What’s up, my lovelies?!? I hope you had an excellent long weekend, if you had one. And if you had to work, which I know some of you had to, I hope that you at least ate a pint of amazing ice cream in protest.

It’s a light one today because I did my best to stay away from the internet over the weekend (#selfcare) but here are a few pieces I wanted to offer up to your eyeballs. Also, it's my 35th birthday on Thursday, so I might treat my old-ass self to a couple of morning sleep-ins, so know that if you're not getting the Missive, that the wolves have gotten me or something.

• If you’re reading this Missive from your pocket computer, you are probably a beneficiary of this detente: U.S. and China tech have played nice for decades. Now, a fork in the road.

• Sometimes, it’s about the heroes we need: This rogue Muni driver broke the rules and printed the first streetcar schedules on his own.

• Imma put this out there: The Criminalization of Abortion Began as a Business Tactic. Because of course it did.

• And finally, my Mum sent me this highly accurate take on my home and native land: Let’s face it. Canada is a nation of annoying humblebraggarts. That’s right, DRAG US NATIONAL POST. DRAG. US.

You’re all freaking delightful and I am grateful for you. Be kind to each other.

Xoxo Amy