Some happy links and cool clips for you this week!

Gifts with Meaning: Nicholas Kristof, who wrote Half the Sky, offers his annual holiday gift guide, “the chance to recommend presents more meaningful than a tie or sweater.”

How “treat yourself” became the marketing mantra of the 21st century. (Who can stop themselves from reading an article when Michel Foucault is mentioned in the first paragraph?)

68 InspiringΒ Writing Tips from 9 Great Writers. My fave? Have the guts to cut. Thank you, Mr. Vonnegut.

Still in need ofΒ book recommendations for holiday gifts? My suggestions are here, but check out Book Page’s Top 25 Books of 2015 for more ideas.

Former opinion columnistΒ and food writer for The New York Times,Β Mark Bittman explainsΒ Why I Quit My Dream Job.

I finally saw Inside Out. Did you enjoy it as much as I did?

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Have a great weekend, everyone!Β 

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