Riley was in a Mr. Clean Commercial

Also, it's my birthday

My birthday, a wild look into the attention economy and a discussion about that one commercial that plays eternally in your head.

Also, make sure and scroll to the end so you can see Riley in a Mr. Clean commercial.

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Today is my birthday. I am 38.

I’m going to spend the day writing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I am here visiting my friend Camille Andros. We’re kind of being writing accountability partners. So that means we write all day, only meeting up for walks and food. It’s the best. Camille is an amazing children’s book author. I love all her books, but The Dress and The Girl has a very special place in my heart.

When I got to her house, she had a lovely room waiting for me, a big bed with white sheets and a little basket of snacks. There was a present too. It was the coziest pair of pajamas. I mean, I can’t remember the last time I had a proper set of pajamas now that I think about it? I usually just wear sweats and whatever t shirt I’ve stained past the point of wearing in public. I called Riley as soon as I opened the gift, “She got me pajamas! Like I am a grown up!” Sometimes we just don’t deserve the goodness we get.

I am writing this newsletter from this bed. My cup runneth over.

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Thank you so much for your comments and emails about yesterday’s piece. It really felt amazing to connect with so many of you through it.

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