Sunday, June 14, 2026

Sunday Links

The Ghats at Varanasi: First Light by Sarvesh Phansalkar

Places that only exist at a certain time of day. The magic of some places is only seen when the light, the tide, the fog, and the quiet are just right. (image above)

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: Set the focus to infinity and take it all in. Via MetaFilter

A Walking Car  Via Memo of The Air

The good news is that the dudes at Facebook are not evil geniuses plotting world domination in secret underground bunkers. The bad news is that they don’t wash their hands after using the washroom facilities.

A gorgeous West Coast Modern House on Bowen Island British Columbia.

NYC Street Clock Via Waxy

A visitor’s guide to the Isle Of Skye

Learn how to do Bernadette’s Special Arm Thing Via Rusty’s Electric Dreams

GPTZero’s AI Vocabulary feature detects the most frequent phrases and words used by AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude. Via Things Magazine

In 1977 Dimitrij Farkavec created the smallest oil painting in the world. It measured 1/85th of an inch and was titled Our Beautiful Canada.

8 Free Alternatives to GeoGuessr

Do any of you need butler assistance with grocery shopping? I don’t, nor does anyone I know, but if you live in Los Angeles it’s available here.

According to the Global Peace Index 2026 the world has become less peaceful than it was last year. Canada stands at 14 while our troubled neighbour to the south ranks a dismal 134 out of 163.

Wes Cook and The McDonald’s Mural: The story of a found mural, a lost artist, and a conference talk. It’s udderly entertaining.

Ian’s Shoelace Site  Via Memo Of The Air

An official Bayeux Tapestry tartan has been created for its London exhibition.

Graphic of the Week: American Diplomacy Retraction. More than 75% of African countries currently lack a US ambassador. Via TMN


If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world switch to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood YouTube channel. I guarantee you’ll feel right as rain in no time.

Turkish Psychedelic Music a single released in 1970 by Anatolian rock pioneers, Mogollar.

What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada? Link

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