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Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

I recently counted the people who would notice if I disappeared for a week - not from social media, from actual life - and the number was smaller than I expected and larger than zero, which somehow made it worse - Silicon Canals

Counting how many people would notice one's absence reveals the depth of personal connections and the impact of presence in relationships.
London food
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 66 and I eat breakfast at the same diner every Saturday and the waitress knows my order before I sit down - and last week she was off sick and the replacement asked what I wanted, and I realized the meal isn't why I come here, the meal is just the cover charge for being expected somewhere by someone who notices when I don't show up - Silicon Canals

Routine and familiar connections provide comfort and meaning in life, especially during transitions like retirement.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Artists on Their Favorite Artworks at the Met, the Louvre, the Prado and Other Museums

American art reflects diverse cultural values and personal connections through various mediums and styles.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party

John Ayala, a beloved mailman in Mount Washington, retired after 40 years, leaving a strong sense of community and personal connection among residents.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Remembering Dave McGinnis, longtime NFL coach, commentator

Dave McGinnis, a beloved NFL coach, passed away at 74, leaving behind a legacy of personal connections and memorable stories.
fromAnOther
11 months ago

Talia Byre's New Zine Is an Intimate Snapshot of the Designer's Process

"I hope people can see all the fun and hard work [that goes into a collection]," says Talia Lipkin-Connor. "Every day is crazy in the best way and we wanted to make an archive, even just for us, to look back on as the brand progresses."
London startup
fromMiami Herald
11 months ago

Herb Coleman, Miami entrepreneur who served food and his community, dies at 62

"He had the type of personality where people would come to him and tell him their whole life story," Herb's widow, Joya, told the Miami Herald.
Miami Dolphins
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