Last weekend I tried on my wedding ring, and what a lovely feeling. It came out a bit too large, but the re-size should be perfect when I pick it up again. How many things do I own that I expect will be with me until I die?
Running
Ran to a new area yesterday, Forest Park. I need to get back there to see some more of the trails. But maybe take a shortcut on the subway instead of getting there six miles in.
Books
New York 2140, cont.
Articles & Episodes & Twoots
YouTube TV, flipping through channels like we used to. Mixed feelings! It feels nostalgically satisfying, there’s always some curiosity and surprise in what’s next but… I’m glad we’ve moved on.
“Most of our everyday knowledge of how to use computers can be considered folklore.”
“There is a genre of 21st century male ‘I have perfected the game of life’ routine that essentially assumes the absence of other people”. Sad!
OpenStreetMap, then and now. It’s incredible to see the progress and detail added since 2008. Incredible public resource, up there with Wikipedia.
James Flynn analyzes the everyday genius in a short clip of The Big Lebowski.
Movies
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The Furiosas hold their own. Chris Hemsworth is a delight. I like that his Dementus is not particularly smart. I also like that Furiosa is mostly silent, like Max. The inventive vehicles and weapons and tactics are an ongoing treat. I really like the episodic format. It feels more refreshing in this fiction context than when I see it in a biopic or something.
The African Desperate. Fun work in the editing/cuts/sound, and in the presentation of phone/text convo. And the art school talk is so perfectly eye-rolling. Interesting how the dialogue is so filled with throwaway memes, references, abbrevs, catchphrases. Ultimately I struggled with the characters, who seem aimless, insufferable, self-destructive. Like being sober when everyone else is drunk or drugged – a bit of a drag!
Late Night With the Devil. Horror movie on the set of a live television show. We get breaks from the action when they go to commercial. Refreshing change in setting.
Music
Leo Takami, Tree of Life. More straightforwardly meditative and drifting than last week’s.
Abel Selaocoe, Where Is Home / Hae Ke Kae. South African cello and vocal wanderings.
Afro-pop from Amero-Zimbabwean Chiwoniso…
- Ancient Voices. The title track has a steady bittersweet momentum, and I like the chorus joining in to tell the story.
- Rebel Woman
- Tichazomuona, with Dumisani Maraire. The mbira has a perfect sound.
Barry White, Is This Whatcha Want?. Unassailable: “Don’t Make Me Wait Too Long“.
Floating Points, Ocotillo. “Del Oro” stayed on loop for a while.
TV
Interview with the Vampire, s1e1–2. Trashy horror-romance. Can’t believe it took this long, but watching this made me realize that Hannibal is a vampire.
How to With John Wilson, s1e3. The shine is wearing off a bit, but still a valuable reminder how interesting other people are, and how being open opens up a lot.
Words of Wisdom
“God forgive me for being so idle; I am quite sillily interested in this work.”
Mark Larson 