Seeing the movie is like going to an austere orgy — which turns out to be just what you wanted.
— Pauline Kael
One of my faves. Can’t wait to see this newly mastered version.
I believe pie should either be a conveyance for ice cream or should be chocolate. Otherwise, why bother? I’m not wrong about this.
— My beautiful wife.
I explained that I did not have to wear green today. My name is Patrick. That is like wearing green every day.
Getting ready to go.
CJ Chilvers has an important question for creators: Are you useful?
What makes me happy now: my very old dog | Dogs | The Guardian
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow author Gabrielle Zevin on the exquisite beauty – and pain – of loving an ageing pet.
Kleenex warning.
‘Critical ignoring’ is critical thinking for the digital age | World Economic Forum
Critical ignoring is more than just not paying attention – it’s about practicing mindful and healthy habits in the face of information overabundance.
This is important.
First blooms of the year on our orchid stand.
Kottke.org Is 25 Years Old Today and I’m Going to Write About It
some web space turned into a site called 0sil8, which became a playground of sorts for my experiments in writing and design.
Osil8 is when I started reading Kottke. So, longer than 25 years for me.
Amazing.
Reminder: We’ll be in Amsterdam from 19 March — 21 March. Then in Berlin from 22 March — 25 March. We’ll be back near AMS in Haarlem on 26 March — 27 March.
Happy to meet up with any of you fine folks. I love turning online acquaintances into ILR friends. Email to arrange.