01/12 Atlas of Musings | Weekly Newsletter
- Atlas of Musings
- Jan 18
- 2 min read
Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live
Hello Muselings, we meet again!
On this very day in 1896, X-rays were publicly demonstrated for the first time. A bold day for curiosity and mild existential discomfort. Lets begin.
vibe check
This week’s vibe is aspriring to the status of "local enigma." Hoping to pivot into a lifestyle that involves communicating with wildlife.
small fact, big feeling
Volvo invented the modern day seatbelt and chose not to patent it, letting competitors use it freely because saving lives mattered more than profit.
some cool art
Jeremy Miranda makes art for people who romanticize misty streets, half-lit rooms, and feelings they can’t fully name.
linguistic oddities
Long in the Tooth: Less of an insult and more of a horse fact. Older horses get longer-looking teeth, and somehow humans said, yes, this will describe us now.
a writing prompt
A character moves to a new town and pretends to be someone they used to know.
dream house alert
An NYC penthouse that’s giving eccentric neighbor you don’t really know, but absolutely know has incredible stories.
the free shelf
Because capitalism is exhausting and your budget deserves a break.
→ This week’s gem: Unsplash A generous corner of the internet where beautiful, high-quality photos are just…..free. Teams backgrounds? Check. Screensavers? Yep. Moodboard inspo? You got it.
from my lens
Taken on a wintery morning not far from my home in Ottawa, this photo has always embodied a favourite Edgar Allan Poe quote of mine: "The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?"
until next time...
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Until next Monday, xoxo
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