Tea: Creme Caramel from TWG Podcast: Words to Win By with Anat Shenker-Osorio Book: After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made by Ben Rhodes Things we can't stop thinking about: Commuting and Wild Deodorant ________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.thewellnessstore.uk/products/creme-caramel-tea-loose-tea-t2004?_pos=1&_psq=creme%20c&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Podcast: www.wordstowinby-pod.com Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/55749283-after-the-fall Wild deodorant: www.wearewild.com

Join us for a conversation about what we did in 2021! Tea: We tried 38 different teas Podcasts: We talked about 23 different podcasts Books: We reached our reading goals! We each read over 100 books and completed an alphabet challenge Things we can't stop thinking about: Updates from some of the things we've talked about along the way

Tea: Piccadilly Blend from Whittard Podcast: Adam Buxton podcast Books: The Dark Artifices by Cassandra Clare Things we can't stop thinking about: People not reading and Baking Impossible ________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/how-do-you-brew/teabags/tea-discoveries-piccadilly-blend-teabags-350447.html Podcast: www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts Books:  Lady Midnight: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25494343-lady-midnight Lord of Shadows: www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312891-lord-of-shadows Queen of Air and Darkness: www.goodreads.com/book/show/13541056-queen-of-air-and-darkness Who doesn't read: www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/09/21/who-doesnt-read-books-in-america Baking Impossible: www.netflix.com/gb/title/81152744

Tea: Chocolate Mint Tea from The Republic of Tea Podcast: Work in Progress with Sophia Bush, with guest Blair Imani Book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Things we can't stop thinking about: Stephen Sondheim and Hanukkah ______________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/peppermint-chocolate-red-tea/p/v09993 Podcast: www.theworkinprogresspod.com With Blair Imani: www.podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blair-imani/id1479711891?i=1000543480832 Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary Stephen Sondheim: www.nytimes.com/2021/11/26/theater/stephen-sondheim-dead.html Smokey Robinson Happy Chanukah: https://youtu.be/SQPXGJIN8yQ

Join us for a discussion of our recent time together.  Find out what we were up to and how we celebrated Megan's birthday!

Tea: White Peach Tea from Stash Podcast: I Am All in With Scott Patterson Book: My Body is My Own by Tracy Hawkins Things we can't stop thinking about: Preventative medicine, paint by numbers and homemade holiday gifts

Happy Thanksgiving! Tea: Christmas Tea from Whittard Podcasts we're thankful for: Shortwave, Apartment 29A, the audio book of The Angels Call, and By the Book Books we're thankful for: Anthropocene Reviewed, Glint, and Reading Journals Things we're thankful for: Friends and family, being alive, technology, books and creative outlets, our jobs, and sceince ________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/christmas-tea-25-individually-wrapped-teabags-352229.html Podcasts: Shortwave: www.npr.org/podcasts/510351/short-wave The Angels Call by Guillaume Musso: www.goodreads.com/book/show/42287208-the-angel-s-call By the Book: www.bythebookpod.com/about-us Books: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green: www.goodreads.com/book/show/55145261-the-anthropocene-reviewed Glint by Raven Kennedy: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56530123-glint LitJoy Reading Journals: www.litjoycrate.com/products/reading-journal

Tea: Breakfast in Paris by Stash Podcast: Ologies with Alie Ward Book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Things we can't stop thinking about: The struggle of learning and a tea party at work  _________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.stashtea.com/products/breakfast-in-paris-black-tea-bagged Podcast:  Medusology with Rebecca Helm: www.alieward.com/ologies/medusology Toxinology with Anna Klompen: www.alieward.com/ologies/toxinology Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/9361589-the-night-circus

Tea: Number 12 Tea from TWG Podcast: Audible Interview with Leigh Bardugo Books: King of Scars Duology by Leigh Bardugo Things we can't stop thinking about: Shosh is going to visit Megan! Happy Veteran's Day! ________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.twgtea.com/teas/loose-leaf/number-12-tea Podcast: www.audible.co.uk/pd/FREE-Audible-Sessions-with-Leigh-Bardugo-Audiobook/B01NBKC666 Books: King of Scars: www.goodreads.com/book/show/36307634-king-of-scars Rule the Wolves: www.goodreads.com/book/show/36307674-rule-of-wolves

Tea: Secret Garden Tea from Litjoy Crate Podcast: Invisibilia from NPR Book: Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Things we can't stop thinking about: Squid Game and happiness ____________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.litjoycrate.com/products/tea-tin-the-secret-garden Podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/52766000-big-friendship Squid Game: www.netflix.com/gb/title/81040344 Freakonomics podcast: www.freakonomics.com/archive

Happy Halloween! Tea: Tinkerbell Neverland Tea from Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe Podcast: Myths and Legends Book: Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko Things we can't stop thinking about: Halloween candy and costumes _______________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.ukcornershoppe.com/collections/teas-loose-shakespeares-corner-shoppe-brand Podcast: www.mythpodcast.com Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/55624056-redemptor

Tea: Harry Potter's Butterbeer Tea from Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe Podcast: All In with Chris Hayes Books: The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare Things we can't stop thinking about: Digital art and Patreon ___________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.ukcornershoppe.com/products/harry-potter-butterbeer-tea?variant=34839833018524 Podcast: www.msnbc.com/all Books:  Clockwork Angel: www.goodreads.com/book/show/7171637-clockwork-angel Clockwork Prince: www.goodreads.com/book/show/10025305-clockwork-prince Clockwork Princess: www.goodreads.com/book/show/18335634-clockwork-princess Patreon: www.patreon.com/mfackcoaching

Tea: Watermelon Mint Iced Tea by The Republic of Tea Podcast: The Daily with Michael Barbaro Book: Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Things we can't stop thinking about: Worldwide elections and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir _____________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/watermelon-mint-black-iced-tea-pouches/p/v20079 Podcast: www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/53287484-midnight-sun Worldwide elections: Germany: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58698806 Canada: www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/21/canada-general-election-2021-full-results Russia: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58614227 Project Hail Mary: www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary

Tea: Passionfruit and Mango Green Tea from Whittard Podcast: What Should I Read Next? with Anne Vogel Book: We play the What Should I Read Next? game Things that we can't stop thinking about: Halloween Costumes and Commissioning Art _____________________________________________________ Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/tea-type/green-tea/passionfruit-mango-loose-tea-MSTR315051.html Podcast: www.modernmrsdarcy.com/what-should-i-read-next Passionfruit Mango green tea by Whittard  Podcast and Book Activity: What Should I Read Next?  By Anne Vogel

Tea: Dark Chocolate tea by Whittard Podcast: Favorites! Books: Precious Stone Trilogy by Kerstin Gier, translated by Anthea Bell Things we can't stop thinking about: Wingspan and covid dogs _____________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/tea-type/black-tea/dark-chocolate-loose-tea-MSTR327205.html Books: Ruby Red: www.goodreads.com/book/show/8835379-ruby-red Sapphire Blue: www.goodreads.com/book/show/12637458-sapphire-blue Emerald Green: www.goodreads.com/book/show/17343391-emerald-green Wingspan: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingspan_(board_game) Covid dogs: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/covid-dogs-miami-airport-b1919234.html www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2021/02/08/are-covid-sniffing-dogs-the-miami-heats-new-mvps/?sh=bbe33565ba1d

Tea: Microteas (White Blossom, Oriental Spice, Fruit Fusion, Mellow Mint) from Waterdrop Podcast: Megan and Shosh discuss their podcast listening order Book: The Eldest Curses from Cassandra Clare Things we can't stop thinking about: Wild University and Christo _____________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.en.waterdrop.com/collections/microtea Books: The Red Scrolls of Magic - www.goodreads.com/book/show/30295312-the-red-scrolls-of-magic The Lost Book of the White - www.goodreads.com/book/show/34605974-the-lost-book-of-the-white Wild University: www.wildforplanners.com/wilduniversity Christo: www.christojeanneclaude.net

Tea: Black Tea with Cranberry from Fortnum and Mason Podcast: This Land with Rebecca Nagle from Crooked Media Book: You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle Things we can't stop thinking about: Ivermectin and orbital sunrise _______________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.fortnumandmason.com/black-tea-with-cranberry-25-tea-bags Podcast: www.crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/#all-episodes Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/50027029-you-deserve-each-other Ivermectin:  www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/13/ivermectin-treatment-covid-19-anti-vaxxers-advocates Orbital sunrise:  www.nasa.gov/content/an-orbital-sunrise www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/31/first-picture-space-cosmonauts-science-museum-alexei-leonov

Tea: Mint Iced Tea from Southern Breeze Podcast: This Land with Rebecca Nagle from Crooked Media Books: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo  Things we can't stop thinking about: Lacey's mane and sharing Harry Potter ___________________________________ For more information, check out:  Tea: wwwl.southernbreezesweettea.com/products/mint-iced-tea-1-box?variant=29083001749588 Podcast: www.crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/#all-episodes Books:  Six of Crows: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23437156-six-of-crows Crooked Kingdom: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22299763-crooked-kingdom

Tea: Chelsea Garden by Whittard Podcast: Dolly Parton's America with Jad Abumrah and Shima Oliaee from WYNC Studios Book: How to be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer Things we can't stop thinking about: The flipped classroom model and Redbubble _________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/how-do-you-brew/teabags/tea-discoveries-chelsea-garden-25-individually-wrapped-teabags-350454.html Podcast: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/52436930-how-to-be-fine Flipped Classroom: www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/flipped-learning Red Bubble: www.redbubble.com

Tea: Whisky Tea from Whittard Podcast: Dolly Parton's America with Jad Abumrah and Shima Oliaee from WYNC Studios Book: Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo Things we can't stop thinking about: Megan's porch, Glow Up, and digital artwork -------------------------------------------------------------- Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/how-do-you-brew/loose-tea/whisky-loose-tea-pouch-100g-315069.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxqz6mPvJ8gIVhrHtCh0VEANuEAAYASAAEgL9afD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Podcast: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america Books: Shadow and Bone: www.goodreads.com/book/show/10194157-shadow-and-bone Siege and Storm: www.goodreads.com/book/show/14061955-siege-and-storm Ruin and Rising: www.goodreads.com/book/show/14061957-ruin-and-rising Shadow and Bone on Netflix: www.netflix.com/gb/title/80236319 Glow Up:  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071fs3c www.netflix.com/gb/title/81075536 Digital art on an ipad: www.procreate.art/ipad

Tea: Raspberry Iced Tea from Southern Breeze Books: The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare The Olympics! Things we can't stop thinking about: Mental health, vaccinations, and Waterdrop _________________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.southernbreezesweettea.com/products/raspberry-iced-tea-1-box?variant=1017320570908 Books: City of Bones: www.goodreads.com/book/show/256683.City_of_Bones City of Ashes: www.goodreads.com/book/show/1582996.City_of_Ashes City of Glass: www.goodreads.com/book/show/3777732-city-of-glass City of Fallen Angels: www.goodreads.com/book/show/6752378-city-of-fallen-angels City of Lost Souls: www.goodreads.com/book/show/8755776-city-of-lost-souls City of Heavenly Fire: www.goodreads.com/book/show/8755785-city-of-heavenly-fire Olympics: www.olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en Mental health at the Olympics: www.time.com/6088078/mental-health-olympics-simone-biles Comparing vaccinations to Nazi Germany: In France: www.apnews.com/article/europe-health-government-and-politics-coronavirus-pandemic-race-and-ethnicity-e3757c1c51abd7ce56473c455f6f880d In the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57962675 In the US: www.newsweek.com/oklahoma-gop-posts-facebook-meme-comparing-unvaccinated-jews-nazi-germany-1614865 www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/03/30/vaccine-passport-comparison-to-holocaust-symbols-stirs-debate/?sh=d48eb6a8f6b3 www.axios.com/holocaust-anti-vax-anti-mask-protests-denounced-883c509b-e8f9-443d-8447-a9ddf896dfad.html Waterdrop: www.en.waterdrop.com

Tea: Pineapple Cooler Iced Tea from Whittard Podcast: By the Book with Jolenta Greenburg and Kristen Meinzer Book: Dream More by Dolly Parton Things we can't stop thinking about: Having courage, racism in the UK, and weird mail __________________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.whittard.co.uk/tea/pineapple-cooler-iced-teabags-351593.html Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/15737115-dream-more Podcast: www.bythebookpod.com/about-us Racism in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57800431 www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12358799/lewis-hamilton-receives-online-racist-abuse-after-british-gp-win

Tea: Blueberry lavender iced tea from The Republic of Tea Podcast: By the Book with Jolenta Greenburg and Kristen Meinzer Book: Tokyo Ever after by Emiko Jean Things we can't stop thinking about: Travel, back to school supplies, Pride in July ___________________________________________ For more information, check out:  Tea: www.republicoftea.com/blueberry-lavender-daily-beauty-iced-tea-pouches/p/v20512 Podcast: www.bythebookpod.com/about-us Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860605-tokyo-ever-after San Diego Pride: www.sdpride.org

Tea: Black tea with peach from Fortum and Mason Things we can't stop thinking about: Alaska, Nikole Hanna-Jones, Trump suing FaceBook, bats, reading YA, and the Olympics -------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.fortnumandmason.com/black-tea-with-peach-25-tea-bags Nikole Hanna-Jones: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/06/nikole-hannah-jones-howard-university-rejecting-unc Trump suing FB: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57754435 Bats from Shortwave: www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012259192/fact-smack-bats-theyre-cooler-than-birds John Green: www.johngreenbooks.com The Olympics: www.olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en

Tea: Passionfruit, Mango, and Blood Orange Cold Infuse from Twinings Podcast: Planet Money from NPR Book: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Things we can't stop thinking about: Street parking CrossFit resource and the Euros football _________________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea:  www.twinings.co.uk/tea/cold-infuse www.twinings.com Podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/510289/planet-money Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860443-one-last-stop Street parking: www.streetparking.com Euros: www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020

Tea: Cucumber Melo Green Tea from Brooklyn Tea Podcast: Lovett or Leave It with Jon Lovett from Crooked Media Book: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green  Things we can't stop thinking about: Alaska and Magawa __________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.brooklyntea.com/collections/green/products/cucumber-melon-green Podcast: www.crooked.com/podcast-series/lovett-or-leave-it Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/55145261-the-anthropocene-reviewed Traveling to Alaska: www.travelalaska.com Magawa: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-57345703

Tea: Downton Abbey English Rose Tea from Republic of Tea Podcast: Shortwave with Maddie Sofia Books: Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn Things we can't stop thinking about: The joy of finding a new book, Erin Condren, Target, and podcast platforms _______________________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/downton-abbey-english-rose-tea/p/v20177 Podcast: www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1005140704/yep-we-made-up-vegetables Books: The Duke and I: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110391.The_Duke_and_I The Viscount Who Loved Me: www.goodreads.com/book/show/861326.The_Viscount_Who_Loved_Me An Offer From a Gentleman: www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman Romancing Mister Bridgerton: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110384.Romancing_Mister_Bridgerton To Sir Phillip, With Love: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110386.To_Sir_Phillip_With_Love When He Was Wicked: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110396.When_He_Was_Wicked It's in His Kiss: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110393.It_s_in_His_Kiss On the Way to the Wedding: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110388.On_the_Way_to_the_Wedding Erin Condren: www.erincondren.com Target: www.target.com Spotify podcasts: www.open.spotify.com/genre/podcasts-web Apple podcasts: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/genre/podcasts/id26

Tea: Earl Grey from Fortum and Mason Podcast: Dear Hank and John with John Green and Hank Green Book: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Things we can't stop thinking about: Returning to the office and paper cutting ---------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.fortnumandmason.com/earl-grey-classic-50-tea-bags Podcast: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dear-hank-john Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/51901147-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes X-ACTO: www.xacto.com/knives-blades.html

Tea: Mom, You're the Berry Best Tea (Red roobios with strawberry and vanilla) from Republic of Tea Podcast: Houston We Have a Podcast with Gary Jordan Book: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson Things we can't stop thinking about: June holidays and why we hold on to things --------------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/mom-you-are-the-berry-best-strawberry-vanilla-gift-tea/p/v20334 Podcast: www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/42201395-sorcery-of-thorns June holidays:  Pride month -  www.nationaltoday.com/pride-month www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52872693 Juneteenth - www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth www.edition.cnn.com/2021/06/15/politics/juneteenth-federal-holiday-senate-vote/index.html

Tea: Brambleberry Iced Tea from Republic of Tea Podcast: 1619 with Nikole Hanna-Jones from The New York Times Books: From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout Things we can't stop thinking about: Dog food, Pint of Science, upcycling and repurposing, and laughing at inappropriate jokes ------------------------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/search.aspx?ss=brambleberry&x=0&y=0 Podcast: www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html Books: From Blood and Ash - www.goodreads.com/book/show/52831200-from-blood-and-ash Kingdom of Flesh and Fire - www.goodreads.com/book/show/54319549-a-kingdom-of-flesh-and-fire Crown of Gilded Bones - www.goodreads.com/book/show/55240343-the-crown-of-gilded-bones Pint of Science: www.pintofscience.com Upcycling and repurposing: check out Pinterest for ideas! - www.pinterest.com Saturday Night Live: www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers

Tea: Sweet & Spicy peppermint from Good Earth Tea Co. Podcast: 1619 with Nikole Hanna-Jones from The New York Times Books: Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas Things we can't stop thinking about: Update on the Arizona vote recount, The Supreme Court, and the art of asking _______________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.goodearth.com/collections/sweet-spicy/products/sweet-spicy-peppermint-tea Podcast: www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html Books:  Throne of Glass -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/7896527-throne-of-glass Crown of Midnight -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/17167166-crown-of-midnight Heir of Fire -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/20613470-heir-of-fire Queen of Shadows -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/18006496-queen-of-shadows Empire of Storms -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/28260587-empire-of-storms Tower of Dawn -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/31450852-tower-of-dawn Kingdom of Ash -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/33590260-kingdom-of-ash Arizona vote recount: www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/us/arizona-recount-audit-republicans.html www.fivethirtyeight.com/features/post-election-audits-are-normal-whats-happening-in-arizona-is-anything-but The Supreme Court: www.edition.cnn.com/2021/05/17/politics/supreme-court-abortion-mississippi/index.html www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/18/us-supreme-court-abortion-test-case-mississippi-precedent Asking questions: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer www.goodreads.com/book/show/20980987-the-art-of-asking-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-let-people-hel

Tea: Lipton Real Iced Tea -- Green tea with mint Podcast: 1619 from The New York Times with Nicole Hana Jones Book: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Things we can't stop thinking about: Giving the cold shoulder/temperature regulation, Chernobyl, and Pomegranates ------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.lipton.com Podcast: www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/43923951-such-a-fun-age Temperature regulation: Radiolab podcast -- www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/kleptotherms Chernobyl: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/chernobyl-explosion-nuclear-radiation-ukraine-b1845672.html www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a36364988/chernobyl-nuclear-reactions How to deseed a pomegranate: www.self.com/story/best-way-deseed-pomegranate

Tea: Brambleberry from Republic of Tea Podcast: America Dissected from Crooked Media Book: Educated by Tara Westover Things we can't stop thinking about: Voting in local UK elections and snow days ------------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.republicoftea.com/search.aspx?ss=brambleberry&x=0&y=0 Podcast: Hosted by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed www.crooked.com/podcast-series/america-dissected Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated Voting in the UK: www.gov.uk/elections-in-the-uk/local-government Main UK parties:  www.labour.org.uk www.conservatives.com Snow days: www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/03/snow-days-are-endangered-remote-learning/618216 www.wired.com/story/in-defense-of-snow-days

Book: The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms Things we can't let go of: Voting recount in Arizona and leveling up --------------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/52679870-the-bright-side-of-going-dark AZ vote recount: www.nytimes.com/2021/05/09/us/arizona-vote-count-republicans.html www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-audit-2020-election-recount-gop-maricopa-county

Tea:  Peach Tranquility and Jade Citrus Mint by Teavana Podcast: The Ezra Klein Show from The New York Times ---------------------------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.teavana.com/tea-sachets Podcast: www.nytimes.com/column/ezra-klein-podcast

Tea: Black tea with strawberry by Fortum and Mason Podcast: The Hidden Brain from NPR Books: Ember in the Ashes, Torch Against the Night, Reaper at the Gates, and Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir Things we can't stop thinking about: The Circle ________________________________ For more information, check out:  Tea: www.fortnumandmason.com/black-tea-with-strawberry-25-tea-bags Podcast: www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain Books: www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774758-an-ember-in-the-ashes www.goodreads.com/book/show/25558608-a-torch-against-the-night www.goodreads.com/book/show/30809786-a-reaper-at-the-gates www.goodreads.com/book/show/31520883-a-sky-beyond-the-storm The Circle: www.netflix.com/gb/title/81044551

Tea: Clipper Classic Everyday Tea Podcast: Pod Save the World from Crooked Media Book: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Things we can't stop thinking about: Indian jumping ants and Composting ________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.clipper-teas.com Podcast: www.crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/50158128-raybearer Indiana jumping ants: www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/indian-jumping-ants-shrink-and-regrow-brains How to compost: www.npr.org/2020/04/07/828918397/how-to-compost-at-home Composting bins:  UK: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N8TWX2M/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A29JKHMVS1H00Q&psc=1 US: www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-Dual-Chamber-Compost-Tumbler/dp/B0785HCXB5/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=composting+bin&qid=1620146956&sr=8-10

Tea: Mint Matcha Green from Pukka Podcast: The Rachel Maddow Show from MSNBC Book: Extreme Weather by Torrey Maloof Things we can't stop thinking about: Trauma passing down through DNA and the perfect gel pen -------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.pukkaherbs.com Podcast: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/26619491-extreme-weather Trauma: Into America podcast with Trymaine Lee from MSNBC -- www.msnbc.com/intoamerica Gel pens: TUL pens -- www.officedepot.com/a/browse/tul-pens/N=5+4520&cbxRefine=592195

Tea: Royal Blend by Fortnum and Mason Podcast: The Indicator from NPR Books: A Court of Thornes and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Things we can't stop thinking about: Eating plastic and when your sense of taste begins to develop --------------------------------------- For more information, check out: Tea: www.fortnumandmason.com/royal-blend-50-tea-bag-tin Podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/510325/the-indicator-from-planet-money?t=1619014266141 Books: www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096824-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927395-a-court-of-mist-and-fury www.goodreads.com/book/show/23766634-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin www.goodreads.com/book/show/31076583-a-court-of-frost-and-starlight www.goodreads.com/book/show/53138095-a-court-of-silver-flames Eating plastic: www.hbo.com/last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver/2021 Tastes developing in utero from No Stupid Questions podcast: freakonomics.com/nsq

Tea: Cornish Pixies Tea by Geek Gear (Blueberry Blossom) Podcast: The Daily from The New York Times Book:  The Princess Trials by Cordelia K Castel Things we can't stop thinking about: NLF vaccinations, Anchor, and Easter Candy __________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.geekgearbox.com Podcast: www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/53320739-the-princess-trials NFL vaccinations: www.si.com/nfl/2021/03/25/nfl-will-not-require-players-coaches-covid-19-vaccine Anchor: anchor.fm

Tea: Snowy Owl Tea by Geek Gear (Vanilla Blend White Tea) Podcast: How to Save a Planet Book: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Things we can't stop thinking about: The American Rescue Plan and Magic Puzzles _____________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.geekgearbox.com Podcast: gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/45047384-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea The American Rescue Plan: www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2021/01/20/president-biden-announces-american-rescue-plan Magic Puzzles: magicpuzzlecompany.com

Tea: Basilisk Blood Tea from Geek Gear (Wild Cherries Black Tea)  Podcast: What a Day from Crooked Media  Book:  The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn  Things we can't stop thinking about:  The politicization of masks and public health measures and our Litjoy reading journals.  _________________________ For more information, check out: Tea: www.geekgearbox.com Podcast: www.crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day On Instagram: Dogtor Starfox Fauci @fauci.kpup Book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/110391.The_Duke_and_I Reading journals: www.litjoycrate.com