• Joan Westenberg builds a summarized, paywall-less news feed highlighting the news atop the Micro.blog platform: The Index
  • I alluded to a phenomenal periodical earlier in the week (‘Delayed Gratification’), which reflects slow journalism, but two other new periodicals cropped up on my radar as well — ‘AFM’ (a new title on sex and relationships that seems interesting since it’s print, a more private/intimate environment for connecting with readers), and ‘Open Tennis’ (a lifestyle/travel publication revolving around tennis, a pairing that usually has historically only been represented by golf)
  • I miss delightful touches from Apple, but when they happen, it makes an impression. I’ve noticed only recently that my AirPods Pro will detect when I’m grinding coffee beans (or any other slightly prolonged loud noise), and it soft-cancels the noise so I can keep listening to my podcast. Really nice touch.

Lastly, a behind-the-statue view of the new Loon sculpture (in b&w) that was added outside Allianz Field in St Paul.

black and white photo of the rear of a giant loon statue in front of a glass-windowed building