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Why Do You Write

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The late Robert Coover in answer to the question:”Why do you write ?” Because art blows life into the lifeless, death into the deathless. Because art’s life is preferable, in truth, to life’s beautiful terror. Because, as time does not … Continue reading →

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It Was Mine

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

I recently stumbled upon the charming animated video below. It should appeal to all of you bibliophiles and bookstore denizens. The film was produced in 2015 by its Norwegian creator after a very successful crowdfunding campaign. It was adapted from … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Way Around the Globe

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

TasteBuds NYC is a wonderful online series about a guy and his bestie who have made it their mission to eat every type of food in the world without ever leaving New York City. They first choose a single cuisine … Continue reading →

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Caturday at the bodega

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The Bodega Cats of New York project documents the working cats of NYC’s delis, bodegas, and corner stores. The cat at the local deli wasn’t a pet. She knew the regulars. She kept the mice out. She gave people a reason … Continue reading →

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National Park Finder

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The US National Park Finder filters all 63 U.S. national parks by their best months to visit, as well as listing their top activities and best spots for stargazing. After filtering, each park card gives you sample itineraries, fun facts, travel … Continue reading →

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The Last Question

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“The Last Question” was Isaac Asimov’s favorite short story out of the hundreds that were published. It was featured in the November 1956 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly and a number of later anthologies. At 5,000 words, it’s a short read with … Continue reading →

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The Best Things In Life Are Free

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Brian D. Butler
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Living on Schiphol Time

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

A decade ago we shared a story about an engaging project that involved the installation of a human clock in Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport. Now, as part of his Real Time series, artist Maarten Baas has created The People’s Clock, a timepiece that … Continue reading →

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Story House

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The Amazon-owned Audible is opening a “bookless bookstore” in NYC. The Audible Story House will only be open during the month of May, featuring story “tiles” that visitors can use to sample audiobooks, along with seven “listening spaces” equipped with Sony headphones … Continue reading →

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Music for travelers

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Finnair commissioned composer Lauri Porra, who somehow manages to achieve the twin qualifications of being a bass player in a power metal band – and great the grandson of Jean Sibelius, to write some in-flight music. Matkantekijä: Music for Travellers features tracks which play in the airport … Continue reading →

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