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“Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week”
Here is a great read by BBC on Finland’s libraries where you can borrow everything from sewing machines to tennis rackets to podcast studios. 55% of Finns visit at least once a month and libraries are legally required to promote democracy. They … Continue reading
Devotion of Suspect X
Keigo Higashino, a bestselling Japanese mystery writer whose works were widely translated, died July 23 at age 68, the New York Times reported. Higashino published more than 100 titles, many of which were adapted into movies in Japan and abroad. His final … Continue reading
To be hopeful in bad times
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in … Continue reading
Lately, the weather aches
TRULY PATHETIC Neal Bowers Lately, the weather aches; the air is short of breath, and morning stumbles in, stiff-jointed. Day by day, the sun bores the sky, until the moon begins its tiresome disappearing act, making the oceans yawn. Even … Continue reading
The line between the magical and the real disappears in a story
“Consider Scheherazade, whose name meant “city-born” and who was without a doubt a big-city girl, crafty, wisecracking, by turns sentimental and cynical, as contemporary a metropolitan narrator as one could wish to meet. Scheherazade, who snared the prince in her … Continue reading
Sunday, Someday ?
🐱 Artful Cats: This collection of cat-inspired art and artifacts from across the Smithsonian is a truly delightful set to browse through. Paintings, sketches, ceramics, centuries of artists who just couldn’t resist drawing cats. You could easily lose an hour in here. … Continue reading
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Rotterdam Rocks
Rotterdam Rocks (image above & below) is the winning proposal for a landmark on the banks of the river Maas. Designed by MVRDV for The Shift Embassy whose aim is to raise public awareness of the climate crisis. It is a 30,000 … Continue reading
“Name the most horrible thing you know!”
This ukiyo-e woodblock print, by the late Edo period artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), illustrates a story involving the “Sea Monk” or Umibōzu, a spirit in Japanese folklore. The ocean dwelling spirit — so called because of his smooth monk-like round head — is … Continue reading
Everybody Loves A Good Archive
David Sizemore created an archive of archives; who doesn’t love a comprehensive archive. Per David, this is “an online archive of other archives I’ve run across online. I love when folks feel passionately enough about something to document it meticulously.” … Continue reading
Travel Between The Pages 