Ep. 559: Feel Lonely? Out of Touch? Try This. Plus the Beautiful Pressure to “Use It Up”
Update: 2025-11-05
Description
We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressure to “use up”—the beautiful offerings of the world.
Resources & links related to this episode:
- Here's a guide to help you generate thoughtful gift ideas
- Elizabeth is reading: The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: On the Beach by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop)
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