I haven’t eaten a pop-tart in years, but I loved reading this fun and unexpectedly poetic ode to pop-tarts, “In Praise of the Humble Pop-Tart, the Ultimate Endurance Breakfast.”
In a major win for showing how researcher bias can result in bad science, a recent study found that the mental-health crisis from the pandemic was minimal. The BBC article notes that “the review did not look at lower-income countries, or specifically focus on children, young people and those with existing problems, the groups most likely affected.” (Emphasis mine.) The BBC News tweet about the study received some gentle pushback in reply.
Silicon Valley Bank failed, and was promptly bailed out. Writer Roxane Gay tweeted, “I hope someone is writing about people who support bank bailouts and demonstrate resistance to student loan debt forgiveness.” (Some journalists have commented.) The student loan forgiveness plan, which would particularly benefit low- and middle-income earners, is continuing to meet challenges, and cuts were made to the food stamp program this month.
Apropos of nothing, here is an article on how a belief in meritocracy is not only false, it’s bad for you.
Elena Goukassian’s 2018 article “Time Lords” from Lapham’s Quarterly offers a fascinating history of authoritarian time changes. (Related: Should we abolish Daylight Saving Time?)
Earlier this week I had two poems published in the newest issue of The Summerset Review. Both poems are available in the online issue. Here’s the first:
Thanks for reading,
Kate
Although I have been slacking in my actual reading, I have been eyeing up this post since the day I got the alert. The title just intrigued me so much. :D That article/ode about Pop-Tarts was delightful. Also, I can't recall if I mentioned it when you first had the poems published, but a big congratulations to you. I also noticed the comment on the one you linked here. Finding out that your craft has touched someone and/or brought them comfort is such high praise. Bravo to you, and well earned. <3