Emotional Intelligence Without the Eye Rolls

And What Clock Towers Were Really For

June 16, 2025

Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.

Mae Jemison

It Really Is Quittin’ Time


The hard part’s over. The best part of Monday starts now. The sun’s still up, your to-do list can wait till tomorrow, and Quittin Time is here with a few thoughtful reads to ease you into the evening. Think of it like a cup of tea for your brain. Or wine. No judgment.

TODAY’S PICKS

Emotional Intelligence Without the Eye Rolls

Turns out you can train your brain to handle tough conversations, read a room, and not spiral. Three simple habits, zero therapy bills required.

What Clock Towers Were Really For

Before smartphones ruled our lives, these towering timekeepers kept towns running—and revealed way more about power, pride, and community than you’d expect. Worth a look.

Before It Was Bougie: Greenwich Village in the Wild '60s

Back when rent was cheap and rebellion was cool, the Village was the heartbeat of art, protest, and poetry. These rare photos? Total time machine.

Who’s on stage in your dream night at a ’60s café?