5 things for friday

what it's like to be jewish in america right now. plus: what i do when i'm feeling down, an amazing thriller, the most perfect risotto recipe, and more

happy friday, friends!

this was a week in which i felt, if not entirely down in the dumps, like i was riding a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. a heated conversation in my DMs set my tuesday off a rocky start, a job opportunity i’d known was a big swing but had applied to anyway sent a rejection email, penny had a cold that warranted a vet visit (she i…