“This text is based on Nelson Molina‘s career of finding worth in everything, and the story of his museum acts as a counternarrative to our overuse of disposable goods.”
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https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/xvii-4/7/
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA. I had no idea there was a particular refugee flag. I learned so much today in such a fun & amazing way.
Designed by Margaret E. Knight in 1870s-1880s. “One of the first women to obtain a US patent. Who knew?!
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA.
From the exhibit Pirouette: Turning Points in Design , at the MOM, Rainbow Flag. 🏳️🌈
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, at the MOMA Such an intriguing exhibit. We had such fun! This is for you Christine!
pickVespa Nyx wants nothing more than to work with "Unnaturals", creatures of myths and legends like the Manticore, but a mere girl could never in a society where the saints are Darwin and Tesla and anything magic is punishable by death. When a Tinker boy steals an amulet from her, Vespa finds herself embroiled in the dark underpinnings of her society and fighting for what is right.
Loved the atmospheric world and characters and the heisty elements.
pickJess is dealing with her mother's unexpected death when she finds herself the curator of the Museum of Ordinary People. I loved the idea of preserving people's "useless" mementos. I didn't love the predictability of the story. I wish the end didn't rely so heavily of the "big reveal" concept- one for Jess, one for the museum, and one for Alex! But it was still satisfying.
The August 4, 2025 issue of The New Yorker arrived today. I love the cover featuring the steps of the MET. Below are 3 previous issues: 1955, 1977, 2007 whose covers featured the MET. Just “for fun” post. I feel blessed that we are but a train ride away from this museum, with all it‘s beauty for us to peruse.
pickWonderful. The ART! The rendering of nature, the detail in both the borders and background and central figures on each page, the use of colour, the expression on the little turtle faces! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. And of course, a great message contained within the narrative. So grateful Jan Brett was recommended to me.
