What I saw on the web on 2021.5.25

1. Cloud photography
   by David Morgan-Mar
   https://www.dangermouse.net/wordpresshome/2021/05/25/cloud-photography/
   some nifty abstract pix of the sky
   via rss
   
   
2. Cello guitar demo
   by 伊藤ハルトシ
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRsVTx90uPs
   looks awkward, sounds nice
   via reddit
   
   
3. 4 or 5 String: Discussion with George Martin
   by George Martin
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSj0SHc0lgA
   a better way to build a 5-string double bass
   via previous dude's channel's recommends
   
   
4. Good news for nihilists? Life is meaningless after all, say philosophers
   by Tom Howell
   https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/good-news-for-nihilists-life-is-meaningless-after-all-say-philosophers-1.6036427
   nothing really matters, anyone can see
   via rss
   
   
5. Tolkien’s Modern Reading
   by Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond
   https://wayneandchristina.wordpress.com/2021/05/25/tolkiens-modern-reading/
   Hammond & Scull review Ordway's new book on Tolkien
   via rss
   
   
6. The Cities Trailblazing Transit Service into the Wilderness
   by Gregory Scruggs
   https://reasonstobecheerful.world/transit-to-trails-seattle-trailhead-direct/
   what a good idea!
   via rss
   
   
7. Why Castaways is a Masterpiece in Songwriting
   by Adam Neely with Martina DaSilva and Rotem Sivan
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAGjfFmFkw
   sounds like the Backyardigans was serious about representing a variety of musical styles. Neat!
   via rss
   
   
8. Parliament of Dreams Patreon Commentary by JMS
   by J.Michael Straczynski
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rM3cVKxaqI
   apparently JMS is doing a bunch of commentaries on b5 episodes!
   via reddit
   
   
9. LEGO announces biggest set ever, a world map with 11,695 pieces
   by David Pescovitz
   https://boingboing.net/2021/05/25/lego-announces-biggest-set-ever-a-world-map-with-11695-pieces.html
   I'm pretty sure it's more than $24.99. Looks fun, though
   via rss
   
   
10. How Libs Can Stop Owning Themselves Online
    by Dan Pfeiffer
    https://messagebox.substack.com/p/how-libs-can-stop-owning-themselves
    more generally, spend your attention carefully, and in places where it's warrented
    via FB
    
    
11. In Lieu of Fun, Episode 424: Ada Palmer Talks Vikings
    by the in Lieu of Fun gang, with Ada Palmer the Great
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX3kqceZZJ4
    haven't actually listened yet, but will soon!
    via her twitter
    
    
12. Koroglu
    by Talip Özkan
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c29Yjp1c4cM
    some great music
    via memory