This week's in thoughts

A string of random thinking

Thought n.1

I was reading a manuscript about brand communications and this theory called SOR was mentioned

“Emotions stimulated by environmental stimuli strongly influence behavioral responses.”

It went on to say that communication is one of those stimuli “essential to social interaction.” Honestly, most often I prefer avoiding social interaction, as in disappearing to get my shit together, talking with the pup, and enjoying my own company in the AC with the book and a glass of wine. And I know I am not alone in this, yet there are many people who don’t understand.

Thought n.2

This brings thought n.2 in the latest newsletter by Maria Popova in The Marginalian. She describes the love letter to life that a famous Spanish poet wrote to his beloved donkey: “tenderness to salve our bruising contact with reality, to warm us awake from the frozen stupor of near-living.” I don’t have a donkey, but I guess our rescue pup will do with helping me relish in the quiet calmness of stillness in the sunset, the concentration in mending a ripped shirt, or arranging fresh flowers. And yeah, if I choose to stay in and avoid the noise is personal to me.

Resolution

I went back to sharing authentically and intentionally, AKA whenever I feel it’s right, on social media, which for me is IG only with a side of Threads.

Thought n.3

And Just Like That Nicole Ari Parker and RHONY Jenna Lyons are my Summer ‘23 girl crush.

Resolution

I found the perfect recipe: combine a fresh haircut with your signature perfume to beat the dangerously percolating thoughts of Botox and facelifts. In your downtime play profusely with wooden lymphatic massage torture tools. And choose your BBFFs.

Thought n.4

European hair products smell sexier than their bubblegummy American counterparts. You will not prove me wrong.

Thought n.5

Germans, it was said, were the travelers in sandals and white athletic socks. You could tell an Italian banker because he was the one in brown shoes, no matter what color his suit was. The British, on the other hand, went around intoning “no brown in town.” American tourists wore sneakers. - Cit. Vanessa Friedman, NYT Fashion Critic

Shall we add Miami men for fun? Beefeater, nylon shorts, and plastic flip-flops.

Resolution

Must love Miami, especially your special body shop with vintage cars for sale.