First Yawn: In The Bedroom With Elliot Page, Art By Cory Feder, Bread Porn & The Pasta Girlfriend Playlist of Dreams
Welcome to my Monday musings, where I ramble on about a few things that have caught my eye over the weekend.
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Here’s some things that have caught my eye over the weekend from the beautiful and emotive work of Cory Feder, delicious sourdough recipes from A Sour Stories, the perfect soulful summer playlist and the thought provoking conversation on identity and expression in Sam Smiths conversational podcast - The Pink House.
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The Pink House With Sam smith - In The Bedroom With Elliot Page
Full of charm, this heartwarming series by Sam Smith in conversation with Elliot Page is one of my favourite podcasts at the moment. These intimate conversations allow us think about queer culture, lived experiences and how expression is integral to being our authentic selves.
In this episode of The Pink House with Sam Smith, the two engage in an open and heartfelt conversation about identity, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating fame. Elliot Page shares personal experiences of coming out as transgender, the journey towards self-acceptance, and the impact it has had on his life and career.
The discussion also touches on the importance of representation in media, mental health, and the power of community in supporting one's true self. Throughout the episode, Sam and Elliot offer insights into the complexities of gender and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights, making it a profound and inspiring dialogue.
Check out the full episode here.
A Sour Stories Substack
Smell that? Let the delicious scent of freshly baked bread wash over you this morning. After stumbling around Substack in a hangry haze I came across Sour Story, a blog all about bread.
Yes, bread but also buns, Challa and cardamon rolls - this mouthwatering page invites readers to try their hand at sourdough baking, giving you all the tips and tricks to wow your friends and family with you expert baking skills.
I’m very lucky that my husband is a keen baker and bakes some of the most delicious bread and now I’m craving a good slice of golden brown toast spread with butter and a touch of marmalade. Call me Paddington Bear.
Check out A Sour Stories Substack here.
Cory Feder
Delve into the psychedelic world of artist Cory Feder, a storyteller at heart, she uncovers the magic hidden in the mundane by reweaving threads of her experience into new forms.
Using various mediums from drawing, sculpture, music and animation Feder explores ideas of identity, culture and language within her work. Raised between a mother from South Korea and a father from the Bronx, Feder tackles the complex feelings of ‘otherness’. Her stories explore how one’s relationship to the other is a mirror to one’s relationship to the self.
Whether it’s between cities, material or the self and other, she operates from a space of perpetual transit, transforming meaning from both public mythologies and personal dreams to communicate in a form that is inclusive of all beings.
Sometimes I want to untie the entire universe.
Untangle every knot of my morning ritual and nighttime routine
Inspect every colored thread of my friends, loved ones, teachers
Cut open every seam that seals my identity into a pretty shape
To undo it all and piece it back together with every particle of magic that settled like dust in the fabric
No more settled dust.
View more work by Cory Feder here.
Pasta Girlfriend Playlist
Float away to Italy's shimmering silver lakes with this perfect summer playlist.
Featuring soothing melodies and soulful tunes, this mixtape is the perfect soundtrack for relaxing as summer winds down. Bask in the final glow of the season, transport yourself to Italian vistas, and enjoy the dulcet tones of Richard Swift, Lucio Battisti, and Gilles Rivard.
Listen to the full playlist here on Spotify
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