Mirror in the Sky
Exploring the Top 100
This project is a tribute to the artists and storytellers who inspire us. Keep creating.
In 2020, I began a quest to listen to the 100 best albums, watch the 100 best movies, and read the 100 best novels.
After a decade of growing a small business and caring for a disabled parent with dementia, I was burned out and restless--craving joy, adventure, something to shake up the monotony of pandemic life.
I found so much more than that. And now, I want to share it with you. So I started a Meetup group and invited others to join the journey.
Why "Mirror in the Sky"?
The name is inspired by Stevie Nicks' lyrics in "Landslide," a great old song that is a reflection on our insecurities and uncertainties about the future, just ambiguous enough to let you add your own meaning. Stevie is one of my all-time favorite humans. She's been singing to me my whole life.
What's So Cool About It?
Art is where we witness each other's fearful, brave, and beautifully twisted souls. Spending time with our best—and our most approachable—art expands our perspective and connects us to the universal human experiences that define us all.
The "Top 100" serves as a cultural canon spanning decades, giving us a clearer view of the world and our place in it.
Filling your world with beauty is never a bad idea, and venturing into unfamiliar genres only enriches the journey.
The Top 100 According to Who?
Albums: Rolling Stone
Movies: American Film Institute
Novels: Modern Library
Modern Library's list, in particular, is sorely lacking women--especially women of color--so I've launched the "FTP List" (F*ck the Patriarchy) to fill in the gaps in the canon.
