My dearest darlings, how are you? It was a scary weekend in the Bay Area, with widespread blackouts, howling winds and catastrophic firestorms. I hope that everyone is safe. And if you’ve got any cash to spare, consider donating it to the Red Cross.

To the content!

• One year ago, eleven were killed while worshipping in their synagogue. Today, The Atlantic asks the troubling question, Will Anyone Remember 11 Dead Jews?

• Friend of the Missive Greg shared this excellent piece, and we need to shout it louder, for those in the back: Shaming actors for their day jobs is classism disguised as entertainment.

• Now here’s a headline: TMZ Emailed The Secret Service About Eminem’s Trump Lyrics. Agents Then Investigated The Rapper.

• Hey ladies? Let’s all try to get haircuts that we like, for us, and not spend as much time wondering what others will think of it—easier said than done, but now I’m considering bangs again: I Convinced 4 Women to Get the Haircut They Never Thought They’d Get.

• And finally, an adorable dog was photographed imitating an Orca sculpture in Vancouver, and it is just too much cute. You know what, I really needed some puppy love this weekend, and this helped fill that need.
  

  

Y’all are great. Be kind to each other, and stay safe!

Xoxo Amy