This time of year can be very stressful for many. I enjoyed this article on how the Navy SEALs beat stress by box breathing. A nice tool to get you through the holiday season.

The 2020 Tournament of Books has released their long list. I use this list to drive my reading selections. I’m looking forward to working my way through many of these options.

I’m not a big fan of nonfiction, but I’m always willing to consider a good story. Here’s Slate’s list of the best nonfiction books of the past 25 years. I recommend Fun Home and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (mostly because they’re the only 2 on the list that I’ve read!)