ICYMI, here is the COMPLETELY BONKERS preschool story everyone is talking about: The Battle of Grace Church
Sandra Boynton is tweaking some of her beloved children’s books. But why mess with perfection?
The Goal Is To Feel Strong, Says 'Black Panther' Jewelry Designer
On the 18th-Century Origins of Celebrity Worship
Bless Us, O Instagram
Showing posts with label Black Panther. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Panther. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Morning Coffee (2/27/19)
Congress just got one step closer to blocking Trump’s national emergency
Thousands of migrant youth allegedly suffered sexual abuse in U.S. custody
Mark Harris, Tainted by Fraud Allegations, Will Not Run in New North Carolina Election
U.S. Cyber Command operation disrupted Internet access of Russian troll factory on day of 2018 midterms
Venezuela’s Food Crisis Reaches a Breaking Point
Exposing Amy Klobuchar’s Mistreatment Of Staff Is Not Sexist
SIGH: Harvey Weinstein Tells Female Lawyers Repping Him at Discount Will Be Good for Their Careers: Report
The Lesson of the Jussie Smollett Case
The Washington Post announces the launch of the Jamal Khashoggi Fellowship
The Magnitude of Black Panther’s Technical-Oscar Wins
Thousands of migrant youth allegedly suffered sexual abuse in U.S. custody
Mark Harris, Tainted by Fraud Allegations, Will Not Run in New North Carolina Election
U.S. Cyber Command operation disrupted Internet access of Russian troll factory on day of 2018 midterms
Venezuela’s Food Crisis Reaches a Breaking Point
Exposing Amy Klobuchar’s Mistreatment Of Staff Is Not Sexist
SIGH: Harvey Weinstein Tells Female Lawyers Repping Him at Discount Will Be Good for Their Careers: Report
The Lesson of the Jussie Smollett Case
The Washington Post announces the launch of the Jamal Khashoggi Fellowship
The Magnitude of Black Panther’s Technical-Oscar Wins
Friday, February 1, 2019
Morning Coffee (2/1/19)
Time for Friday happy links!
Step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with New Books, Comics, and Fables
Peter Jackson to Direct Documentary About The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Recording Sessions
AMC theaters to show ‘Black Panther’ for free to celebrate Black History Month
!! Centuries lost ‘Bristol Merlin’ uncovered at city’s Central Library
Oooh, the Criterion Collection is starting a streaming service.
Hahahahaha: All right stop… and listen to Chris Pine rap Vanilla Ice's 'Ice, Ice Baby' for Jimmy Kimmel
Always delightful: The Fug Girls on the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Dr Seuss's thank-you letter to man who saved his first book
Books to read with your favorite cup of tea
Heh: Hot chocolate is wasted on children
Step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with New Books, Comics, and Fables
Peter Jackson to Direct Documentary About The Beatles' 'Let It Be' Recording Sessions
AMC theaters to show ‘Black Panther’ for free to celebrate Black History Month
!! Centuries lost ‘Bristol Merlin’ uncovered at city’s Central Library
Oooh, the Criterion Collection is starting a streaming service.
Hahahahaha: All right stop… and listen to Chris Pine rap Vanilla Ice's 'Ice, Ice Baby' for Jimmy Kimmel
Always delightful: The Fug Girls on the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Dr Seuss's thank-you letter to man who saved his first book
Books to read with your favorite cup of tea
Heh: Hot chocolate is wasted on children
Friday, January 18, 2019
Afternoon Tea (1/18/19)
‘Project Blue Book’ Is Based on a True U.F.O. Story. Here It Is.
Welcome to the Gymternet, where fantasy gymnastics reigns supreme
Spies in the Speakeasy: Crime Fiction of the 1920s
The Art Of Craft: Ruth E. Carter Breaks Down Series Of Early Sketches For ‘Black Panther’ Costumes
I Can’t Stop Watching European Crime Dramas
Welcome to the Gymternet, where fantasy gymnastics reigns supreme
Spies in the Speakeasy: Crime Fiction of the 1920s
The Art Of Craft: Ruth E. Carter Breaks Down Series Of Early Sketches For ‘Black Panther’ Costumes
I Can’t Stop Watching European Crime Dramas
Friday, November 23, 2018
Morning Coffee (11/23/18)
Time for Friday happy links!
YAY: 'Becoming' Is Becoming 2018's Biggest Adult Book
I would like to read a novel based on this immediately: Revealed: the child Clement Attlee helped save from the Nazis
Oh interesting: Marvel Teams Up With Tupac Estate to Resurrect Rapper for ‘Black Panther’ Collab
JUST HIRE THEM: Curious cats bring fame to Japanese museum that won't let them in
‘Death & Nightingales’: Jamie Dornan & Matthew Rhys Battle It Out In First Trailer For BBC Period Drama
The Untouched 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb of Mehu Opens to the Public
This is not a RECENT link, but my family tried this festive cocktail recipe last night and WE RECOMMEND IT: Hot Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
Aw I love them: Coca-Cola’s Polar Bears, Now 25 Years Old, Return to Share Their Rules for a Loving Household
Romance readers will probably be interested in the Ripped Bodice Robe.
Answer These Teen TV Questions And We'll Give You A YA Novel To Read
YAY: 'Becoming' Is Becoming 2018's Biggest Adult Book
I would like to read a novel based on this immediately: Revealed: the child Clement Attlee helped save from the Nazis
Oh interesting: Marvel Teams Up With Tupac Estate to Resurrect Rapper for ‘Black Panther’ Collab
JUST HIRE THEM: Curious cats bring fame to Japanese museum that won't let them in
‘Death & Nightingales’: Jamie Dornan & Matthew Rhys Battle It Out In First Trailer For BBC Period Drama
The Untouched 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb of Mehu Opens to the Public
This is not a RECENT link, but my family tried this festive cocktail recipe last night and WE RECOMMEND IT: Hot Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
Aw I love them: Coca-Cola’s Polar Bears, Now 25 Years Old, Return to Share Their Rules for a Loving Household
Romance readers will probably be interested in the Ripped Bodice Robe.
Answer These Teen TV Questions And We'll Give You A YA Novel To Read
Friday, July 20, 2018
Morning Coffee (7/20/18)
Phew, time for some Friday happy links.
Michelle Obama's funny, star-studded video reminding you to vote is downright delightful.
The Colette trailer looks so great!!!
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun have a book coming out!
Black Panther's Sister Shuri Is Getting Her Own Comic Book Series & It's Happening So, So Soon
'Lost in space' Bakewell pudding found in Lincolnshire
Your Friday may need Prince Louis' christening photos. They're REALLY CUTE. (Shocker.)
Ooh, first images of the new cast of The Crown: Olivia Colman as the Queen and Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels as Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden.
!!!! Trogdor!! The Board Game
Hot Topic's new Disney princess collection is actually really cute.
10 Fun Ways To Wear Pigtails As An Adult
Michelle Obama's funny, star-studded video reminding you to vote is downright delightful.
The Colette trailer looks so great!!!
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun have a book coming out!
Black Panther's Sister Shuri Is Getting Her Own Comic Book Series & It's Happening So, So Soon
'Lost in space' Bakewell pudding found in Lincolnshire
Your Friday may need Prince Louis' christening photos. They're REALLY CUTE. (Shocker.)
Ooh, first images of the new cast of The Crown: Olivia Colman as the Queen and Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels as Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden.
!!!! Trogdor!! The Board Game
Hot Topic's new Disney princess collection is actually really cute.
10 Fun Ways To Wear Pigtails As An Adult
Friday, March 16, 2018
Morning Coffee (3/16/18)
Time for Friday happy links!
ICYMI, yesterday I wrote about why I liked A Wrinkle in Time so much!
Aaaah, great news from my friend Steph! Netflix is making a movie of her YA horror novel There's Someone Inside Your House. (I generally avoid horror but I really loved this one.)
Hahaha: National Trust apologises to Cornish after appearing to endorse putting cream on scones first
7 Books to Read After Seeing Black Panther
Aw, look at today's George Peabody Google doodle!
Ooh, pretty: These L’Occitane Easter Eggs Are Even Better Than Chocolate Eggs
The Amy Poehler/Nick Offerman crafting show is premiering ON MY BIRTHDAY. That's very thoughtful of them.
Perfect: If Jane Austen Got Feedback From Some Guy In A Writing Workshop
I'm not particularly into animated series but this is quite the voice cast.
The Solo movie is doing some kind of promotion with Solo cups and that's HILARIOUS.
Mae Whitman Is Ready for Taylor Kitsch to Play Her Boyfriend Now I mean, who isn't?
ICYMI, yesterday I wrote about why I liked A Wrinkle in Time so much!
Aaaah, great news from my friend Steph! Netflix is making a movie of her YA horror novel There's Someone Inside Your House. (I generally avoid horror but I really loved this one.)
Hahaha: National Trust apologises to Cornish after appearing to endorse putting cream on scones first
7 Books to Read After Seeing Black Panther
Aw, look at today's George Peabody Google doodle!
Ooh, pretty: These L’Occitane Easter Eggs Are Even Better Than Chocolate Eggs
The Amy Poehler/Nick Offerman crafting show is premiering ON MY BIRTHDAY. That's very thoughtful of them.
Perfect: If Jane Austen Got Feedback From Some Guy In A Writing Workshop
I'm not particularly into animated series but this is quite the voice cast.
The Solo movie is doing some kind of promotion with Solo cups and that's HILARIOUS.
Mae Whitman Is Ready for Taylor Kitsch to Play Her Boyfriend Now I mean, who isn't?
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Morning Coffee (3/11/18)
'This could destroy China': parliament sets Xi Jinping up to rule for life
Of course: At Pennsylvania rally, Trump again calls for the death penalty for drug dealers
Vote. That’s Just What They Don’t Want You to Do.
The E.P.A Chief Wanted a Climate Science Debate. Trump’s Chief of Staff Stopped Him.
Shocker: Media stereotype women in financial coverage, study finds
“Black Panther” just became Marvel’s fifth $1 billion movie
Ugh: ABC Shelved ‘Black-ish’ Political Episode Over ‘Creative Differences’
This is neat: Announcing Electric Lit’s #ReadMoreWomen Campaign
Whoa: Lego Builds a Sustainable Future, One Brick at a Time
What Ancient DNA Can Tell Us About the Settlement of Vanuatu
Of course: At Pennsylvania rally, Trump again calls for the death penalty for drug dealers
Vote. That’s Just What They Don’t Want You to Do.
The E.P.A Chief Wanted a Climate Science Debate. Trump’s Chief of Staff Stopped Him.
Shocker: Media stereotype women in financial coverage, study finds
“Black Panther” just became Marvel’s fifth $1 billion movie
Ugh: ABC Shelved ‘Black-ish’ Political Episode Over ‘Creative Differences’
This is neat: Announcing Electric Lit’s #ReadMoreWomen Campaign
Whoa: Lego Builds a Sustainable Future, One Brick at a Time
What Ancient DNA Can Tell Us About the Settlement of Vanuatu
Friday, March 9, 2018
Afternoon Tea (3/9/18)
The case for Black Panther as a 2019 Oscar behemoth
Jessica Morgan (of Go Fug Yourself) is both a pal and a writer I really enjoy, so I'm excited to drive into her top 10 essential movies.
Very important journalism: 13 Of The Most Adorable Pets Owned By Famous Writers
How a Tiny Wisconsin Island Became the World’s Biggest Consumer of Bitters
An Arthurian castle in Slovenia: the history, legends and future of Castle Borl
Jessica Morgan (of Go Fug Yourself) is both a pal and a writer I really enjoy, so I'm excited to drive into her top 10 essential movies.
Very important journalism: 13 Of The Most Adorable Pets Owned By Famous Writers
How a Tiny Wisconsin Island Became the World’s Biggest Consumer of Bitters
An Arthurian castle in Slovenia: the history, legends and future of Castle Borl
Morning Coffee (3/9/18)
Time for some happy Friday links! Just a reminder: If you enjoy these or my other posts, please consider supporting me on Patreon. For as little as $1 a month you can help make sure I can invest the not inconsiderable time required to compile links.
Oooh! Obama in Talks to Provide Shows for Netflix
Eee, cover and excerpt for Holly Black's next book The Wicked King!
Hey knitters, here's the official pattern for Nakia's infinity scarf from Black Panther.
Here's the 2018 longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
Look at this Wrinkle in Time jewelry! I'm sure I'll buy something and am agonizing over what; I'm going to make myself wait until after I see the movie in case that makes a particular design speak to me in a way I might not expect.
Elsewhere in niche jewelry I'm sure I'll buy: LOOK AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM'S ENAMEL PINS.
'Suits' Spinoff With Gina Torres Lands USA Network Series Pickup I'm excited to see her lead a show!
Everyone Has A Book Genre That Matches Their Personality — Here's Yours (This quiz told me I was a mystery novel, so obviously it is correct and accurate in all ways.)
The Original 'My Little Pony' Toys are Back and Making Your Childhood Dreams Come True (I sold mine in a yard sale and VERY MUCH REGRETTED IT.)
Whoa: This Glass-bottom Pool in Honolulu Has the Most Breathtaking Views
Oooh! Obama in Talks to Provide Shows for Netflix
Eee, cover and excerpt for Holly Black's next book The Wicked King!
Hey knitters, here's the official pattern for Nakia's infinity scarf from Black Panther.
Here's the 2018 longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
Look at this Wrinkle in Time jewelry! I'm sure I'll buy something and am agonizing over what; I'm going to make myself wait until after I see the movie in case that makes a particular design speak to me in a way I might not expect.
Elsewhere in niche jewelry I'm sure I'll buy: LOOK AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM'S ENAMEL PINS.
'Suits' Spinoff With Gina Torres Lands USA Network Series Pickup I'm excited to see her lead a show!
Everyone Has A Book Genre That Matches Their Personality — Here's Yours (This quiz told me I was a mystery novel, so obviously it is correct and accurate in all ways.)
The Original 'My Little Pony' Toys are Back and Making Your Childhood Dreams Come True (I sold mine in a yard sale and VERY MUCH REGRETTED IT.)
Whoa: This Glass-bottom Pool in Honolulu Has the Most Breathtaking Views
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Afternoon Tea (3/8/18)
The unwelcome revival of ‘race science’
‘Black Panther’ Is Groundbreaking, But It’s Shuri Who Could Change The World
Acrimony F.C.: M.L.S. Teams and Fan Groups Navigate a Rocky Marriage
"Boy" books vs. "Girl" books: How do we stop the labeling?
Mining Liberty: Daniel Roberdeau’s Quest for Lead on the Pennsylvania Frontier
‘Black Panther’ Is Groundbreaking, But It’s Shuri Who Could Change The World
Acrimony F.C.: M.L.S. Teams and Fan Groups Navigate a Rocky Marriage
"Boy" books vs. "Girl" books: How do we stop the labeling?
Mining Liberty: Daniel Roberdeau’s Quest for Lead on the Pennsylvania Frontier
Monday, February 19, 2018
Afternoon Tea (2/19/18)
Friday, February 9, 2018
Morning Coffee (2/9/18)
PHEW. We made it to Friday. Time for some happy links!
ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: All the Money in the World and Lady Bird.
New emoji are coming. Knitting! Llama! Jigsaw puzzle!
Hee: Paper Tiger: UK police end up in standoff with stuffed toy
In other important news stories: Missouri woman finds neighbor's dog riding pony
HAHAHA: Here’s What Black Panthers Are Saying About Critics
Rarely Seen Photographs Reveal the Gilded Age Glory of the Frick When It Was a Private Home
Did you know there's a Connecticut cheese trail???
Kate Middleton Hit Prince William in the Face With a Massive Snowball
...okay, I want these royals-inspired lipsticks.
Ooh, look at Disneyland Paris in the snow.
I didn't know apothecary drawers were something I could buy on Amazon but now I want them desperately.
ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: All the Money in the World and Lady Bird.
New emoji are coming. Knitting! Llama! Jigsaw puzzle!
Hee: Paper Tiger: UK police end up in standoff with stuffed toy
In other important news stories: Missouri woman finds neighbor's dog riding pony
HAHAHA: Here’s What Black Panthers Are Saying About Critics
Rarely Seen Photographs Reveal the Gilded Age Glory of the Frick When It Was a Private Home
Did you know there's a Connecticut cheese trail???
Kate Middleton Hit Prince William in the Face With a Massive Snowball
...okay, I want these royals-inspired lipsticks.
Ooh, look at Disneyland Paris in the snow.
I didn't know apothecary drawers were something I could buy on Amazon but now I want them desperately.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Morning Coffee (2/8/18)
ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: The Boss Baby and Darkest Hour
Interesting: Irish court refuses man's extradition because of Brexit
FEMA Contract Called for 30 Million Meals for Puerto Ricans. 50,000 Were Delivered.
Dahlia Lithwick, great as always: The Courts Are Not a Noble and Purifying Refuge
America’s ISIS Jihadists Were Largely Duds
Donald Trump’s Very Soviet Fixation on Applause
This is great news: Teen Vogue Taps Samhita Mukhopadhyay as Executive Editor
Doctors given approval for UK's first 'three-person babies'
Ancient Grave With Skeletons Arranged in Bizarre Spiral Formation Discovered in Mexico
Marvel’s Black Panther will speak this real African language
Lifetime Has Found Their Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Interesting: Irish court refuses man's extradition because of Brexit
FEMA Contract Called for 30 Million Meals for Puerto Ricans. 50,000 Were Delivered.
Dahlia Lithwick, great as always: The Courts Are Not a Noble and Purifying Refuge
America’s ISIS Jihadists Were Largely Duds
Donald Trump’s Very Soviet Fixation on Applause
This is great news: Teen Vogue Taps Samhita Mukhopadhyay as Executive Editor
Doctors given approval for UK's first 'three-person babies'
Ancient Grave With Skeletons Arranged in Bizarre Spiral Formation Discovered in Mexico
Marvel’s Black Panther will speak this real African language
Lifetime Has Found Their Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Monday, December 4, 2017
Morning Coffee (12/4/17)
Me elsewhere: TV news for the week.
This is actually a very good read: Billy Bush: Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That
Hmm: CVS agrees to buy Aetna in $69 billion deal that could shake up health-care industry
AWWW: Gay Australian Politician Proposes During Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Good for him: ‘Black Panther’ Actor Publicly Announces His DACA Status, Lending Voice to Immigration Fight
“She Didn’t Want This Come Hell or High Water”: Inside Melania Trump’s Secretive East Wing
Yuck: Met Opera Suspends James Levine After New Sexual Abuse Accusations
Pterosaurs: record haul of egg fossils from ancient flying reptile found in China
Found: 11 Iron Age Cauldrons and More Metalwork in an English Field
Energy Idea for Mars Yields a Clue for Powering Data Centers
I WAS wondering this: Answering Your Biggest Shape of Water Question: Does She F*ck the Fish-Man?
This is actually a very good read: Billy Bush: Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That
Hmm: CVS agrees to buy Aetna in $69 billion deal that could shake up health-care industry
AWWW: Gay Australian Politician Proposes During Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Good for him: ‘Black Panther’ Actor Publicly Announces His DACA Status, Lending Voice to Immigration Fight
“She Didn’t Want This Come Hell or High Water”: Inside Melania Trump’s Secretive East Wing
Yuck: Met Opera Suspends James Levine After New Sexual Abuse Accusations
Pterosaurs: record haul of egg fossils from ancient flying reptile found in China
Found: 11 Iron Age Cauldrons and More Metalwork in an English Field
Energy Idea for Mars Yields a Clue for Powering Data Centers
I WAS wondering this: Answering Your Biggest Shape of Water Question: Does She F*ck the Fish-Man?
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