Taskmaster
It’s simply delightful.
Being a man unafraid of feelings.
MALCOLM Dispute it like a man. MACDUFF I shall do so, But I must also feel it as a man. Shakespeare’s MACBETH This world has more than its fill of “manly” men who believe masculinity is something void of emotion. To be a fully self-expressed human being, capable of empathy and compassion is an essential part of masculinity that has been part of human nature since our beginnings. Cutting it off and presenting “hard” doesn’t make you a man. Living fully as a well rounded, whole and complete human being and modeling that for your children makes you a real man. Try it out.
Gardening.
A meta-analysis of studies on the mental health benefits of gardening found that it had a “significant and positive” effect on overall well-being. Gardening and yard work gives me such a sense of accomplishment and peace. You don’t even need a yard. Just some pots, sprouts, and some dirt. Try it out.
Book Excavations by @james.allen.studio
James’ work is extraordinary!From his website… “Each Book Excavation begins by cutting a hole in the cover of a book with a scalpel or x-acto blade. I cut my way through the pages selectively keeping fragments of images and words to create a composition using the content of the book as it emerges. In this way a sculptural relief emerges as I carve my way though the pages. The composition emerges intuitively. As I cut I consider both narrative and compositional dynamics to create a new vision of the book's content. I enjoy how these Excavations turn the linear format of a book into a flat window through which to observe many pages at once.”
