The Matchbook | 7.29.22

Little Bits Of Light

Jul 29, 2022

First, sorry I missed last week. Migraine of epic proportions that spanned 2 days. Second: It’s hotter than the devil’s diarrhea lately, so here’s come cooooool links to help you survive. I love ya, all of ya.

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Here’s the lowdowndownlow, friendos:

Everything Is Conscious - Amazing article about amazing research into the consciousness of everything from spoons to stones. If we treat all the world as though it has a life-force all its own, what good could come? Oof, love this idea, as it’s something I’ve always done, and now I feel less crazy.
The Rings of Power - I’ll make no innuendo or half hint about it, I love the Lord of the Rings. I’ve read the book multiple times, I loved all the movies, and I’m happily admitting I’m a huge nerd for that entire world. I’m psyched to see what this show might offer, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed they don’t f it up.
30 Brilliant Cleaning Hacks - In our house, I’m kinda the neat freak of the bunch, and I don’t let anyone touch the dishes but me, even though I hate doing them. Here’s 30 hacks to help you, if you’re at all like me. I hope you’re not.
The Power Of The Check-In - It’s been rough, rough times, let’s just face that fact up front. We’re all struggling, whether we like to admit it or not. This article in the NY Times, is about the immense power of simply checking in on someone. Just check in, call, text, whatever, for no reason other than to make sure they’re ok. Try this. It changes things.
Should We Fart In Front Of Our Spouses? - Hilarious, but actually interesting article about what it is to pass that gas in front of our loved ones, whether or not we should do it, and how things might change if we start. Worth a chuckling read.
Take Me Home - Play this Phil Collins track as loud as you can play it, and drive somewhere. Sing.
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