Read – Online
The Rise of the Minimalist Skincare Routine. A reaction to the 25 steps routines.
Dutch article about racism towards Asians here in The Netherlands, and how they’re sick of it, and rightfully so: Poepchinees, sambal bij of spleetoog: Aziaten pikken het niet langer.
Sad: Once-Promising Niche Fragrance Brand Commodity Seems To Have Come To An End.
‘Warpaint: Makeup For Men’ Beautifully Highlights The Fragility of Masculinity
Best invention ever, the “Shut up lollypop” to combat “Dutch disease” aka incessant chattering during concerts and other live shows: Lul-niet-lolly houdt monden bij concerten ‘tenminste echt dicht’
Ancient DNA upends the horse family tree. Spoiler: the przewalski horse is not wild.
Instead of shaking all over, I read the newspapers. I listened to the radio. I had my lunch, an essay by Colm Tóibín about his (treatment of his) testicular cancer.
What my mother and I don’t talk about: Michele Filgate reflects on her teen years with an abusive stepfather and a mother whose silence protected him.
Can we live longer but stay younger?
In Santa Barbara, the War Between Weed Growers and Their Neighbors Is Getting Nasty
An article about ten “world food” dishes commonly eaten here in The Netherlands, how they got here and how they differ from the originals: Tien wereldgerechten: hoe kwamen ze in onze keuken terecht?
Listened to – Music
Elton John – Rocket Man (Live at the Royal Festival Hall 1972)
Mark Ronson – Late Night Feelings (Official Video) ft. Lykke Li
Listened to – Podcasts
Geen
Watched – Films and Documentaries
Boksen voor je leven, a Dutch documentary about Jewish boxer Ben Bril from Amsterdam.
Devils Pie, about singer D’Angelo and his comeback after many years outside of the spotlight.
Watched – TV and Youtube
Are Indians Aware Of The Indian Head Bobble?
How Lil Nas X Took ‘Old Town Road’ From TikTok Meme to No. 1 | Diary of a Song
Die Eiskönigin aus Chemnitz. Ein Abend für Jutta Müller (ENG SUBS)
The Adorkable Misogyny of The Big Bang Theory
The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory
Why Women Are Quitting Their Side Hustle: Leaving LuLaRoe
Sam Bettens, known as the singer for K’s Choice, has his own YouTube channel where he talks about his life and his transition
Miscellaneous awesomeness
Shmoxd‘s (pronounced as “Shmood”) whole channel, really!
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