Weekend coffee #137.

I noticed this week that the leaves are starting to turn already. Not in the beautiful multi-colored foliage sort of way but more in the “we’re experiencing a drought” and everything is turning brown and dropping. That combined with the sun setting earlier and earlier has me in a bit of a panic. Sure, there’s still good weather ahead. I’m just dreading what seems to be the inevitable second wave of lockdowns come late fall/winter when I won’t be able to escape the house. 2020, such good times. Anyway, here’s a look at what’s piqued my interest lately:

• Performative masculinity is making American men sick

• Elena Ferrante’s The Lying Life of Adults

• What Ava DuVernay said.

• How toilet paper and avocados help explain the grocery store of the future

• When World War II Started, the U.S. Government Fought Against Victory Gardens

• The world's last Blockbuster will soon be available to rent on Airbnb

• The Unraveling of America  

• U.S. Mail Carrier Dog Costume (and other cute gifts that support USPS!)

That’s all for now - until next time, thanks for following along (and be well!).

Image by @kalljet.