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February 23 · Issue #19 · View online
I collect words the way some people collect coins or butterfly specimens.
And this is where I share some of them with you.
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Sometimes, excuses just don’t cut it. So, I won’t even go there. But an apology is due. I’m sorry for the silence of last week. It should have been the 20th issue today, not 19th, had things gone smooth. To make up, I’m going to start a ‘Read of the Week’ recommendation, which you MUST read. (Well, it’s not exactly to make up, I’d have done that regardless!)
Anyway, hope you enjoy reading today’s issue; and if you do, please share it with your friends and acquaintances who might like it too. Thank you! :)
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*Read of the Week*
Opening the Heart’s Floodgates, With a Paw
Watching people fall in love is contagious. Animal people can be judgmental, self-righteous and cranky, all of which I was becoming. Many of us have more love inside than we know what to do with, but are too bottled up. Which is where dogs can come in. With them, we can let our love flow freely without fear of being judged or rejected. They are like safety valves. Oh, I can go on and quote the entire article here—it is so relatable and well-written. But I shall not spoil it for you. Read it yourself. <3
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1. Why Is Snap Calling Itself a Camera Company?
Om Malik examines what Snap, the parent company of the social-media platform Snapchat, sees in the future of our interactions with the digital world. Insightful, foretelling, and absolutely fascinating, this story makes for a compelling read for techies and non-techies alike.
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2. A Glimpse into the World of India's Ham Radio Operators
The hobby of ham networking or amateur radio isn’t new, but is at least a century old. Read this enthralling account of that world and its inhabitants. #HobbyGoals
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3. North Indian Media – Going South In More Ways Than One
I’d never imagined that one day I’ll be endorsing a Buzzfeed article here, but this sharp and pointed memo by Krish Ashok deserves to be read, understood and applied by all, before even making an observation. It’s a lesson in appreciation of context, which God knows we all could use. |
4. I Accidentally Bought a Giant Pig
A story of love, in its purest form. And of a lesson oft-forgotten: Bias filters exist only when love doesn’t. And the moment love happens, filters disappear too.
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5. Luck Is a Skill Set You Can Refine
Luck can seem synonymous with randomness. To call someone lucky is usually to deny the relevance of their hard work or talent. And as this article elaborates, it is possible to create one’s own luck. Read it, to know how.
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The Handmaid's Tale. Margaret Atwood.
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Better never means better for everyone… It always means worse, for some.
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In Three Words: Unsettling. Demanding. Terrifying.
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Why Should You Read It: Written three decades ago, it’s a frightening foretelling of our world as it stands today, and where it seems to be headed. Read it for living the rest of your life as a thrilling déjà vu. It’s a deeply disturbing read. (But hey, won’t you rather have a deeply disturbing read than a deeply disturbing reality—at least you can dismiss the events of the book as a figment of someone’s imagination and not a reality that you have to live through!)
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Beyond the Book: The book was reprinted as a part of the Vintage Future series, a collection of 9 dystopian books, published by Penguin in 2016. Each edition features striking front cover imagery that can be animated with a sheet of acetate (and is trippy af).
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fika
(Swedish) It is not just a word, but a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. It means to “have coffee and cake”, but it’s not just that. It cannot be experienced at your desk by yourself. It is a ritual. A social institution. The food is incidental. Usage: “Let’s go and fika!” [The closest equivalent that comes to mind is the Bengali Adda.]
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@genesiaalves. If there was just one person who I’d want to be when I grow up, I’d choose her. Her fearlessness is aspirational, empathy prudent, and solidarity enviable. She will have your back (despite you being just a Twitter handle to her), you can count on that. I’d write more, and better, if only I were not so enamoured by her. To sisterhood! (Oh, and she is HILARIOUS, if intelligent humour is your thing.)
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Bleeding Heart - Regina Spektor. Lead single of her album Remember Us to Life, this song is not a universal happy/ peppy song. It works on certain days, in certain moods, at certain time. But when it does, you can’t not play it on loop. Try it. Bonus: The official video (link above) is a collection of endearing photos of baby Regina. Watch it for the fuzzies. Till next time… With warmth and gratitude Neha
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