February 2011
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There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the...
– Freya Stark
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Incredibly, the McDonald’s product contains more sugar than a Snickers bar and...
– How to Make Oatmeal … Wrong - NYTimes.com
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A Door Soon to Close
I opened a door Lit a candle on the third match
Shuffled my way through caution and boxes of summer clothes
Each day I hold hands with insecurity Like a tarp stretched between two buildings
My candle casting blue shadows on places I might have gone, blessings I could have spoken
I find laughter at the end of each city block My stride widens Taking flight Hope
Up here, without worries’...
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Shamoon returned, for a taste of what he called thikra, which means memory or...
– Michael Rakowitz
A fascinating story about a fruit that “asked questions.” Thanks to @colepeirce for the link after I randomly tweeted about my recent love of dates with coffee in the mornings. Another reason why I love Twitter.
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How To Be a Poet
(to remind myself)
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Make a place to sit down. Sit down. Be quiet. You must depend upon affection, reading, knowledge, skill—more of each than you have—inspiration, work, growing older, patience, for patience joins time to eternity. Any readers who like your poems, doubt their judgment.
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Breathe with unconditional breath the unconditioned air. Shun electric wire. Communicate slowly. Live a...
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justahl:
“Filmed for the V&A, a profile of the veteran Art Director Ken Adam, the man who invented the War Room as we know it and created the original Bond aesthetic. A fascinating, inspiring man, who’s lived a rich and varied life.”
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European scientists have embarked on a project to let robots share and store...
– BBC News - Robots to get their own internet
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Readability: Enjoy Reading. Support Writing. →
They’ve changed their business model. I’ve always liked their service. This might be something I subscribe to.
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