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Boredom Isn’t a Problem—It’s the Portal
There was a moment—probably around 1994—when boredom died. Like, officially. Quietly. Without a eulogy or a funeral. One day we were all sitting in cars with no music, staring out the window during road trips and inventing games like “count the cows.” The next, we had Game Boys. Or AOL chatrooms. Or eventually, the dopamine cannon that is your phone.
Linkage
Don’t Respond to This Message—It’s a Scam Disguised as a Job – Shield and Fortify
5 Fascinating Facts and the Stories Behind Them – Ned Hardy
This cushion makes sitting for long periods of time incredibly bearable, whether it be in an office chair, gaming chair or car seat – Amazon
Who will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable process – BBC
Influencers take heat over lavish lifestyles – Axios
Katy Perry Now Feeling Regret Over Jeff Bezos Rocket Ride – Futurism
The Mysterious Case Of The F-117 Nighthawk’s Flip-Down Radar Locators – The War Zone
How to Wash Your Face for Clearer, Healthier Skin – Self
The Secret to Being Witty, Revealed – Quartz
Tesla Profit Sinks, Hurt by Backlash Over Elon Musk’s Political Role – WSJ
5 Iconic Artworks Worth Slowing Down For – Ned Hardy
Replace your junk drawer full of cables with this three-in-one cord — with built-in Micro USB, USB-C, and Lightning connectors – Amazon
Fentanyl Pipeline: How a Chinese Prison Helped Fuel a Deadly Drug Crisis in the United States – Pro Publica
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads – Linkiest
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt – NPR
4 reasons to take rest more seriously – Big Think
The Dumping Grounds
I Am the Embodiment of My Parents’ Dreams, and That’s Why I Wake Up Screaming
There’s a moment in every Asian child’s life—usually somewhere between age six and the first time you’re told you “disrespected the family” by having a B+—when you realize your life is less of a coming-of-age story and more of a Cold War spy thriller, except you’re both the sleeper agent and the bomb.
How to Grieve the Parent Who Didn’t Show Up
Grief is usually talked about in the context of loss—something tangible, something final. But some of the deepest grief people carry isn’t about what they lost…
It’s about what they never received in the first place.
It’s the ache of looking back on a childhood and realizing:
When Your Parent Becomes the Emotional Child
There’s a common, quiet burden that many adults carry without even realizing it:
They became the emotional parent to their own parent.
They were the kid who learned to read the room like a radar.
Linkage
5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
One of the most underrated kitchen tools—compact, precise, and endlessly useful for everything from zesting citrus to grating cheese or garlic into fine, flavorful magic – Amazon
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam – The Verge
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain – Greater Good
Here’s how the Catholic Church will choose a new pope – Axios
The 7 Most Savage Ways That Animals Mate – Linkiest
Political news is making me miserable. Is it wrong to tune out? – VOX
The Scarcity Effect: Why We Buy More Than We Need – Becoming Minimalist
The FBI Isn’t Calling to Help You Recover From Fraud – Life Hacker
What We Left Behind: 25 Quietly Powerful Nostalgic Photos – Ned Hardy
These laces are a popular upgrade for running shoes. They make shoes easier to put on and take off, but the main benefit is in the fit — once adjusted, they hold the perfect tightness and stretch just enough to stay comfortable, even if feet swell during a run – Amazon
The Rule of 72: How it Works for Your Investments – Ramit Sethi
Quantum Computer Makes Random-Number Breakthrough – Scientific American
Visualizing Global AI Investment by Country – Visual Capitalist
Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default – The Verge
Andor Season 2 Review: A Powerful Denouement – Den of Geek
The Dumping Grounds
“Girlfriend of 1.5 years said she needed a break because of her mental health, has a date with a guy 2 days later”
So my ex said that because of her mental health issues, she wanted to take a break from our relationship because she didn’t want to drag me down while she was dealing with it, anyway 2 days later she’s going on a date with a guy from work