Issue 18 | Atlas of Musings
- Atlas of Musings
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live
On this day in 1959, Barbie arrived on the scene with a suitcase full of alter egos, reminding us that trying on new lives is half the fun. Let's begin.
vibe check
small fact, big feeling
In Japan, there’s an unplugged telephone booth where people pick up the receiver to speak to loved ones they’ve lost.
some cool art
Ekaterina Zagorska’s creations blend realism with pop-art in a way that turns simple pleasures into tiny, beautiful moments to linger in.
linguistic oddity
Mumbo Jumbo: A 17th-century West African term for a masked “idol” used to settle disputes by intimidating women. Appropriately, it is now used to describe a load of crap.
a writing prompt
In a small town, residents start receiving anonymous letters correctly predicting their futures. Who's behind them?
dream house alert
A tiny off-grid chalet clinging to the dramatic UK cliffside that looks like a where James Bond goes to clear his mind. I dare you to find a room with a bad view.
the free shelf
Because capitalism is exhausting and your budget deserves a break.
→ This week’s gem: NASA Space Travel Posters NASA released a series of "Visions of the Future" posters that are stunning, free to print, and will make your home look like a mid-century space colony.
from my lens
Some places make it so easy to believe in magic. Tofino is one such place for me - an endless expanse of sandy beach and wild ocean wait at the end of this trail.
until next time...
If this email made you feel an inkling of wonder or chuckle once, it was all worth it.
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Until next Monday, xoxo
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