10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 186

Excellent channel Lina’s Thobe explains the importance of Palestinian Tatreez Palestinian tatreez isn’t “just embroidery.” For centuries, it’s been a visual language — carrying the names of villages, the colors of seasons, and the stories of displacement and survival. In this video, I share how one humble stitch became a way to map a homeland,Continue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 186”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 185

This week #birds or Aruba, the creativty of immigrants, #portishead #MarilynManson fusion, #love letters of slime moulds, a stop motion #animation of Thumbelina and #dogs on the #NewYork Subway – its edition 185 of Interesting Things!

Ancient Fable: St. Francis of Assisi and the injured wolf

13th century Italian saint, St Francis of Assisi never understood earth as being a garden of resources over which we have dominion. Instead, he saw the earth as a mother or a sister who governs us.

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 184

Water voles and me Nature filmmaker Natalie Clements films sweet and gentle water voles going about their day in this short and captivating documentary that captures the importance of rewilding Britain and witnessing animal lives. Across Cultures, One Key to Happiness Stands Out Decades of global surveys point to a single, consistent foundation of well-being:Continue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 184”

Book Review: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Wind in the Willows meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful cosy mystery novel, the first in the series. It’s set in a forest village inhabited by larger-than-life woodland creatures with quirky personalities and a vividly rendered plot to sink your teeth into. #BookReview #Review #Books #Cosy #Mystery #Fiction #Animals #Detective #Novel #ShadyHollow #JuneauBlack

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 183

The Detectorists A delightful short documentary about two beautiful German Pointers who point their noses to the wind to detect the presence of otters in Welsh rivers, in order to help conservation. The Secret History of Tor: How a Military Project Became a Lifeline for Privacy A story of secrecy, resistance, and the fight forContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 183”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 182

Red-eyed birds of North America A beautiful vintage style illustrated poster by artist Alex Tomlinson showing Snail Kite, Roseate Spoonbill, Common Loon, and Wood Duck and many more in a delightful mid-century style, via BlueSky Milkydaddy – ミルキーダディー(1984) A pleasing retro soundtrack to an uplifting Japanese weather channel…or something. Dreams and Mycelium: Mapping the EndlessContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 182”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 181

Blinky Bill: A delightful cultural exchange between Poland and Australia For anyone from outside of Australia, Blinky Bill is a delightful koala character created in the 20th Century who became iconic in this country and much loved by all children. His popularity led to a widespread love of koalas in general and meant that realContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 181”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 180

Enjoy footage of Wilford the extra pudgy, big-pawed California Black bear yawning and dreaming What a treasure Wilford is, just rolling around, farting, urinating, stretching and dreaming about all the things wild bears dream about in California’s Angeles National Forest. Footage of him along with the forest ambient sound is incredibly chill and relaxing toContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 180”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 179

Let me carry your voice: famous actors read testimonies of Palestinians enduring Israeli torture The “Let Me Carry Your Voice” is a series of testimonies of the torture endured by Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territory as a result of Israel’s genocide, decades-long occupation, and apartheid. In this edition, Annie Lennox, Javier Bardem, Guy PearceContinue reading “10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet 179”