Quote: “He has dug out hoarders who’ve accidentally interred themselves, dying like pharaohs inside mausoleums of boxes, videotapes, magazines.” Fascinating if occasionally revolting read. (The Guardian)

Fabulous bird photos. (Love that pygmy owl.)

Everyone has their own musical entry into Swiftworld. Mine was “The Last Great American Dynasty.” The lyrics are as good as anything written by F. Scott Fitzgerald about the same people, and I would like to have taken that class. (gift link, WSJ)
(the BBC reviews Life of a Showgirl, as does Rolling Stone)

Quite apart from the fact that he knows how to use “less” and “fewer” in a sentence, I find this a sane and helpful reminder on how to get the best out of your workday. And make it a habit! (h/t 1440)

An Alaska whale expert’s message in a bottle washed up in Scotland, years after his death. “So many friends around the world, and still making them.” Read the story here. (Alaska Public Media)

With a smile and a hop.

Quote for the day–or perhaps the times…

Bashier: But the point is, if you lie all the time, nobody’s going to believe you, even when you’re telling the truth.

Garak: Are you sure that’s the point, doctor?

Bashir: Of course, what else could it be?

Garak: That you should never tell the same lie twice.

Star Trek: DS9, E20/S3

Outro…

Chatter Lagniappe Sunday audobon photography awards ballad of the portland frog brigade daniel pink give me 12 minutes last Great american dynasty message in a bottle Taylor Swift the human stain remover