“To read what some of the most talented writers can do is to be reassured of human ingenuity, human sensitivity, human spark. We’re a cunning and capable species, even if we spend much of our time (and many of our elections) trying to prove otherwise.”
Opinion | The Best Sentences of 2024 - The New York Times
Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature
https://www.wired.com/story/healthier-cities-will-require-a-strong-dose-of-nature/
“If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces.”
19 Psychological Reasons Why People Believe in Astrology (Even Though It Doesn’t Work)
https://psychologycorner.com/19-psychological-reasons-why-people-believe-in-astrology
This applies to many other beliefs and ways of thinking as well.
Background Noises • Ambient Sounds • Relaxing Music | myNoise
A great site (with mobile apps) and an infinite number of soundscapes, because you can configure them yourself!
From the site: "Discover a world of immersive and customizable soundscapes that can enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. Choose from noise generators, nature sounds and ambient music to create your perfect audio environment. Explore our vast library of interactive sound generators and find your audio haven!"
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
https://nowiknow.com/the-restaurant-of-mistaken-orders/
“One older woman shows her guests to a table and then sits down with them. Another serves a hot coffee with a straw. Yet another older woman struggles to twist a large pepper mill, not entirely sure that the pepper will fall where it’s wanted. Everybody at the table pitches in to help, and with cries of “We did it!” all join in the laughter. However, “The restaurant is not about whether orders are executed incorrectly or not,” notes Oguni. “The important thing is the interaction with people who have dementia.””
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