Incense, Italian Hand Gestures, and Dating with Upasna Barath (the Newest 831 Stories Author!)

Ah, we can’t wait for you to get to hang with Upasna Barath! We chat *THINGIES* with the author and playwright—and also discuss her experience writing Comedic Timing, a modern bi-awakening with exceptional dialogue and the most charming friendships. It’s the next exceedingly delightful 831 Stories release, out tomorrow!

the linkage:

• Upasna’s Thingies include incense in the mornings (Upstate Stock’s Albany Black Spruce, specifically), scented body oil over perfume (Nuxe FTW), a red lip with no makeup ( Violette Bisou Balm—and maybe she’ll try Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon?), Italian hand gestures, a heating pad, meaningful apologies, and Opsin Archive ceramics. 
  

• Also, onions are approaching A Moment in untraditional formats (as in, on feet?)? 
  

• Keith Haring helps us define cutie eyes—shoutout to Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch—and even if you can’t make it to Luna Luna, check out the original posters and merch.
  

• What does a meaningful apology look like to you? Share at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva.

the sponsors (and promos!)

• Treat your hair to Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.
  

• Launch your store on Shopify and get a $1-a-month trial with our link.

YAY.

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