#BreakThings: The Silent One

03.17.21

I’m all talked out today.

So let’s just get right to the #BreakThings.

If you missed yesterday’s edition, find it here.

When I was younger, I wasn't a great employee. It was a skill that I had to learn. And I always felt sheepish about my earlier behavior, and have tried very hard to cultivate a new reputation for myself. So this ‘Ask a Boss’ discussing how to repair a bad reputation in your workplace really resonated with me. Because it’s never too late to start again.

Supporting women’s sports is something that we could all do a better job of. This year, I’m going to follow my beloved Zags through the women’s NCAA tourney with a ferocious intensity. If you’re new to women’s basketball, the NYT has a great article to get you up to speed on the teams and the tourney.

As the weather warms, it’s time to swap out your leggings for something a little more summery. These linen pants from Amazon are super comfortable, breezy, and perfect for spring. They’re like sweatpants for April.

If you lived through the 1980s, you probably remember Chippendale’s exotic dancers. The all-male revue was everywhere — including SNL. The podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy discusses the history of the Chippendale’s, a tale of corruption, greed and murder.