Bits #9📟
Random samples of writing that bring me joy or made me think, presented with little to no context.
“Finally a BOOK! To spend my long nights.” - Bisan Owda, Palestinian Journalist 📍Gaza
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What Color Is Your Scream?
Maybe never, but hopefully soon.
What could be more delightful than to have in the same few minutes all the fascinating terrors of going abroad combined with all the humane security of coming home again?
Maybe not novel, but love this approach to promos from two comedians I follow. Falls in line with the newsletter boom.
INTRODUCTION: IN DEFENSE OF EVERYTHING ELSE
In Science and in Culture, Time Is Elastic What is time? The answer varies from society to society
In the end I’m just a symbol to remind you there’s more to see. - Motaz Azaiza, Palestinian Journalist
Sorry I was so glum. It’s nothing but the truth. I’m in a cursed mood and can’t bear the human face—so put off coming here, I advise you, as long as possible. Perhaps by the end of the week I shall be thawed. God knows. — Virginia Woolf
(sourced from my new favorite substack
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Today we entered the bargaining stage… but I still feel steeped in yesterday’s rage. How to find solace when the heart is on fire? via
“An umpire appeared. There were umpires everywhere, men who said who was winning or losing.” - Kurt Vonnegut
