These Things: Winter Into Spring

“The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.” - anon

I love the introspection of winter and before it becomes too springy, here are some things that inspired me this winter and I'm starting to feel the softness of the warm spring air on the daily bicycle commute, and not wearing gloves, and I've started dreaming of riding in dirt early on weekend mornings.

• “November” - An eerie and beautiful recent Estonian film by Rainer Sarnet and shot in black and white. Based on Andrus Kivirahk’s 2000 novel “Rehepapp,” it is a love story full of Estonia folk tales and creatures such as Kratts which can become Bolide meteors. Highly recommended art experience.

• I’m so excited for Jim Jarmush’s next film “The Dead Don’t Die” that comes out this summer.

• Yes, we’re going to see “Avengers: Endgame” this weekend!

• Speaking of bicycles and beautiful videography! This dude is on a bike and then his head is on fire. Beautiful photography though.

• Thylacine Threadworks - looking for bicycle (or unicycle) panniers, frame bags, or other bags? I’ve been riding with these panniers for a week now and they are easily my favorite panniers ever. Simple sturdy, and handmade here in Boise.

• “Who owns your health data?” - This is a very scary or interesting read about health data and when we willingly provide very intimate data to large companies.

• Did you know that cheese tastes better if it listens to hip-hop music during its aging process?