in change, new
beginnings – of
stories and; what
if.
the writer’s mind
making notes and reviewing quotes,
collected from day and night:
here, there are stories.
i revel in observing, and
in place-
making.
where am i? how do i feel?
what does this mean to me?
i think of the melody of words
their cadence and shape and tense
and from all, i feel:.
from words, wonder;
with words, wonder.
I just finished War and Peace, here are some thoughts
On my 22nd birthday, two years ago, I had a pretty pleasant day. I don't really remember what about it was good, I probably had an enjoyable task at work and a good time with collegues; and in my good mood, I also went down to the book shop right outside my workplace and picked up War and Peace. The cashier made a little comment as he scanned the book, apparently impressed or surprised.
Why'd I pick it up? Well, why would anyone want to read the book? Because it's a classic and everyone says it's good. Was it? Yes! But not in the sort of way I expected it to be.
Read more on the site…
This is exciting. Just uncovered my old Kodak Zi8, bought January 2010 and not used since mid 2011. Charging it up now and hoping to make use of it. I wonder if there are any mods.
https://jeremycherfas.micro.blog/uploads/2026/9101c1b153cd4c3b995dc8097ca94bed.jpg
“If I had done what I originally intended, I could have been building a slum tenement occupied by ruthless assassins waiting only for their next victim.”
TIL follicetum, and although I already knew about prickles, thorns and spines, I had my memory of them refreshed, thanks to the Botanists in the Kitchen.
just bought a translation of the original draft of War and Peace. it's so fucking over for me
This is important. A false positive is by no means the same as a negative, although as Kaiser Fung explains, that does require a bit of (slow) thinking.
Wonders of Web Weaving, Episode 12
The twelfth episode of Wonders of Web Weaving is out:
In Episode 12, I chat with Georgie, the author of Hey Georgie about, among other things, writing about travelling, blogging as a self-reflection tool, why someone should start a personal website today, and more.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Wonders of Web Weaving also has an RSS feed you can use to follow along from wherever you get your podcasts.
🗓️ Bizzo! & Friends
Bizzo and Friends brings together some of the best improv in New York City, hosted by local faves Bizzo!
For our July show, we are planning some fun surprises for one team member’s birthday, so come join the fun.
Come on out to see Bizzo! And also friends! I’ll be playing with Bizzo!!
Details: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bizzoandfriends/bizzo-amp-friends
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Another investigation reveals just how desperate the food industry is to avoid any kind of regulation or even advice that might affect sales. Cryptospora cases continue to explode despite being “under control”. Things are quite a lot better in Europe, which is also being told to do more for pulses and beans.
Waves of interest in nutrition and rising interest in the warm Middle ages round out this week’s Eat This Newsletter
https://buttondown.com/jeremycherfas/archive/etn-310-focussed/
Blogs, websites, and identity
In Camera, one of the songs on her latest album, CharliXCX sings:
When the camera's on
I can be anything that I wanna be
And I can feel the things I don't normally feel
When I heard these words, I couldn’t help but think about them from an art history perspective. Portraits ...
Streams
I wrote this post on Thursday, July 23rd, and reviewed and slightly refined it today. I have left the post as a stream of consciousness – a snippet of my mind as it was on the morning I walked around and saw the world.
Walking among the stream of people; of stories of life ...
Bookshelves
I woke early — it has been warm lately. It is strange how you can find a burst of energy at 5am, but today it came, for I decided to organise my bookshelves, sorting what books I am ready to donate to the local charity shop.
I picked up books — stories — and thought about t...
🗓️ The Level Up
The Level Up is an indie improv showcase. Join us as we watch amazing New York indie improv talents gain XP on the Magnet stage, unlock new achievements, and reach new milestones. Or do comedy.
Come support Michael as he dons his hosting-duties cap for three exciting indie teams!
- THE OMNIVORES - Instagram @theomnivoresimprov
- BLINK_FITNESS_GUEST - Instagram @blink_fitness_guest
- MS. COACH - Instagram @mscoachimprov
I’ll be playing with Michael and the rest of the Level Up!
Looking forward to it! And to seeing you there!! (Yes, you. Come on out!!!)
Saturday March 28th, 2026 @ 10:30pm
Magnet Theater
254 West 29th St (btwn 7th and 8th Ave.)
New York City, NY 10001
Tickets $10: https://magnettheater.com/show/60825/
The Royal Mile
I wrote the following while standing on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, listening to music and watching the world.
The joy of closing your eyes and being able to listen to the bagpipes. I look into the distance and see a traffic cone on the head of a statue. I notice how much busier it is than in previous weeks — how a place comes alive at different times, and in different months and seasons. The joy of standing in the busy city and watching the world move around you — people sauntering and thinking and looking and catching and eating and speaking and jumping and being, of the crowds gathering to watch and hear the piper. Of letting the wind blow through my hair while the sun shines and the music plays; standing next to raised beds of flowers // the colours of green and pink and purple and white are soothing.
Phished. Again
A podcast I just listened to raised again the thorny issue of blogger’s guilt, and tried to make it seem like nothing, that you are answerable only to yourself, that you can blog at any cadence that suits you. Almost all bloggers, however, know that’s not true. That’s why th...
Don’t make me fix your broken links
Finally, I have embarked on the Augean task of dealing with my bookmarks and tags, a reminder that link rot is all pervasive and also that rot is evitable if you make the effort.
The worst is when entities that clearly could afford to fix their links simply don't bother. I'm...
I got phished, because I failed to see the warning signs and ignored the one I did notice. But I do have questions. Did the scummers actually know that I was expecting a delivery, or was I just extra-unlucky?
https://jeremycherfas.net/blog/phished-again
Opens Ivory. 192 unread. Blimey, something awful must have happened. Oh no, it is just someone getting a musical education. And it is a delight.