Happy Monday. If such a thing is possible.
While awake this morning at 3am I continued reading Unbroken
, the biography of Louis Zamperini: an Olympian, a castaway adrift at sea after his plane crashes into the Pacific, and then as a POW in Japan during WWII. The experiences described in the book, specifically his tale of survival following brutal treatment by his captors, makes for a gripping, painful tale. The movie got moderately awful reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (I haven’t seen it) but the book is worth your time.Here are a few other items of note from around the world this week:
Presidential Fun Facts
What Happens to a Woman’s Brain when She Becomes a Mother
Mapping Migrations in the United States.
Dave Barry: The Greatest (Party) Generation
Getting Grief Right
The Cure for Measles
Love this recent blog post about the unusual middle name trend
What Men Require To Live A Happy Life
Inside America’s First Women-Only Mosque
Solving a Museum’s Insect Problem with Legos
The Latest Food Trend
The God of Cake (Hilarious)
I rarely take the time to watch videos..but this one is worth it: Finding Love after a Heart Transplant
Guys, are you part of a local Buy Nothing group in your area? We are...and I love it. Clothes, baby gear, children’s toys, etc. It’s awesome. Here is an article from one not far from us.
Saving the best for last:
I Love Anna Kendrick’s Twitter
