Good Seedlets #17

Watch to nurture…….

• Tiny Desk Concert: Gypsy : Audra embodies everything one hopes for—and more—in the most Tony-nominated performer of our time. I had the privilege of seeing this show live, and it was nothing short of alchemy. Grateful beyond words to revisit that brilliance through this Tiny Desk Concert. Rose’s Turn transcends performance; it’s a revelation, a communion.

• Actors on Actors: Jonathan Groff and Nicole Scherzinger: Absolutely worth watching, if only for the quiet charm and irresistible warmth of Jonathan Groff—he radiates the easy familiarity of an old friend. This conversation unfolds with genuine intimacy. Actors on Actors always offers something singular, but this exchange lingers; it delights, it connects.

• The Four Seasons. This series is well worth your time—Tina Fey’s touch as writer and producer lends intelligence, humor,  and emotional nuance to the series. Through its exploration of evolving relationships, the show offers a thoughtful meditation on intimacy, distance, and the quiet transformations that occur over time.

Follow to grow……. 

•  @ericasmith.educates  sex educator who combats purity culture to provide comprehensive sex education to all ages.  

• @theeqschool  a way to navigate emotions and observe relationship patterns. 

 Read to root……. 

• Why Art is The Answer by Kate Murray. This article is a powerful exploration of how to move through the paralysis of our current political moment, reminding us that action and art are deeply intertwined. It’s a stirring call to resist numbness and instead engage with purpose, creativity, and intention. A much-needed reminder that even amidst uncertainty, we still get to choose how we live, create, and respond.

• The Wedding People by Alison Espach. This book felt like the kind of novel that finds you at just the right moment. I devoured it in two days—curled up with coffee, ignoring my phone, swept away by characters so real and flawed they felt like old friends you’re rooting for even when they don’t have it all together. Espach’s wit is sharp, her heart even sharper, and the way she writes about loneliness, love, and those weird in-between spaces in life left me both laughing and aching. I’d press this book into a friend’s hands without hesitation—it's tender, hilarious, and quietly profound.

• Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. This is easily one of my favorite reads of 2025 so far—quirky, sharp, and disarmingly charming. I was floored by Thorpe’s ability to balance humor and heartbreak with such precise, modern prose; every sentence felt like it knew exactly what it was doing. The characters, especially Margo, leapt off the page with a kind of raw, street-level authenticity that made them feel completely alive.

• How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang.  This is, without question, my favorite love story of the year—nuanced, emotionally intelligent, and written with a screenwriter’s instinct for pacing and dialogue. As someone who has read all of Emily Henry’s work, I was impressed by how Kuang pushes the genre forward while honoring everything we love about it. This novel aches in all the right places, and I can’t stop thinking about how cinematic it is—it needs to be a movie so more people can fall in love with it too.

Listen to expand……

• Loneliness is Killing Us: Life Happens with Michelle and Barb. This podcast is a timely and thoughtful look at how we engage with social media, especially as its design becomes increasingly addictive. It doesn’t just critique the platforms; it offers real ideas for how we might reclaim our attention and rethink our habits before they consume us. A must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed but unsure where to begin.

• Table Manners with Jessie Ware: Jonathan Groff. I'm thoroughly charmed by Table Manners; the concept is as clever as it is heartfelt. What Jessie Ware and her mother create together is disarmingly human: a space where conversation unfolds as organically as the meal they prepare. Interviewing guests over dinner is an inspired choice. As I’ve said before, Jonathan Groff exudes such warmth and openness that it’s hard not to imagine being friends. This episode, in particular, felt like a generous, lingering hug.

Support if you can…. 

• Athlete Ally   Trans kids belong in sports. Period. I am so tired of the current political rhetoric that demonizes humans. This is one way to support the cause. 

• American Trans Resource Hub  Another means of supporting trans children in the US right now. You can purchase clothing or simply donate.