Mandatory Fun
Lauren Paige GoldsteinThe contents of my brain, in your inbox. Recommendations, recipes, ramblings. And pictures of strangers' dogs.
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A gift guide + my thoughts on the National Dog Show
Before we get to the gift guide portion of this email, I want to take a moment to congratulate Claire the Scottish Deerhound on her big Best In Show win at this year's National Dog Show. Described as "the picture of elegance" by this year's...
Hello from a bench on 19th Street!
I am writing to you from a bench on the corner of 19th Street and Irving Place, one of my favorite spots in my neighborhood, not only because it's right in front of Caffè Panna, but also because this corner is one of the best dog-and-baby-w...
#5: Contemplating chicken ownership
Thinking about how I can engineer my life in a way that allows me to own a small army of chickens is my favorite form of escapism these days. I'm specifically interested in Silkies, a very fancy-looking breed of chicken known to be friendly...
#4: Bread in Captivity
Is a global pandemic the right time to revive your months-dead newsletter?
I've been in quarantine for 53 days now, and every few days I say to myself, "Lauren, you should send your newsletter this week. You have nothing else to do. There...
#3: I Have Work, And Then I Have A Dinner Thing
Aaaand we're back, with newsletter attempt #3.
I started this project in summer 2018, promising to deliver a weekly newsletter; then, in winter 2019, I tried again, with a once-a-month goal. I thought, "I have so many ideas to share! I lo...
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Marketing consultant, lady of the internet, tuna lover, amateur ceramicist
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