If these are the end times, I say strap in and enjoy the ride.
Only god is truly original
Every beïng is a product of its ancestors, and every idea is a blend of preëxisting notions.
Only the incomprehensible god-source is truly original.
Beef and veal
Fattier cuts of beef are more nutritious and tasty than those of veal.
Translations
Translations are never perfect: they lack subtlety of hue, losing double meanings and speechly quirks.
That’s why I barely touch them: I like originals, not variations and opinions. My Russian blog is a thing of its own; one must know the tongue to fully appreciate it.
Tucker on Twitter
Taylor Lorenz: “It’s wild to see what a fish out of water [Tucker Carlson] is on the internet: no jump cuts, no background music, no catchy thumbnail or video title”.
Forthrightness is a good thing; ornament is superfluous.
Keep practicing
Ceasing to do something leads to unlearning how it’s done. Keep practicing.
Villa Cusona in June and July 2022
Nearby river:
Road sign:
Address plaque:
The key:
The villa, built in year 998:
The views:
The terrace:
The family tree:
A repurposed bottle:
The museum:
The wine cellar:
The wineyards:
Sputnik the dog:
A salamander:
Me:
And is that another Sirian craft in the top-left corner?
Touchscreen gestures
Touchscreen gestures are more ergonomic, intuitive, and fun than button taps.
Glasses
Children with glasses disturb me. How did they break their eyesight so young?
I have never worn glasses and do not intend to — eyes get used to lenses and only become weaker from there. I opt for preventive measures instead: minimising nearwork, avoiding manmade light, and practicing active focus.