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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more It's my birthday So: 28% off Downtime, just for today Alisha Ramos Dec 28   READ IN APP   I hope you had a lovely past few days, whatever that looked like. Ours involved so many peppermint pretzels, hot chocolate, and our annual viewing of The Holiday. It’s my birthday today. And today is December 28th, in case you’ve completely lost track of what day it is (which, very fair). This feels like as good an excuse as any to do something celebratory…so: For the next 24 hours, I’m offering 28% off an annual Downtime subscription. That’s $43 for the year. The offer is good for one day only. !!! Get 28% off for 1 year If you’re reading this, you’re already one of the most engaged readers here, which I don’t take lightly. TRULY! Thank you for showing up, opening these emails, clicking links, and generally making this whole thing feel worth doing. Paid subscribers to Downtime get additional paywalled letters each month, access to the chat, comments, and exclusive (really good) giveaways. Plus, I’m planning some thoughtful tweaks for paid subscribers in 2026. Supporting the newsletter also allows me to keep doing the behind-the-scenes work: reading, scrolling, interviewing, designing, and, yes, actually sitting down to write. If Downtime has become a small but nice part of your routine, I’d love to have you on the paid side. Get 28% off - ends tonight! Thank you for being here. And thank you for indulging my birthday logic. See you soon for our 2025 recap letter! Yours truly, Alisha P.S. Unrelated to anything: This absurdly rotund Jellycat seal was the undisputed hit gift of Christmas for our two-year-old. Great for kids and adults alike, imo. Get culture recs and reads worth slowing down for straight to your inbox. As a paid subscriber to Downtime, you’ll unlock full access to 230+ curated posts filled with thoughtful recommendations, tasteful discoveries, and inspiring interviews with authors and creatives. Upgrade to paid You’re currently a free subscriber to Downtime. If you love what you discover here, please consider upgrading to paid. It’s what allows me to focus on and prioritize this work. THANK YOU for reading! Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Alisha Ramos 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe