Here’s The Monday Mix for this week! To visit past mixes, click here.
I’m so sad about the passing of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. I will always remember the perfection of him as Lester Bangs in Almost Famous delivering one of my all-time favorite quotes: “The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what we share with someone else when we’re uncool.” So true, watch here.
Made my own version of Shutterbean’s Smoky Kale Caesar Salad this weekend. Recipe soon!
The closest-to-us supernova since 1987 just happened and it’s a huge deal for space research and exploration. Well, it happened almost 12 million years ago but we’re just seeing it now. This is the type of event that astronomers use to study the expansion of the Universe and that is an exciting thing! Click here to read more about the actual discovery of the supernova by British University College London students.
Was JC Penney’s social media team drunk at the Superbowl or just wearing mittens? You be the judge.
I am loving this valentine’s themed paper-pieced heart mat from Wild Olive. I think the hand embroidery on the top is what makes this extra special.
As a hearty New Englander I was in awe last week when a dusting of snow crippled Atlanta. Then I saw this map charting how much snow it takes to cancel school in the US. It’s pretty interesting, give it a look!