Reading Under the Radar: A Programming Note
In which I take a hiatus
Hello readers,
Today is a post I genuinely never thought I’d write. But I am tired. I’ve had a ton of changes and challenges over the last few months, and I naively believed if I just got through “one more week,” things would magically be different soon.
Between moving to a different state, navigating chronic illnesses, deaths in the family, spending time with loved ones, not to mention holding a full-time job and caring for my very anxious dog (and my anxious self), I’m a bit run down.
I sit in my new home and feel incredibly lucky — I’m surrounded by things I love and a life I built for myself. But I’m also struggling to find my place in the world, even now, at 32. And I need some time to rest my brain and not feel like I need to be chronically online. It’s extremely easy for me to tell others how important rest is — and extremely difficult to put it into practice myself (Enneagram Type 1s? Hello!).
I will be taking April off, and pausing all paid subscriptions so you don’t need to worry about being charged. I hope everyone is able to take the time they need to rest, and I genuinely can’t wait to return with more books and to embrace you all.
Thank you so much for being here, for being a reader, and for taking care of yourselves.
In the meantime, here are some of my favorite recommendations, and I’ll see you all in May!
Have a good rest, Cassie -- and thanks for role modeling to all of us that it's best to take the time when we need it!
So happy to read this, Cassie -- not because I want you to go away, but because I love seeing people give themselves what they need. Your people will still be here when you return. In the meantime, do what you need to do, and take the best possible care of yourself that you can. Sending lots of love and support your way, always 🩷