The Most Wonderful Map in the World: Urbano Monte's Planisphere of 1587. (via Strange Company)
Why placeholder engagement rings are on the rise. Because anything less than perfection is unacceptable.
17 Of The Worst Things That Have Actually Happened To People At Weddings.
Flying fish remix.
When the Soufriere Hills Volcano on the island of Montserrat erupted in 1997, residents evacuated and had to leave their pets behind. John Walsh and Gerardo Huertas moved heaven and earth to save them. (via Digg)
What I Learned About Racism as the Only Chinese Person at a 'Chinese' Festival.
The Surprising Story of the First Use of Ether in Surgery. (via Damn Interesting)
What It’s Like to Grow Up With More Money Than You’ll Ever Spend. An interview with Abigail Disney. (via Metafilter)
How to Write a Condolence Note. It may be awkward, but anything is better than avoiding a friend's grief.
A blast from the past (2011): 11 Women Warriors of World War II.
The Flying Fish Remix: A perfect internet video.
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Thank you for posting the link to how to write a condolence note. It was a helpful reminder to reach out to a friend who lost a child last year and needed to be reminded that their family were still in my thoughts. Pain like that lingers long after the flowers have been tossed out.
ReplyDeleteKelly J, that is a sweet thing to do, and it will mean the world.
ReplyDeleteAn exemplary bunch of links today, I didn't get a damn thing done. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bruce!
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