You will not find a better instructor for a course in writing about family than Priscilla Gilman and she's bringing the A-team with her.

Listening to Otis Redding and having a cold one on the roof because I deserve it.

OTD in 1963, Dad marched for justice & freedom. He shared a dream that inspired millions and ignited generational movements for change. But despite, significant progress, that dream has never been fully realized. We have the power and ability to change that — together.

It's this for officially released records, but some of the unreleased recordings I've discovered over the last few years are transcendent.

What are the consequences of coming back from the dead? ETHICAL NECROMANCY, the debut short story collection of Bee Hyland bee hyland, is on sale now. #HORROR Purchase here: tinyurl.com/4cd7f2ty

What a fun spot featuring Ludacris remixing the music of Black Sheep and a cameo by New York City's own Dres! It's great to see the legends getting their due. Maybe we'll get a DAS EFX spot in the future? youtube.com/watch?v=T1Hp8P…

If you read one thing about the difficulties of trying to help a family member manage their mental health in the world today, make it this...

Andy Stevens is back, and she's torn between the boy who stole her heart and the boy who is trying to fix it. Jessica K. Foster 📚's new YA novel, Andy and the Summer of Something is available now: rb.gy/1907sx

Thoughtful, loving people.

For the last two years, my book club has been an extraordinary opportunity to meet fellow authors (both as guests of honor or in attendance as readers), and this fall's lineup of guests is bonkers. (This stack doesn't even include Joyce Carol Oates' Butcher) I can't wait.

I'm all in for this. Their guitarist calls himself Slayer McCheeze.

Brooklyn street art

Please, please, please, let me get what I want...

The Spotify algorithm clearly thinks I'm tripping on acid today.

If my words mean anything to you, heed these: Call your friends before it's too late. Don't have regrets.

The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra

Daddy’s home

When my neighbor asks, “Hey, isn’t Brooklyn Book Festival coming up soon?”

Wishing a happy, healthy and holy start of the NFL season to all those who celebrate. May your team bring you great joy this year.