How are you doing this weekend? We’re thinking so much of our L.A. friends and readers; here are some ways to help, if you’re able. Sending so much love. Here in New York, the boys and I have been playing a lot of ping pong, and I also just finished The Sopranos. What a show, damn! Hope you have a good one, and here a few links from around the web…

My mom made parmesan chicken for us when she visited, and it was delicious.

Love this pouch for travel and dinner dates, plus as an everyday organizer.

Last night, I saw this funny, moving play about a “raw” working-class writer trying to pay for her mother’s funeral, and it was SO good. One of those plays you see early on but know will be big. New Yorkers, I highly recommend.

Two senior best friends traveled around the world in 80 days. “We’re in these red dresses and swinging 300 feet above the rice paddies. My God, we were just like 12-year-old girls.”

One-minute parks if you need a deep breath.

The 30 most anticipated books coming out in 2025. I read an early copy of Audition by Katie Kitamura and can’t wait til it comes out in April because I want to talk about it with someone!

A Swedish tradition that gives full permission for Friday nights in.

Cute pajamas on sale.

On TikTok, every migrant is living the American dream. Compelling, worth reading. (New Yorker)

Embroidery journaling. How beautiful is that?

Aminatou Sow’s 12 favorite things, including the one makeup product she wears and a funny travel ritual. (Big Salad)

Plus, two reader comments:

Says Lauren O. on welcome to the new year: “Hearing how you navigate holidays with blended families is like seeing a neighbor when you’re both hefting a bunch of city-errand bags; the contents are different, but lift recognizes lift. Hip to shoulder and…up!”

Says Jess on how to be a good friend: “When my daughter was receiving treatment for leukemia (she’s now doing well), people were very generous with offers of ‘what can I dos’ and I usually had no idea where to even start. The bright moments I remember were when my friend brought me slippers to wear in the hospital or the one breakfast item from Dunkin’ Donuts that my daughter wanted to eat. Small and specific and very lovely.”

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