Later, Joe shared a YouTube lecture he thought I’d find interesting: Amanda Montell – Crash Course: The Secret Language of Cults. The 45-minute talk is about linguistics, culture, and belonging. Montell’s delivery was easy to follow and very informative.
One of the points she made was how certain words and phrases become common in everyday life, sometimes without us realizing the impact they carry. Over time, meanings shift or get twisted, and the same word can take on very different meanings for different groups. It reminded me of how the word “woke” has become so loaded, depending on who uses it.
At first, I thought Crash Course was part of the title, but it’s actually the name of a YouTube channel that offers short, engaging lessons on a wide variety of topics. They cover everything from Native American history to “Death and the Afterlife Across Religions.” I may need to fit a few of those episodes in between my current TubiTV series binge.
Speaking of TubiTV, it’s free to watch and has a surprisingly wide range of options — from British and Australian series to U.S. shows and movies. Right now, I’m making my way through The Dead Zone while also enjoying Rosemary & Thyme and Midsomer Murders. On the book side of things, I’ve picked up Terry Pratchett’s The Truth again — always a favorite reread.
So that’s where I’m at: a little bit of learning, a little bit of TV comfort, and a little bit of Pratchett. What’s your guilty pleasure these days — in books or in shows?
Today reminded me how nourishing it is to balance connection, curiosity, and comfort. A conversation with Eleanor, new ideas from Montell, and familiar stories on screen and page — together they make the day feel whole.
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