Monthly Archives: February 2025

Nothing to See Here, Folks

A couple of days ago, I went to CNN to catch up on vital national and international news, and I came across an article informing me that Sheryl Crow sells her Tesla and donates proceeds to NPR (published 10:05 AM EST, Mon February 17, 2025). I was thrilled to see this because I’d been led to believe that some truly awful things were happening to people around the world. Calm down, I told myself. If CNN decides to spend its valuable and finite resources on reporting a celebrity’s publicity stunt, all must be well in the world.

Because it was bait, and I love fish, I clicked on it and learned that Ms. Crow, a rich celebrity, had decided to sell a luxury car she clearly didn’t need to protest the actions of Elon Musk, an even-richer person, who appears to believe he’s president of the United States. Now let me be clear, I have no problem with people peacefully protesting any president, even a pretend one who serves as a distraction for what the real one is doing. I love a stunt as much as anyone.

I was just concerned that real people were being harmed by real decisions being made by a real president. I’m relieved to see that’s not the case and that celebrities can still keep the focus on themselves.

Raven Breathless, Celebrity Stunts Editor

Important Books

It was frigid last weekend so I did my favorite thing. After that, I plugged in the space heater and cracked open an important book. I only read important books.

But, Saffron, how do you know which books are important and which aren’t?

It’s easy. The publishing companies tell you upfront, right on the cover. Usually it’s a quote from the author, or someone else you’ve never heard of, proclaiming THIS IS AN IMPORTANT BOOK!!! There’s a ton of important books published every year, so it never takes long to find one. At first this surprised me. I used to think an important book would be hard to write. Obviously not. People do it all the time.

But, Saffron, should I let someone else tell me a book is important? That’s so subjective. Shouldn’t I decide whether I think a book is important after I’ve read it?

No.

Saffron Crow, Important Books Reader