Here we are, the final Best of 2023 post! These are all the articles and other online things that I loved last year. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me, and I hope you’ve found something interesting in one of these posts.
articles + other links.
Hakeem Jeffries’ first speech as House Minority Leader. youtube
How the first 5 minutes can shape your gathering. priya parker
The triumph of LaGuardia’s makeover. the atlantic
Paul Mescal, disappointment heartthrob extraordinaire. vulture
Loved this profile of Catherine Lacey as well as her latest release. ny times
Updated dating app filters. new yorker via cup of jo
What your favorite personality test says about you. the atlantic
Aubrey Hirsch on the challenges of women’s clothing. the audacity
Deepika Padukone on the cover of Time. time
This interactive piece on the generation of Asian women named after Connie Chung is fantastic and also made me weepy. ny times gift link
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is a wonderful writer, illustrator, and human. I promise this will bring a smile to your face.Ryan Gosling. gq via roxane gay
A great review of the final season of Never Have I Ever [contains light spoilers]. the juggernaut gift link
Allyson Felix on the maternal risks for Black women. time
Why we should be ambitious about friendships. elle
Joli Anderson, my high school community service leader and mentor, retired this year. baylor magazine
Loved this story about the friendship of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. washington post via roxane gay
My bestie Sastri got a write-up in Eater Boston and I am so proud. eater
What to pack in your survival kit. ny times gift link
Meghalaya’s living root bridges are still some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in real life. meghalaya tourism via going
My girl Katie Milligan is part of the inaugural Obama Foundation’s 100 Leaders USA! obama foundation
Xochitl Gonzalez’ thoughts on Barbie. I especially loved this line — “Perhaps no truth is more uncomfortable than the fact that men might not always be the center of women’s thoughts and worlds”. the atlantic
Life before cellphones. This is hilarious. slate via nisha chittal
My friend Alexa was featured in the Furman Alumni spotlight. furman university
Also a good read: how Fatima Asghar and the Ms. Marvel team included Partition in the show. Best episode of the season. the juggernaut gift link
Another Xochitl Gonzalez goodie — on what ending legacy admissions means for the children of Black and Latino alumni. the atlantic
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also being obsessed with Bama Rush was very validating for me.What happens to all the stuff we return. new yorker
The reality of the impact of the Dobbs decision. time via design mom
A really nice profile of Andy Roddick. gq via roxane gay
And a great one of Paul Mescal. esquire via anne helen petersen
Coco Gauff won the US Open and it was amazing. washington post via roxane gay
A case for bringing back the ‘90s legal thriller. gq via roxane gay
Some of my favorite Time 100 profiles: Paul Mescal / Mona Chalabi / Xiye Bastida / Ronald Acuña Jr / Harmanpreet Kaur. time
The importance and impact of Beyoncé’s birthday show. la times via cup of jo
A bathtub in the kitchen, and other quirky New York apartment things. ny times gift link via cup of jo
A lovely ode to Bombay. afar
If you’ve not yet watched / listened to Sam Smith’s Tiny Desk concert, I highly recommend it. youtube
As a child who doesn’t understand or speak either of my parents’ languages, I found this article on language attrition very interesting. the atlantic gift link
^ your ongoing reminder that
exists. you’re welcome.Isaac Fitzgerald on why he loves paperbacks. esquire via roxane gay
This essay puts a personal spin on the importance of urban planning and air quality on long-term health outcomes. That’s such a poor summary so really all I can say is it’s a great read. aeon via longreads
It’s okay to suck when you try something new. vox
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so soon after visiting my parents was really perfect timing.I loved this Modern Love essay about a man learning to connect with his grandmother as an adult. ny times gift link
other Best of 2023 posts: books // movies + tv shows // podcasts // recipes + shopping
And we’ve made it to the end! Of these recaps, at least.
xx