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1. The New Rules of Gathering
As we slowly return to something normal-ish, as we slowly start gathering again with people outside our inner circles, it’s a good time to reflect on what it actually means to gather, and how to do it well. Priya Parker is the expert to learn from here. If you have the time, read her book The Art of Gathering, but for those who only want the gist of it, she just released a short guide on how to make the most of your next gathering, whatever it might be. You need to subscribe to her newsletter to get the guide — it’s worth it (and you can always unsubscribe if you only want the guide). Get it now.
2. The Millennial Vernacular of Fatphobia
I was a teenager at the same time as the author of this piece. I remember most of the outrageous examples she lists. And …