We're back. Let that sink in.

Found out that Fiji is a very Christian nation with a significant amount of devout believers. This seems reflected in the way they represent their culture

As evening approaches on this First Sunday of Advent, a resonant performance of Healey Willan’s “Lo, in the time appointed" given by The Choir of the Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington, DC. Recorded in 2006. youtube.com/watch?v=rxiutU…

For the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, this lovely "Magnificat" from Healey Willan's "Fauxbourden Evening Service" movingly performed by the Four Choral Scholars of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee, WI, directed by Canon Joseph A. Kucharski. youtu.be/7MluipIJ1Jw

Five memorable moments from Jerzy Skolimowski. youtube.com/watch?v=VC-4KK…

I didn't think an article about the complexities of tool-and-die manufacturing would blow up, but this kind of did! From tiny pasta to tiny screws to Japanese turntables, precision metalworking is becoming elusive. Check it out: thebulwark.com/the-economic-s…

Pigeons shunned the grass, alas, alas. New York, February 18, 2023. Park and 68th.

Great writing does NOT come from systems, outlines, and market research It comes from passion, anger, and HATE I learnt this from Bradbury's "Zen In The Art Of Writing" A guide to creativity from the author of Fahrenheit 451 10 counter-intuitive lessons to 10x your writing👇🏻

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The Dry Wood by Caryll Houselander goodreads.com/book/show/1325…

The Belle's Strategem by Hannah Cowley goodreads.com/book/show/3655…

The Beaux-Strategem: "There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty." by George Farquhar goodreads.com/book/show/3754…

1/ Kevin Bardosh's comprehensive compendium of lockdown harms deserves detailed attention. Over the next couple of weeks, I will highlight Kevin's findings in a long thread. Key takeaway: Collateral damage from lockdowns will leave a legacy of harm for millions in years ahead.

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In honor of Keanu Reeves' birthday today: This is Matrix movie star Keanu Reeves. He was abandoned by his father at the age of 3 and grew up with 3 different stepfathers. He is dyslexic. His dream of becoming a hockey player was shattered by a serious accident. His daughter