Equity, Inclusion, and Chivalric Virtues
A timely and necessary post. Thank you La Bella Donna for your insight.
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Reblog: Keeping Up With the Trevelyans: On Owning (and Loving) Books
Kaila Yankelevich, University of Bristol Why do we own books? What does it mean to own a book? Is the reason utilitarian (we want to access a specific text) or is it all about pleasure? Umberto Eco famously spoke of the importance of owning books that you might never have time to read. Did owners…
Brick Stitch Bag
After spending two years brick stitching, I found myself wanting to do more brick stitch. Thus, I conjured a project to recreate a brick stitch bag currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum and titled “Unknown Bag”. (This project was completed in March of 2023, and this blog has been a lesson in procrastinating your…
43 Powerful New Year Affirmations
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to set our intentions and manifest our dreams. These 43 powerful New Year affirmations will help you cultivate a positive mindset, attract abundance, and achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationships, boost your career, or enhance your overall well-being, these affirmations will empower you…
Quote of the Day: Incompetence
“The pretence of adequacy leads to the sin of incompetency” Bea Lurt Bea Lurt (Born July 3, 1367, in Canterbury, England – Died December 22, 1425) was a medieval English scholar, philosopher, and author, best known for her profound insights into human behavior and competence. Early Life: Bea Lurt was born into a family of…
The Morgan Library & Museum Tour
Hi friends, welcome back! As an avid reader and museum goer, The Morgan Library & Museum has been on my radar for quite some time. The library was the personal collection of financier John Pierpont Morgan and located off Madison Avenue between 36th and 37th Street. With his large fortune amassed from his dominance on…
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