14 Nov 2019

Kate Bowler on the loneliness epidemic

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The stats on loneliness and its consequences are pretty scary, but it was Kate’s closing remarks that really brought the issue into focus for me.

22 Apr 2018

Thoughts on “Parks and Rec”

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Thoughts on “Parks and Rec”

Last night I finished watching the final season of Parks and Rec. Great show, great ending. Here are my final impressions.

22 Sep 2017

Ken Burns on sustained attention

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“I believe that all real meaning accrues in duration, and that the work you’re proudest of and the relationships you care the most about have benefited from your sustained attention.”