Gymnastics hair: a retrospective. You know you need this right about now. Consider it homework for the upcoming Olympics.
People with kids at the beach vs. people without kids at the beach. Sometimes these kinds of articles take this stuff over the top but I thought this one was spot-on in all the best ways.
This woman's report of being harassed in SLC was mostly disheartening (because racism around impressionable young people), but just a little bit heartening, too, thanks to a crowd who stood up for her. [HT Andrew]
I'm sure you've seen this a few times already, but just in case, read about how Donald Trump's ghostwriter thinks Trump is a sociopath, among other things.
Five golden rules for how NOT to name your baby. [HT Myrna]
I always wonder how universities decide where/whether to send their students for study abroad. Back in the day, BYU relied heavily on the State Dept warning list, which was (and they knew it) imperfect. In 2004 they let their Egypt study abroad students come on a trip to Syria (we met up with them a few times), but by 2006 and 2007 Syria was off-limits.
I haven't thought through it yet all the way, but I'm leaning towards feeling like this when it comes to "voting your conscience" in November. Jeremy thinks he probably won't vote; I totally get that, but I have arranged to send in an overseas absentee ballot.
Pretty succinct. // Why Your Protest Vote Is Wasted and Dangerous https://t.co/MafVcpU5uT pic.twitter.com/DhYHsSXU4a
— Eric D. Snider (@EricDSnider) July 22, 2016
I approve of this food-based look at expat life around the world, which includes a chapter written by my friend Shannon!
