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a view of Deep Cove

I've been storing up good links for weeks and I have a slew of goodies for you today. These are all links that I was informed, inspired, awed, or excited by, and I hope you enjoy them just as much!


* Drone footage inside the largest cave in the world

*Read you way to a love of math book list for ages 4-12

*Hipster Business name generator: brilliant.

* This On Being episode with Maria Popova was probably the best podcast episode (and I listen to a lot) I've heard in the last month or two. Probably the best title for a job, "cartographer of meaning", Popova... "cross-pollinates — between philosophy and design, physics and poetry, the intellectual and the experiential." (taken from the website)

*Love Harry Potter? Confirmation that a spinoff is coming! And Eddie Redmayne is officially on board. #AllTheFeels

*Mental Floss is the best magazine out there, in my humble opinion. Here's a great list of the 16 Coolest Playgrounds all over the world. Sweet!

*I just discovered the violinist Lindsey Stirling and she's amazing. Within the first few measures, Lukka turned to me and said, "What is that music? I love it". Enough said.

*Got kids and/or fair skin? EWG's guide for the best sunscreens to use (i.e. no harsh chemicals and toxins). We've used California Baby for years and love it, though it can feel super thick at first.

*women photographed from all over the world (wow). Stunning.
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