Hi there,
So, nearly halfway through 2021! Honestly, sometimes I think there is a sneaky time fairy that takes out weeks. I did read once that as we get older our ‘feeling’ of time changes, so it actually does feel quicker. I suppose that explains how summer feels years long when you’re eight years old.
On to the links…
brain food
Why we can only maintain 150 relationships
I first read about Dunbar’s number a few years ago in a Malcolm Gladwell book. It’s a theory that most people can only retain 150 connections with others. This article explores the ideas behind this in an engaging way. Not everyone agrees with Dunbar though!
Names of things you probably didn’t know
I love things like this. This short little list gives you the names of things we know about but didn't realise they had a name. Like, the name of the day after tomorrow is called overmorrow! I'm using that from now on!
clever tools
Minimalist simple and private file sharing
If you need to send a big file to someone (up to 10GB), and don't really want it sitting on the web for everyone else to find, this site will help. Send a file, and the link you share will automatically expire. Nice.
Tidy up your YouTube experience
If you watch a lot of YouTube, but like me get a bit fed up with the clutter on the site, then this Chrome extension might help. Essentially you can hide the recommended videos, but also hide the comments, hide the end screen with suggested videos. Helps youTube become less of a time whirlpool!
fun stuff
In the UK we have a little annual competion for the best shed. In true British eccentricity, the entries don't disappoint. This site will show you all the sheds that have been entered into Shed Of The Year. You can filter by styles (cabin/summerhouse/pub/workshop etc). If this doesn't give you some ideas for an outdoor space then...
Cereal Magazine release their Spring / Summer playlist
I'm a big fan of Cereal Magazine - I love their aesthetic. It's one of the influencers of this newsletter. Every so often they release a curated playlist, a nice mixture of chilled-out tunes.