«Countless fragments of unrooted trivia that rattled around my brain are now grounded in place, time and personal experience.» A wonderful essay about the delight of finding something that helps you connect with the world around you.

From Weekly Filet #488, in May 2024.

When I Became a Birder, Almost Everything Else Fell Into Place

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How different languages laugh online

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Test Your Focus: Can You Spend 10 Minutes With One Painting?

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What Jumping Spiders Teach Us About Color

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A Beginner’s Guide to Looking at the Universe

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