Required Reading. For a laugh. I am probably one of the most awkward people on the face of the planet when it comes to flirting interactions. Of course, the fact that 90% of the time I am entirely unaware that flirting is occurring likely does not help my case. This, plus a recent situation involving my friend being unable to figure out how to respond to “you have lovely eyes”, mean that “How To Respond When You Suspect Someone Is Flirting” by Mallory Ortberg seriously delights me. I’m probably just going to memorize this list for future use. “Thank you for your time and for your goodwill.” “I am happy…

“The Writer” by Richard Wilbur. I’ve loved this poem for a long time, and have some very fond associations with it. To be honest, however, I hadn’t thought about it in a very long while. Then, the other day, a series of internet rabbit holes somehow miraculously led me back to it. This was delightful not only because it reminded me of this piece, but also because internet rabbit holes usually lead to the scariest parts of the internet, so this was a far more pleasant outcome.   The Writer Richard Wilbur   In her room at the prow of the house Where light breaks, and the windows are tossed…