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Just This: Retrograde

This week: birthday surprises for Carey, including a new hobby! We also unpack "toxic traits," Mercury in retrograde, and whether the stars should really have a say in your next major purchase And we're putting out a call for your best workplace stories. Hiring gone wrong? Job search horror stories? Budget cuts? Mergers? A coworker who deserves their own documentary? Send us your story at carey@offtheshelvespodcast.com. We may just feature it on the show.

HBD CAREY!

It's Carey's birthday, and we don't mention it at all because, well, we recorded this episode before our Fourth of July getaways and her big day. Leave her a comment or send us an email wishing her the very best today! This week we read How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University by Theo Baker, a memoir that explores wealth, power, and Silicon Valley's influence on Stanford University. One of us loved the book, and one of us DNF'd it. You'll have to listen to find out who. If you want to give this one a shot, buy it here: How to Rule the World [https://amzn.to/4aubm9H] Let's shop: Kosas: Hyaluronic Acid and caffeine concealer [https://kosas.com/] Saturday Strides cute running socks [https://saturdaystrides.com/] Let's eat: Fish Tacos [https://www.recipetineats.com/marinated-fish-tacos/] Steak Stirfry [https://nomnompaleo.com/pepper-steak]

Just This: Say no to fireworks

This week we're covering the issues that really matter: why a thumbs-up emoji can start a fight, whether emojis have taken on entirely new personalities, and if we're all reading way too much into tiny clown faces. We also might have found our next hobby. And in a rare moment of common sense, Utah banned fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Considering the West is already on fire, we're calling that a win. Stay safe out there, friends.

Happy Anniversary to us!

We've officially been podcasting for one year, and neither of us has run out of opinions or books to read, so buckle in, because we're just getting started. This week, we're talking about Belle Burden's memoir Strangers, an intimate and thought-provoking look at marriage, betrayal, loss, self-discovery, and  privilege. This book will leaves you wondering how well you can ever truly know the people closest to you. We've also got some first-year podcast stats to share, thoughts on badminton, birthday celebrations, and Deb's renewed dream of owning a ranch filled with micro mini cows and horses.  Products you'll love: Golden Hour Farm [https://goldenhourfarmutah.com/] Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad [https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a21097616/grilled-chicken-salad-recipe/]

Just This: Vanilla Stoli and Diet

Jump into the chaos with us as we talk about the historic South Swell, World Cup soccer drama, the cocktails our 21-year-old selves swore were sophisticated, and more.  Grab your Diet Coke with vanilla Stoli, a rum and Coke, or whatever you're sipping this summer, and let's get into it.