Winter Holiday List of Links, #5
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Here is the fifth of a series of daily posts with some fun distractions over the festive period. In case you need a moment away from your loved ones, you know? If you’d like some more web-based distractions, I have a library of “links and listens” posts for you to dive into.
Okay, so I know I said I wanted to get better about planning my weeks in the new year… but I also find the idea that “nothing feels as good as being under-scheduled” to be incredibly compelling.
spoke to and got this and more of her wisdom in her newsletter: How a Brooklyn Journalist Buys Freedom and Joy.
Also here on Substack, I loved reading about
’s writing routine - at least when everything goes right.
Although, that said, nothing will ever beat Ursula K LeGuin’s writing routine. What a dream.
Of all the things in the world to use as inspiration when changing one’s life, that’s probably not the worst… but
is here to help with others:
In case you too have spent substantial amounts of 2024 reading a book, at a desk, or otherwise not keeping up with the cultural zeitgeist - I can recommend this roundup of the Pop Culture Happy Hour team’s 12 favourite moments of 2024.
Another podcast recommendation for lovers of The Holiday - Nancy Meyers herself talks to Hollywood Gold about the making of the film. (I last watched it on Christmas Eve. What a delight!)
And in case you missed the memo: everyone is hot for Jude Law. Just ask Vogue.
Speak soon - I’ll be back to a normal newsletter rhythm in the new year!
Lily
Thank you for sharing my interview with Anne! ❤️