Thinking of everyone crippled by these catastrophic storms: “The record-setting cold that has gripped the central U.S. has pushed snow cover across the 48 contiguous states to an all-time high in the 18-year database of the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center. Snow covers about 73.2% of the U.S. to an average depth 6 inches (15 centimeters), according to the agency. A year ago 35.5% was covered to an average depth of 4.6 inches.” Via Bloomberg Quint
Texans, in particular, face a really dangerous situation. (Here’s a list of ways to help.)
And some more links of note…
Ted Cruz was discovered fleeing to Cancún.
Snow-rolling. (I think the snow has to be a certain quality for this, but worth a try!)
Watch the Perseverance rover land on Mars. (February 18)
Oldest DNA! 1.6 million years.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially step down as working royals.
How Limbaugh co-opted rock-and-roll to sell authoritarianism.
Greatest art heists of all time (via Kottke). Remember The Thomas Crowne Affair? I’d like to watch it again. I need to see the original Faye Dunaway version.
A dark comedy starring Rosamund Pike? I’m intrigued.
Also looking forward to following this recommendation.
I’ve been hearing a lot about how side parts and skinny jeans are “for olds” this week. Also out of fashion? The laughing emoji.
Courtney Cox plays the Friends theme on the piano.
Disney re-using animation blew my mind!
Things to look forward to (this spring).
Spring Florals (like this dress or this one, and this quilted jacket)
And, most of all, summer.
[Photo and recipe for Swedish Cardamom Buns]
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