> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fugs & Pieces, August 7, 2026 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-7-2026-08-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-07T19:00:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T17:06:22.000Z - Description: Cakes! Thrillers! Celebrity graphic tees! - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:34 Happy Friday, everyone! Hope you have a fun weekend planned -- if you're in Spokane, I hope you're safe from the wildfires and that the air quality isn't too awful. We took this week off from Drinks With Broads, while Heather is on vacay, but! We did have [our final (for now!) *Game Changers* book club meeting.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/game-changers-book-club-the-long) (You can read all of those [here, if you want to catch up.)](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/t/heated-rivalry) We'll be back to normal posting cadence this upcoming week. Here at GFY[, I presented a bunch of little delights for summer,](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-some-little-delightful-things-for-the-dog-days-of-summer-08-2026/) and we also rounded up[ a bunch of the best scent-less beauty items.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-holy-grails-unscented-products-08-2026/) Plus: The return of [What Are You Reading?](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-are-you-reading-right-now-11-08-2026/) and we[ discussed the best ways to downsize.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-downsizing-08-2026/) This week's best-selling items are: This [amazing *Widow's Bay* tee shirt](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77930937?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! This[ EXTREMELY cute striped cardigan](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77607959?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! And [this linen maxi-dress!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77608212?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Fascinating for my fellow Wikipedia deep divers:[ The Accidental Architect of the Internet’s Brain](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/the-accidental-architect-of-the-internets-brain?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) So good: [Meet Your Favorite Menswear Expert’s Favorite Menswear Experts](https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a73335516/churchwell-brothers-andre-keith-profile-interview/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This tracks: [Vin Diesel Is Being Weird About the Final 'Fast & Furious' Again](https://www.pajiba.com/news/vin-diesel-is-being-weird-about-the-final-fast-furious-again.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This also tracks: [Molly Ringwald Says ‘Secret Life of the American Teenager’ Was “Worst” Experience of Her Career](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/molly-ringwald-secret-life-american-teenager-worst-experience-1236665106/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Good stuff: [Connor Storrie’s before/after.](https://www.laineygossip.com/for-connor-storrie-projects-like-april-x-linger-as-reminder-that-grind-existed-before-big-break-in-heated-rivalry/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Related! [Hudson Williams has a skincare ambassadorship now](https://www.laineygossip.com/how-hudson-williams-has-flexed-level-of-autonomy-in-korean-skincare-campaign/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), as he should. Rothy's has a new line of sneakers and [honestly they're VERY cute.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77309581?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Fascinating: [Welcome To The Resistance: Meet The Workers Dodging (And Sabotaging) Their Employer's AI Mandates](https://aftermath.site/ai-resistance-tips-workforce-llm-workers/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This is the correct use of the internet: [A Physicist Rigged His Pet Hamster’s Wheel to Upload to Strava. It Runs Surprisingly Far Every Night](https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a73355106/hamster-wheel-strava-running/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) If you, like me, are in the process of replacing all your old J.Crew silk blouses because you've literally worn them *out*, [this new button-up from them is very nice.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77304678?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) For a while, their version of this shirt was really shiny but this fabric is really nice. (It's VERY oversized, FYI. Feel free to size down.) This is wild and I look forward to the movie: [It’s Astounding: ‘Rocky Horror’ Threats Came From Troupe’s Musical Director, Cops Say.](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/its-astounding-rocky-horror-threats-came-from-troupes-musical-director-cops-say/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Just quit, you doofus! I LOL'ed at this and honestly believed it until I saw the publication: [Ring Launches Streaming Service](https://theonion.com/ring-launches-streaming-service/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This [place is gorgeous.](https://sunset.com/home-garden/home-tours/clara-jung-sea-ranch-house?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) PSA: [Madewell's running a 30% off sale this weekend](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77305563?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Lots of tees and denim! Speaking of sales, [Negative is running a sale on all their swimwear this weekend](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77388222?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This [swim top is cute.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77392775?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) And Me + Em [has kicked off their big summer sale, too](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77537920?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I love [this orange dress.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77538437?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Put these on your bucket list! [The 11 Most Stunning Museum Cafés in the World.](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-most-beautiful-museum-cafes-in-the-world?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I've done NONE! Gotta get on this. A great and expansive list: [Virtual Vacation: Books About London](https://thingsireadandmostlyliked.substack.com/p/virtual-vacation-books-about-london) This is fun -- and football will be here before you know it: [NFL uniform power rankings](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2026/07/29/nfl-uniform-power-rankings-bills-rams-titans-jets/91075610007/?utm%5Fcampaign=usatbaselinegreeting&utm%5Fcontent=usat-mclean-nletter34&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=usatoday-4th-and-monday-strada&utm%5Fterm=newsletter-greeting) Also so good: [Ranking iconic celebrity graphic tees](https://ihavegreattaste.substack.com/p/ranking-iconic-celebrity-graphic) Really interesting: [Why Is This Restaurant Emailing Me Like We’re Friends?](https://www.eater.com/dining-out/978611/restaurants-sending-emails-post-meal-follow-ups?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I devoured -- no pun intended -- this Reddit thread:[ People with suspected or confirmed cyclosporiasis cases, what food do you think you got it from?](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1vfjmga/people%5Fwith%5Fsuspected%5For%5Fconfirmed%5Fcyclosporiasis/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I just wanna eat a salad! (Although so far California is doing okay. I'm just not trying to be Patient Zero here!) The NYT runs down the[ 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century.](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/books/best-thriller-books-21st-century.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.3VA.Pk2K.n90qiG6DU%5FxD&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I've read 17 -- this is a GREAT list! I love a thriller, I'm gonna work my way through the rest of these. Tell me more: [An Art Deco house overlooking the sea provides the perfect home for a dynamic shell artist](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/an-art-deco-house-overlooking-the-sea-shell-artist-mel-campion?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Ooh,[ I want to make this cake!](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/06/strawberry-chiffon-shortcake-perfected/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Finally, [J. McLaughlin is also running 50% off right now](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77608502?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I love [this striped tee -- I don't have these colors!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77608746?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! This is [SUCH a cute little wicker bag](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77608883?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And I feel like [this linen dress might see a lot of wear between now and when it cools off](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77608977?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I LOVE this dress bu[t I don't know if I can justify it.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77611243?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Obviously, one of you needs[ a formal strapless gown in a blue and white stripe!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77611445?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) *Photo: Bauer-Griffin/GC Images. Like most websites, GFY uses affiliate links where available, and may benefit from brand partnerships. If you buy something using our links, we could earn a commission. Affiliate links help keep this website in business. Thank you for supporting us!*