A bunch of things I’ve found on my digital strolls in the past month (which I added to my Tumblr) for your eyes / ears / brain to spend time on (as no longer active on Twitter or on LinkedIn much).
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“Three chords and a domain name.
I. WE ARE THE DIY KIDS
II. WE OWN THE MASTERS NOW
III. NO A&R, NO VENTURE CAPITAL, NO GATEKEEPERS
IV. THE ZINE NEVER DIED, IT JUST GOT A DOMAIN
V. MAKE WHAT YOU NEED, NOT WHAT “EVERYONE” NEEDS
VI. WEIRD IS A FEATURE
VII. IT’S AN ALL-AGES SHOW
VIII. THIS IS THE COUNTERCULTURE NOW.”
The IndieWeb Is Punk Manifesto
“For many, the descent into Wellington can feel akin to sitting in a tiny boat as it’s thrown around on an angry sea. It is not uncommon to hear passengers gasping, praying or vomiting. Occasionally the plane might be metres from touchdown before suddenly and rapidly ascending back into the sky to reattempt a landing. When wheels do eventually reach the tarmac, and come to a strained halt, the cabin often breaks out in applause. On particularly bad days, local TV crews will wait at the airport, ready to interview passengers who emerge from a plane looking haunted and pale. For more seasoned flyers, the notoriously bumpy ride is all part of the fun of flying into New Zealand’s capital.”
‘Like a seagull in a stiff breeze’: what it’s like flying into Wellington, the world’s windiest city | New Zealand | The Guardian
“The Thursday ruling comes as a part of the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March. At the time, a jury found that the company knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms, and imposed the maximum penalty: a $375m fine. The ruling on Thursday is an addition to that fine, bringing the total amount Meta is responsible for to $942m.”
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health | Meta | The Guardian
“By 1176, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd, a medieval Welsh prince, had become one of the most powerful rulers the country had ever known. He’d successfully banished Norman invaders from his lands, made peace with King Henry and rebuilt Cardigan castle in stone. Prosperous and secure, he threw a grand holiday tournament, inviting bards and musicians to play and compete under his patronage in the first recorded eisteddfod, roughly, a “sitting together” – a tradition that still lives on today. This year’s national eisteddfod, a celebration of Welsh language, culture and creativity, has returned to its roots near Lord Rhys’s castle for its 850th birthday.”
‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: Welsh eisteddfod cultural event celebrates 850th year | Festivals | The Guardian
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EXPLORE
Datatype is a variable font that turns text into charts.
If you’re on a Mac / using iOS then check out this free ambient sounds app Blankie.
Explore over 10,000 classic American Film posters via The Ransom Center’s movie poster collection.
Explore Dark Hours and see if it’s worth going out tonight to look at the stars and other celestial bodies.
Ever wanted a printable globe of the planets in our solar system (plus the sun and ours plus a couple of other planets’ moons)? Then check out these free Printable Paper Globes and knock yourself out!
LISTEN
The latest episode of the fireside.rs podcast where we feature and celebrate plus learn from those who craft spaces for humans to actively belong—for full show notes check out #8 Mattering + Podcast With Douglas Drummond | September 2026.
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