 12pm CT!
I am giving away copies of Land to two lucky paid subscribers! I can’t tell you how many people have responded to my “You won a book!” emails by saying they never win anything. WE ARE ALL WINNERS HERE, FOLKS. All you have to do is upgrade your membership to a paid subscription and you’ll be entered in every monthly book drawing. Plus, you’ll be supporting independent media when it matters most!
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