Here's what I enjoyed on the web this week:
Movies!
Metacritic.com's list of their 50 most anticipated films for 2012. I haven't made my detailed way through the entire list, but it looks like a good rundown. http://bit.ly/wQtNoF
Knots!
I recently bought a pair of suede, hardsole Minnetonka moccasins with these ties that, of course, do not stay tied. I saw a friend of my nephew's with these little knotty things on the end of his topsiders, so I did some research, found out that these knots are called Eastland knots, and found a how-to. However, I will be square knotting mine in the middle before knotting the ends. http://bit.ly/tq4V3W
Creativity!
From NPR, an article based an interview with Jonah Lehrer, a writer specializing in neuroscience, who just published a book called Imagine: How Creativity Works. The article highlights some of Lehrer's general research and ideas such as how the creative process works, the broadness of creativity, the benefits of collaboration, and the connection of environment and creativity. It made me really want to read his book. http://n.pr/GzoXYy
On that note, Maria Popova has been working on a program called Curator's Code that helps people "honor discovery." Meaning the things we read and see, specifically on the internet, influence our own creative ideas, and she feels it's important to acknowledge our influences. This project has had a very mixed response, and awful, bullying things have been said about her and her motivations behind the project. This particular article posted on brainpickings.org is Popova's thoughtful reaction to the vitriol sent her way. She highlights several passages from Ideas and Opinions, a collection of essays by Albert Einstein, that she believes in and often returns to. I felt inspired. http://bit.ly/z1pO3G
Beard Slap!
It's been around for a while, but I just saw it again. Just click on it. http://bit.ly/GBiJdQ
You!
What are you finding or looking for on the internet?
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