Noise, noise, noise. There’s traffic everywhere. Here’s what stood out for me this week.
When told that erotic (not) novel Fifty Shades of Grey had surpassed Harry Potter in sales, J. K Rowling joined my Fantasy Dinner Table of Wit when she said this:
“Just think of how many more books I could have sold if Harry had been a little more creative with his wand.”
( Click here to see her full Life after Potter interview)
On pondering a grim vision of a horrible future in which you might have to spend time alone with your own thoughts:
“The metals in your smart phone may be irreplaceable. If we run into a supply crunch, some features of modern life may be in trouble.
( Click here to read the full ArsTechnica article)
Taking sides in marital dissolution is a fool’s game, but Nigella Lawson deserves sympathy for the sheer betrayal of beloved staff.
“There is some misery you cannot escape.”
( Click here to read the Guardian update)
What are you doing this weekend? In NYC,
“Holiday season is in full swing and the likelihood of catching a Christmas carol hovers near 100 per cent, should you leave your Grinchy lair.“
( click here to read, from the NY Times, New York Today:Christmas Countdown)
As for me, I’m going to a morning brunch birthday for my Dad and hoping Sunday brings nice enough weather for our annual tree trek.
Wherever you are, happy weekend.
The last word goes to Nelson Mandela. His actions and words inspired the world and now belong to the ages.
“Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
Rest in peace.
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