Dani Shapiro: By the Book: My favorite writer. My favorite column. Not sure I need to say much more.
The Gifts of Inheritance: Dani Shapiro and Me: I loved Zibby Owens’ Medium article about her relationship with both Dani’s writing and Dani in person. Dani’s writing has been a beacon and an inspiration to me for years, and I was fortunate to spend a couple of years in her private workshop as well. Her influence on me has been enormous, and I loved reading about Zibby’s experience.
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love
Broken Harts: I’m basically learning my way around the podcast world (I listened to Serial and loved it, and have listened to many OnBeing episodes, but that’s it) but I am absolutely riveted by Broken Harts. This series tells the tragic story of the Hart family, whose two mothers and six adopted children went over a cliff in California last March. The sad, complicated story is sensitively told and I highly recommend it.
Brownie roll-out cookies: I’m a diehard chocolate chip cookie person and generally don’t bother making anything else. On Sunday for some reason I was compelled to try these and oh, I am glad I did!! I made them with a small heart cookie cutter (see photo above) and YUM. Would be great with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. These are going on repeat.
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