The Riff’s Greatest Most Bestest
Articles to whet your appetite
On a quiet early July afternoon, after finishing my work, I headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes. As I washed, I kept thinking about when to tell the people I meet on Medium (and those in real life) about my mental problems, and disability.
It looks like I just did.
In a matter of seconds, countless thoughts about when I’ll say popped into my head, screaming to find an answer. I could’ve submitted to my raging mind, but it simmered down when I reminded myself of what I learned in meditation to keep focused and understand my thoughts.
Regardless, I kept washing dishes when out of the blue; I received a text from good ol’ Noah Levy asking if I wanted to host The Riff’s Greatest Hits this week. Immediately, I said yes. I couldn’t refuse such an offer. So, after my folly and brief texting with Noah, I went on a riff article frenzy, reading every story to make sure I missed nothing exceptional.
I’ve selected the five best articles I hope fellow Riff compatriots would appreciate for this week’s greatest hits. These five articles are like Little Caesar’s Extra Most Bestest (hence the title) pizza, given they have engaging titles, and you get a lot for your buck. Without further ado, let’s jump right in, but here are some honorable mentions…