1. Elizabeth Holmes, of Theranos fame (or infamy), is on trial, and there are 2 really good podcasters who are all over it. ABC’s Rebecca Jarvis is adding more episodes to her The Dropout podcast to cover the trial. If you’re note familiar with what happened with Theranos, or you want a refresher, listen to her podcast from the beginning. I re-listened to it over the last couple of weeks, and it’s fantastic. Now she’s adding more about the trial, and I am back for it! And in addition, John Carreyrou, who broke the story about the fraud at Theranos for the Wall Street Journal and eventually wrote a book about it, Bad Blood (which I also highly recommend to get the whole story), and now he’s back with a podcast about the trial. Bad Blood: The Final Chapter is fascinating, with insider stories that I hadn’t heard on The Dropout. It’s all making me so happy!
2. The weather is getting cooler, so I am getting ready for the cold weather cooking. I love comfort foods, and fall and winter and early spring are the best times of year for that. The roast chicken, the four-hour braises, the soups and stews and casseroles. I love it all! I want to make and eat short ribs and chicken and mashed potatoes and deep casseroles filled with gravy or cheese. And 3 little words: Chicken! And! Noodles! Bring it all on!
3. It’s a 3 day weekend (Labor Day, wahoo!), so for me, tomorrow is a Bonus DonDon Day! I mean, how could you not want an extra day hanging out with a cat who gives such good side-eye?
*what is making me happy this week
