The traditional seasons in Japan are marked out by impercetibly small changes in nature across 72 miniature seasons in a year, each lasting 5 days and reflecting the fleeting, impermanent and diaphanous beauty of nature and all of its wonders. There are 24 divisions or sekki in the calendar that are split into 72 kōContinue reading “Japan’s 72 gossamer-light and poetic microseasons”
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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”
Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose
The Maid is a heartwarming and sharply observed cosy mystery #novel that feels like a gigantic warm hug and a hot mug of cocoa. The story invites you into the world of Molly Gray, a twenty-something hotel maid who has suffered many set backs in her young life but who nonetheless takes immense pride in her work. #Maid #Fiction #Books #BookReview #Book #Review #Cosy #Mystery
Everyone comes into the world with a job to do
Everyone comes into the world with a job to do— I don’t mean working for a company, a corporation— we were all given gifts to share, even the animals, even the plants, minerals, clouds . . . all beings. From ‘Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings’ by Native American Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
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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”
Book Review: Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen
Dependency is the third and final volume of Tove Ditlevsen’s masterful Copenhagen Trilogy, a searing work of autofiction that chronicles a life marked by artistic ambition, potent writing talent, vulnerability and addiction. #fiction #memoir #addiction #writing #novel #book #bookreview #ToveDitlevsen
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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”
Book Review: King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes
Virginie Despentes’ King Kong Theory is a fierce and foundational text of modern feminism, a Molotov cocktail in #book form. Part #memoir, part #punk #manifesto, it is a raw, unapologetic, and deeply personal exploration of #gender, #power, and #sexuality in our modern world. #books #bookreview #VirginieDespentes #French #feminism
The bones of native peoples
Imagine if we natives went to the cemeteries in your cities and dug up your beloved relatives, pulled off rings, watches, and clothes and called them “artefacts,” then carried the bones over to the university for study so we could understand you. Consider that there are more bones of native people in universities and museumsContinue reading “The bones of native peoples”
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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”
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