This story was originally published as part of Upbeat Nonsense Issue #1 and separately reposted December 9.
3 lovely things
Here’s what’s holding my attention
These are some of my favorites these days so hopefully you love them too.

If you’re looking for something wholesome with an incredible cast, check out Fionna and Cake. Yes, it’s a sequel to Adventure Time, but you can arguably watch this without it.
The second season just came out and Episode 5 features a special cameo from one of my favorite rappers, Open Mike Eagle.

I’d been going through a music drought. So, by the time that West End Girl memes started flooding my social media feeds, I knew I was in.
Lily Allen’s new album “West End Girl” is a scathing look at infidelity and reclaiming your life after heartbreak.
Looking for raw girl anger set to catchy pop beats? This is for you.

Born with disabilities, Rosemary was the eldest Kennedy daughter. Like lots of people, I didn’t know her family had her lobotomized at 23 years old. The procedure physically disabled her and left her unable to talk.
Although she was never formally diagnosed, there is some evidence to suggest she was autistic and therefore emotional and unruly.
For decades, her family kept her story a secret — until this book.

