The long weekend is here. A much deserved break, considering we Canadians are vacation deprived.

Over at Dear Mr. Harper, we’ve received our first non-automated reply. The drinks are on Steve.

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Some writing discussions over at AskMeFi:

• How can I make my writing accessible to readers?
• Which style of writing is best?
• How can I become a better writer?

Related: MetaFilter Writers Group

Also: My latest query to the hive mind.

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Grab Bag:

• The Little Girl Giant [video]
• Birdy Nam Nam, DMC World Team Champions [video]
• Mark Jenkins - Tape Sculptures
• Strange statues around the world
• ‘Thirst for knowledge’ may be opium craving
• Psychedelics and Religious Experience
• Our creepiest genetic invention, the dog
• Stonehenge Watch
• Extroverted Like Me, a paxil experiment
• Long Awkward Pose
• To Live at All Is Miracle Enough - “We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones.”
• Photos from North Korea
• Banana Bread Recipe - Made. Ate. Was delicious.
• Falafel Recipe