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Dubious Assertions /
It's kind of adorable how desperately the 1997 World Almanac wanted to be relevant.
("Up-to-the-Minute-the-book-was-sent-to-press-which-was-months-before-hitting-the-shelves" Information)
How naïvely it expounded on the very innovation that would spell its demise!
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And how it presented the term "Netizen" with a straight face!
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But the world was a different place then.
One where 1-800-FLOWERS led the charge in online shopping...
...and the environment had yet to be burdened with anything pesky like "air" or "birds."
Ah yes, simpler times.
And another win for books.
Why e-Readers Will Never Win Me Over /
Recently, this Slate article introduced me to the artist Nina Katchadourian, whose work is infused with a whimsical sense of humor that is utterly delightful. All of her projects are worth checking out, but the Sorted Books series is particularly dear to my heart...
...reminding me as it does of that time I noticed this happy accident on my own bookshelf:
Yay for books!
What a difference a day makes... /
Happy Birthday! to my dear and devoted friend Becky, who has been putting up with my nonsense since kindergarten.
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Defying the Odds /
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(SERIOUSLY, LOOK THEM UP.)
Want stuff with this chart on it? Check out the League Store.
Food for Thought /
It took awhile to respond to your requests for "Smart Food" merch, but the League Store has now been duly stocked.
Rocket Scientist: cards by LeagueOfLostCauses
Click here to see the full array of smart food options!
Upstairs, Downstairs /
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