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[lnicodemus]

God, of Thy Goodness, give me Thyself: for Thou art enough to me, and I may nothing ask that is less that may be full worship to Thee; and if I ask anything that is less, ever me wanteth, — but only in Thee I have all.

Julian of Norwich, “Revelations of Divine Love”

[velvetbambi]

[poetsorg]

Postcard of advice from Tina Chang.

[gastrogirl]

wine and cheese grilled cheese.

[worldssmallesttrampoline]

CORY ARCANGEL

Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 inches. 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient “Blue, Red, Yellow”, mousedown y=7600 x=8600, mouseup y=7850 x=8600, 2011

chromogenic print in artist’s frame, 212.3 x 166.6 cm (83 5/8 x 65 5/8 in)

[laphamsquarterly]

Déjà vu: Institutional Giving

2013: In solidarity with federal workers facing pay cuts, President Obama gives five percent of his salary back to the Treasury Department (while other senior officials are following suit, Joe Biden hasn’t weighed in yet).

1962: President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Senator Robert Kennedy, donate their entire government salaries to charity—and they can afford to.

[thepaintedbench]

[wonderingaesthete]

thepaintedbench:

Thich Nhat Hanh

[wonderingaesthete]

Its good to realize that within us there is someone who knows everything

Herman Hesse (via wonderingaesthete)

[lnicodemus]

“Why did you do all this for me?” he asked. “I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.” “You have been my friend,” replied Charlotte. “That in itself is a tremendous thing.”

from Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

[lnicodemus]

[strandbooks]

New favorite thing: Holding up books for no reason.

Send me a photo of you holding up a book you like (cover forward) and I’ll post it here. ( [email protected] ) You are more than welcome to hold up books you’ve written. The more books you hold up at once, the higher up the list I’ll place you. rules: 1) Books all face forward 2) Only one person holding 3) No photo shop 4) No solid supports (shelves, metal frame etc) Competition closed - prizes awarded - entries still welcome. Remember, quality counts as much as quantity. Want to show off your new book? Go for it.

Can you beat Benjamin (pictured above)? Send me an email with you attempt while you’re at it. ([email protected])

[greenapplebooks]

It looks like The Strand wants readers to know what it feels like to be a bookseller.

[brooklinebooksmith]

Infinitely better than planking. 

[vikingpenguinbooks]

*nervously eyeing our bookroom*

[itsmewhimsy]

[tealish-blog-blog]

I repeat, tea doilies. Made of sugar.

[ilovecharts]

[lnicodemus]

[lnicodemus]

“Interior, Stradgade 30”

Time is still as she stands face to face with Solitude, Eye to eye with silence. Her mind dives into the tranquility of The small lonely room – She finds seclusion despite the crowds Of tourists around her; She is welcomed by peace.

And somewhere behind the easel Hammershøi Sits (or stands?) in the same quiet; Within the same whisper of calm – Slowly brushing cold, wet, thick paint Across his canvas.

[lnicodemus]

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future, as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

[lnicodemus]