In Case You Missed It: 9 Links for Friday, September 27

I’m thrilled that this week’s link list was curated by Aja Frost of Platonic Love, a twice-weekly newsletter by two friends (Aja and Aliza) who cover everything from the anxiety and joy of making friends as adults to motherhood, and how to make a great toast (I have referred to these tips more than once!). They’re both thoughtful and wise, and I learn something from each issue—including how to use Reddit!

1. I was fascinated by this deep-dive into two chains battling it out to become Shake Shack for tacos. (Texas Monthly is such an underrated source for long-form journalism!)

2. So heartwarming: 13 SoCal residents on why they love their age-gap friendships.

3. Muji opens an Airbnb on the art island of Teshima in Japan. My fiance and I went to this island a few years ago; it’s one of our favorite places in the world.  

4. Chat podcasts are taking over the medium, again.

5. Loved Violet Witchel’s guide to how gluten-free people should act (she’s GF herself.)

6. This is important: The theory that men evolved to hunt and women to gather is wrong.

7. Traveling without infuriating the locals.

8. Ooh, fun.

9. Would love to try an heirloom watermelon. One day! 🍉

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