Procrastination Station– July 15

Posted on July 15th, 2015

Remember how I moved to Seattle last month?  (Ha.  As if you could forget.  As if I don’t mention it in every post.)

I read this article from The New Yorker and now I’m regretting it big time.  The picture says it all.  If you think the intersection of history and scientific data is interesting, you’ll want to read it.  If you are easily alarmed, don’t.

I love America so much, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to live here.  William Han, a New Zealander living in in New York, feels the same way, but unlike me, he does not have the opportunity to be here indefinitely.  My knowledge of the immigration system is fairly limited, so I’m glad I read his piece on the immense challenges it poses.  I did want to know what he would suggest as a solution, however… tough stuff.

Sometimes, Onion articles pop up and I have to admit… I often chuckle!  They weighed in on the pros and cons of removing the Confederate flag from government buildings.  Hard to argue with the con “can’t fully grasp its incredible grandeur like you can on a bedspread or garage door.”

I enjoy typography in the way I enjoy many things: I know nothing about it, but I’m interested, and I like to look.  Domino Mag compiled a list of some of the most elegant signs in New York.  Font lovers, rejoice!

In other reading news, Go Set a Watchman was released today, and not without a great deal of controversy.  I ordered my copy tonight– looking forward to getting started at the beach this weekend!