Issue 24 | Atlas of Musings
- Atlas of Musings
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live
On this day in 1964, Nutella first graced the shelves of Italian stores. 60 years later and it's still testing self control around the world.
vibe check
from the crypt
The Voynich Manuscript is a 600-year-old whimsical book written in a language no one has ever cracked. Not even WWII codebreakers.
some cool art
Seth Armstrong paints L.A. glowing at every hour from every angle. His work invites you to wonder what secrets are unfolding behind those windows.
linguistic oddity
Cut Of Your Jib: Derived from sailing, where a ship’s jib sail gave away whether they were friend or foe. These days it’s still a form of vibe check, but for people.
a writing prompt
Write a myth to explain why the moon changes shape.
dream house alert
Yes, it’s a castle. Tucked into the hills, complete with turrets and the kind of storybook ambition early L.A. loved. Oh, and it’s for sale.
a corner of the world
The Garden of Ninfa feels like a place the faeries didn’t want you to find. A medieval town overrun by roses, vines, and storybook bridges. Pure romance.
from my lens
We are not quitters, do you hear me?!
Location: San Francisco MoMA
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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