Welcome to the weekend,
Here are five things I thought worth sharing this week.
In honor of the Bloomsbury anniversary this week, I have two offerings: the story of James Joyce almost became a famous singer, and the magic and musicality of reading Ulysses.
On the odd chance you did not hear; the US Surgeon General has recommended a warning label be put on social media for minors, citing a “youth mental health crisis”.
“There are 366 known species of hummingbirds, with the smallest being the bee hummingbird that measures at two inches, and the largest being the giant hummingbird, which is 9.1 inches long.” Consider the beauty of the hummingbird.
The history of Dove’s Roman typeface, which was recently recovered after being dumped in the Thames River a century ago.
The prolific G.K. Chesterton on that bright, summery flower, the dandelion.
Currently reading: Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant
Swim for health in safe and pure pools (1940). Anon.
