I 💜 Amber Hunt. Not JUST because she is from Cincinnati my home town and does great and important reporting for the @enquirer but also for her podcasts Aftermath and the much missed Accused (which just debuted its season 3!)

I 💜 Amber Hunt. Not JUST because she is from Cincinnati my home town and does great and important reporting for the @enquirer but also for her podcasts Aftermath and the much missed Accused (which just debuted its season 3!) Credit also to Amber's reporting partner on Accused, Amanda Rossman. You are a mighty team. So happy to have you once again in my ears. X,SJ

If you are looking for a way to pass some time this weekend, I hope you will consider this wonderful podcast @kerningcultures It will transport you to places far away and introduce you to stories and people you likely do not know. It's so beautifully done by all the reporters and contributors and the time spent listening gets us all one step closer to better understanding those whose lives seem very different from our own. X,SJ

Oh this is good! X, SJ Ps it's a podcast

My new obsession. I know, I'm late to the party. But no matter how often you have heard or read the glowing reviews of this podcast, it cannot in any way harm or spoil hearing for yourself. If you haven't yet, download Madeleine Barans brilliant investigative journey of Curtis Flowers. X, SJ

Podcast alert! On Africa by Travis Adkins For me a revelation. Incredibly informative, deeply interesting and all absorbing. But I'm running out of episodes! X, SJ

App Obsession - New York Times crossword puzzle.

For those that didn't catch the #-the app is call Real Mah Jong.

Hello Steve Perry! Journey's induction at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Yeah, we been waiting "Patiently" X, SJ

I just read this too short interview with the great, legendary singer/songwriter @lorettalynnofficial on @nytimes (you can find it in their book section) It's so wonderful and many of her answers are terrifically surprising. Best of all is her quote about books taking her to places she has never been and given her time with people (characters) she might never have known. She speaks for so many.

Ps thank you @grubstreet for your article on where to find the absolute best cold noodles in NYC. I am obedient and grateful to find the absolute best cold noodles in NYC. I am obedient and grateful!

Who should everyone be following right now? - A word of the day.

@nalichniki posts little houses in Russia, which I think are really interesting.

@craftspring A stumbled upon revelation. Temporarily snuggled up in Union Square for the holiday season but always home in Brooklyn. Utterly charming, irresistible doing the good work. Take 1 second to visit their page. I'm not telling which ornaments I got for the Broderick children. So few surprises left...I will reveal, it was nearly impossible to choose!