Articles in the “links” category

Namibia

Posted last year, mid-May

Camel Thorn Trees, Namibia from Nat Geo’s Photo of the Day

What happened to Air France 447?

Posted last year, at the start of May

An epic, 7,500-word feature from Wil S. Hylton in today’s New York Times Magazine details everything currently known about AF447 — from the crash nearly two years ago to last week’s recovery of the flight data recorders. This is an excellent read. Four hours later, Purcell was up with the sun, and by late morning [...]

The Situation Room

Posted last year, at the start of May

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. (White House Flickr stream)

Sad day

Posted last year, at the end of April

“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. ~Clara Ortega” Its been a sad [...]

Strawberry Swing

Posted last year, mid-April

Coldplay’s music video for Strawberry Swing. Incredible. (via)