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 …

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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

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