“The Art of Asterculture” by Sarah Gailey for Tor.com
I came across this lovely, whimsical piece last week. Gailey gives instructions on how to make star-wine. If you’re looking to check-out from reality for a few minutes and remember what it is to dream, then give it a read.
The xx
Last weekend I went to Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival and saw a number of great bands, including The xx. I’ve been listening to them a lot recently. This electronic-pop group has a modern sound with 80’s punk influences.
Alien: Covenant
I saw the newest installment to the Alien franchise over the weekend. The original Alien will always be my favorite of the films, it’s just such a perfect narrative, but I did enjoy Covenant. I thought this movie trumped its predecessor, Prometheus, which had a bit of a clunky arc. Covenant is a much smoother story with a lot of heart and depth, posing questions about life and creation.
John Muir
I started Muir’s My First Summer in the Sierra this week, which had been sitting on my bookshelf for years. Spring is a perfect time to read one of America’s most iconic naturalists, when it can be enjoyed on a bench or stump or swing outside. Muir writes with such clean and beautiful prose, it’s easy to pour over his tale and imagine his simple way of living among nature.
Neptune Your Dial 