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I Used to Know Kung Fu

Before we talk about The Matrix Resurrections, you should know that I make a life-changingContinue reading

Lisa SwanderJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022

The Friendship Onion and Reclaiming My Fandoms

One thing I’m taking away from my reconnection with fan culture is that, whatever the thing is that brings you joy? It’s yours. And somehow, that also makes it everyone else’s, because authentic joy is contagious.

Lisa SwanderOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

Alleged Humor

5 Completely Fake Facts About Fall

Do you know the fake origins of some of your favorite fall traditions? Read on to learn about Abraham Lincoln, Noah Webster, and more!

Lisa SwanderSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Alleged Humor

5 Amazing Fake Facts About Golf

Did you know that golf is as ancient as human civilization? Or that there was a golf course planned in space? Read on for more shocking facts about this classic American game.

Lisa SwanderSeptember 17, 2021October 22, 2021

Alleged Humor

Getting Back to Golf: A Tableau

What does it feel like to get back into golf after 20 years? A journey in images, from lapsed high school golfer to mediocre ladies leaguer

Lisa SwanderSeptember 10, 2021October 22, 2021

Alleged Humor

Why I Love Martha Stewart Living

That’s the ethos of Martha, for me. The practicality is always a no. Should I hang a giant stuffed tarpon in my living room? No, but do I enjoy knowing one exists, guarding the fireplace in Martha’s summer cottage in the Hamptons? Yes.

Lisa SwanderSeptember 3, 2021October 22, 2021

Reading | Watching | Listening

End of Summer Reading Recommendations

If you also get choice paralysis at Barnes and Noble, here are a few quick recommendations from my summer reading stack.

Lisa SwanderAugust 27, 2021October 22, 2021

Encouragement

Indiana Blog and the Scrolling of Doom

Why do we doomscroll? Our brains aren’t good at resisting bad news, especially on social media, even when we know better.

Lisa SwanderAugust 20, 2021October 22, 2021

Writing

Too Legit to Quit (Writing)

Thinking about quitting my creative work sounds so hot right now. That might be normal, but I’m hiding my paper shredder just in case.

Lisa SwanderAugust 13, 2021October 22, 2021

Encouragement

Travel Is Helpful: People Edition

On my last trip, I stopped panicking long enough to remember something obvious—a fresh set of scenery is one of the reasons travel feels so nice. It’s a reminder that there’s more on this planet than you and your stupid problems.

On this trip, with even less panic, I remembered something less obvious—a fresh cast of characters is a benefit of travel, too.

Lisa SwanderJuly 23, 2021October 22, 2021