📝 Writing

• 🌾A tale of two counties

  A conversation between two friends exploring the complexities of local culture and its impact on community health in small-town Kansas.

• 🧠A Gestures and postures triple-header

  Exploring psychological interventions that boost academic performance and creativity through simple yet profound actions.

• 🧠Eat when you eat

  This insight by Joshua-Michéle highlights the paradox of digital distraction in our interconnected world.

• 🎨Our national art project

  A reflection on the relationship between great art and the greatness of a nation.

• 🎨Cocktails with Picasso, by Mimi Jensen

  A chance encounter with familiar objects in art inspires reflection on personal connections to artwork and memories.

• 🎥D.W. Griffith and the Watson Twins

  I rented _Intolerance_ only to find a lackluster public domain cut, but I turned it into a unique experience with my own soundtrack.

• 🦅No one here but us fanatics

  Quoting Annie Dillard.

• 🎨Whitman sampler

  A delightful exploration of Walt Whitman's influence on poetry and art, featuring a discussion with three diverse poets.

• 🎭Instead of adoring eyes, a sea of lenses

  An exploration of how technology impacts our experiences at high school performances, emphasizing the contrast between the roles of different types of videographers.

• 🌐Babel undone

  The transformative journey of a biblical story through many languages.

• 🎨Sharp VII, by Frank Gonzales

  I appreciate the unique blend of traditional and digital influences in Frank Gonzales' bird artworks.

• 🎬Fridge logic

  An exploration of TV-writer jargon that highlights the intricacies of scriptwriting with a humorous touch.

• 🌐Poking Facebook

  The ease of social networking creates challenges for self-reinvention.

• 🍽️Tastes great, but is it art?

  Exploring the debate on whether cooking can be classified as an art form raises intriguing questions about aesthetic experiences and cultural significance.

• 🎭The trouble with interesting

  Reflecting on Walker Percy's exploration of modern emotions, particularly the shift from genuine feelings to mere interest and boredom.

• 🌍Just foreign enough

  Exploring the vital role of translation amidst cultural exchange and linguistic nuances.

• 🎨Giorgio de Chirico exhibit, Paris

  This photograph beautifully captures the interplay between viewers and art, showcasing the conversation sparked by de Chirico's "La Comedie et la Tragedie."

• 📚On the Map, by Stefanie Posavec

  Stefanie Posavec beautifully translates Jack Kerouac's _On the Road_ into a visual journey of patterns and themes.

• 🤔Peopling Pixar

  Exploring Pixar's hiring philosophy, where curiosity trumps charisma.

• 🍿The pause that refreshes

  A study reveals that commercial interruptions can enhance enjoyment of TV shows by providing refreshing breaks from the narrative flow.

• 🎈The Red Balloon

  A reflection on the iconic short film "The Red Balloon," its themes, and cultural impact.

• 🗽Hallelujah for the Walt Whitman Rest Stop, by Maria Kalman

  A glimpse into the cultural reflections captured by Maira Kalman during an inauguration-day trip down to Washington, inspired by Whitman's spirit.

• 📚Suggesting unsuggestions

  An exploration of the value of seeking out diverse reading experiences rather than sticking to familiar genres and preferences.

• 💌Love plus boredom

  A reflection on connection and creativity sparked during mundane moments in life.

• 👑Every man a king

  Wu Tingfang shares a compelling perspective on the title of the American president, advocating for a change to "Emperor" to elevate the position and reflect its true significance.

• 🥒The one and only celery soda

  Exploring the unique and somewhat obscure world of Cel-Ray soda, a celery-flavored drink with a rich, albeit foggy, history.

• 🎨Getting back to making

  Reflecting on the challenges of balancing creation and curation, Gina Trapani shares her journey with Lifehacker and the motivations behind her desire to return to making.

• 🎥Decisive moments

  An exploration of the critical role a broadcast director plays in conveying the narrative of televised sports.

• 🎨My Money, My Currency, by Hanna von Goeler

  A look at Hanna von Goeler's artistic exploration of currency through painting and humorous imagery.

• 🎺Allegro non sequitur

  From Alex Ross, a commentary on Bernstein and Shostakovich intertwined with YouTube's vibrant discussion.

• 🎨Rich objects

  Exploring the profound connection between children and their interaction with cultural artifacts, as highlighted in Sherry Turkle's reflections on the power of objects in science education.

• 🧩Crosstown crosswords

  A creative urban project in Lvov, Ukraine turns a blank building face into an interactive crossword puzzle for both locals and visitors.

• 🎨Visitors and collectors

  From a new study, insights into the parallels between viewing and purchasing art, revealing that both experiences can provide similar satisfactions.

• 🎮Where difficulty thrives

  As a non-gamer, I find it interesting how the challenge of difficulty in video games parallels discussions in literature.

• 🎬Non-stupid romantic comedies

  A reflection on the enduring charm of romantic comedies amid a sea of mediocrity.

• 🕴️Dude descending a staircase

  A fascinating glimpse into the life of artist Marcel Duchamp captured in a multiple exposure image, reminiscent of his iconic work, “Nude Descending a Staircase.”

• 🐱AsLOLn

  Combining LOLCat humor with Narnian whimsy in a delightful mashup.

• 🎶Hymn 101, by Joe Pug

  One of my favorite songs from the past six months captures a unique vibe.

• 📜Texting in cuneiform

  Reflecting on the tactile experience of ancient cuneiform tablets, this piece explores their significance in understanding life in Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon.

• 🌀The stream-of-consciousness discipline

  An exploration of how modern technology influences writing, contrasting the unfiltered flow of Kerouac's prose with the editing capabilities of contemporary word processors.

• 🎭Not as I do

  An examination of hypocrisy reveals its emotional grip, despite not invalidating the stance of the hypocrite.

• ✍️Copies

  A celebration of beautifully handcrafted French signage, showcasing its unique charm and artistry.

• 🦃On Thanksgiving

  Sarah Vowell offers a humorous observation about the irony of Thanksgiving celebrations and American independence.

• 🦃Frank Zappa with his parents at home

  As Thanksgiving nears, we reflect on the home and the importance of those who inspire our creative journeys.

• 🎨Cartonlandia, by Ana Serrano

  I adore the vibrant color and unique spatial qualities in the collage-like sculpture by Ana Serrano.

• 🚇Bodies in motion and at rest

  A reflection on the creativity sparked by daily subway commutes in Brooklyn, as shared by artist Stephen Gardener.

• 🚶The mind is also a landscape

  An exploration of the harmonious relationship between walking, thought, and the world around us, inspired by Rebecca Solnit's reflections.

• 🎹In tune with the times

  From Barry Gewen's review, a deep exploration of how equal temperament has shaped Western music and its cultural implications.

• 🏡Love throws a line

  The impact of technology on our expectations of laundry, contrasting high-tech solutions with simpler alternatives.

• 🎨The counter-intuitive comparison of all things

  Exploring the concept of cultural appreciation through quirky comparisons in art and everyday joys.