The Mossletter 5
Hey Friends,
As we move into Memorial Day weekend, I want to give a shout out to those who bravely serve (or have served) in our military. Thank you for protecting our freedom and democracy.
On a more festive note … are you gonna grill & chill? If so — may your beers be frosty and your dogs be Chicago-style …
🔥 Hot Off The Blog
App Spotlight: Cactus
A charming app I use daily for mindfulness.
🧠 Muse From Around The Way
How to Turn a Creative Spark Into Something Real
The hunt and capture of inspiration requires patience, craftiness, and sometimes brute force. Here’s how three creatives successfully manage the process.
The Great Barrier Reef: Stunning 19th-Century Illustrations from the World’s First Encyclopedia of One of Earth’s Most Vibrant and Delicate Ecosystems
If you’re into aquatic life — these are a must-see.
Flowbee: A Hair-Raising History
Remember this thing? Once the butt of countless jokes — was it actually just ahead of its time (& perfect for a quarantine)?
🎧 On Repeat
Honest by Wayne G Miller
My good buddy Wayne G. Miller is an accomplished music director (Christina Perri) & producer with his own studio in Hollywood. If you need a dose of dreamy alterna-pop-candy — check out his new personal EP: smooth, effervescent and laid-back like a mimosa on Malibu beach.
🍿 Popcorn Break
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Banking With Cheese and Cutting Hair With Fire in Italy (9:10)
🖋 Parting Words
It’s better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right. — Mark Twain, Writer, Humorist, Entrepreneur