Welcome to Friday,
Over the past few months I’ve been diving into the idea of Sabbath and rest, and it’s importance in our daily lives, even when so many of us are still spending most of our time at home. I’m looking forward to sharing my findings soon!
In the meantime, these are the best pieces I’ve found this week from around the internet:
“Some time between 1,000 and 1,400 years ago, a man near the Rio Grande suffered a fatal case of constipation.” While clearly a masterclass in writing a lede, this piece also details recent research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, diving into hospice care of past civilizations.
A timely piece from Farnam Street blog on how critically our memories of events – the accounts we tell ourselves about how and why things happen – shapes who we become.
This excerpt on the publishing industry during the Enlightenment is equal parts hilarious and infuriating.
A look into how thoroughly the invention of the x-ray delighted Victorian England. It’s quite amusing to see the same reactions to technology then as we’re seeing today; an initial craze and embrace, potential healthcare progress and hazards, privacy concerns, and eventually, people tiring of the new thing and moving on to the next innovation. The more things change….
This week I discovered the photography of the late Robert Freeman, who shot iconic images of The Beatles, notably their Help! album; Muhammed Ali, Andy Warhol, and many, many other celebrities. His framing and use of the rule of thirds is inspiring.
Currently Reading: The Sabbath World by Judith Schulevitz
Have a lovely weekend.
