Wall Street Journal op-ed: Recovering the Strangeness of Easter, by Robert Barron (Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Los Angeles:
We are told in the Bible that three women, friends and followers of Jesus, came to the tomb of their Master early on the Sunday morning following his crucifixion in order to anoint his body. Undoubtedly they anticipated that, while performing this task, they would wistfully recall the things that their friend had said and done. Perhaps they would express their frustration at those who had brought him to this point, betraying, denying and running from him in his hour of need. Certainly, they expected to weep in their grief.
The ancient fabric that no one knows how to makeBBC
We are at a crossroads in the search for a new physics Aeon l
NOOOO! Toilet paper could face a new shortage. “Suzano SA, the biggest producer of wood pulp, used in the production of toilet paper, tells Bloomberg that the global crunch of shipping containers could clog supply lines.”
For her forthcoming book New Yorkers, photographer Sally Davies (Instagram) captured portraits of people inside their NYC apartments. I love the creativity of these living spaces, many in styles you just do not see in contemporary design magazines
I THINK WE’RE LEARNING THAT CHOLESTEROL ISN’T AS IMPORTANT AS WE WERE TOLD: Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure. It’s gotten so much attention because it’s easy to measure and there are drugs to affect it.
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Tech Republic: “Whether because of the boost the pandemic bestowed upon online shopping or simply more time in front of their laptops, senders had to change strategies regarding promotional emails and the way they are distributed, according to “How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed Emailing,” a new study from Pathwire. More than half, 55% of senders said they increased their email volume, and 49% email customers more frequently since the start of COVID-19. Brands adapted and the new strategies will affect email trends, not only in 2021 but also beyond, per the survey. Pathwire said that brands once reliant on their brick and mortar outlets were forced to tactically assess other ways of engaging customers who needed answers to the most practical questions; when lockdown was in full effect, email senders had to quickly adjust to shifting all promotion and sales online…”