November 21, 2024

Five for Friday 120

Welcome to mid-June,

I wish you a relaxing and sunny weekend and Father’s Day!

This weeks links:

The misapplication of Orwell’s 1984 to American Presidents.

A recent trend in education: Secession. Another example covered by NPR.

Is it really summer without guacamole? Or even a normal week? And a recipe for a flashy cousin, as well.

What did the Ancient Greeks and Romans have to say about portly mid-sections?

Finally, the gift of smart devices also present frightening possibilities.

Currently reading: Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope