Issue 29 | Atlas of Musings
- Atlas of Musings
- May 24
- 2 min read
Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live
On this day in 1935, Jesse Owens made sports fans blush by setting five world records in 45 minutes. All in a day's work.
vibe check
from the crypt
These then-and-now photos make famous landmarks feel strangely mortal. Imagine how many more are waiting for history to remember them.
some cool art
Vicki Rawlins turns flowers, leaves, and found nature into portraits. Afterwards each piece returns to the Earth, which makes it even more magical.
linguistic oddity
Red Herring: A phrase about distraction that likely traces back to smoked fish being used to throw hunting dogs off a scent. Dramatic, salty, and suspicious.
a writing prompt
Write about a character who finds themself in a battle they realize they will not win.
dream house alert
This sun filled Portugal homestead comes with orange groves and a resident donkey named Maria Joaquina. The house is gorgeous, but Maria knows she’s the moment.
a corner of the world
The Quiraing doesn’t feel scenic so much as sentient. There’s a reckless beauty, steeped in folklore, that feels almost dangerous as it dares you to explore further.
from my lens
This place felt like walking into a folk tale right after something mildly cursed happened.
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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