Sunday Letter /001
a short update on what's been happening lately, and things you may have missed
I had planned to publish an essay last week, but unexpected events derailed my schedule. While I've completed the outline and research, much work remains, but if all goes well, I'm aiming to have it ready for this week's regular dispatch. In the meantime, I'd like to share a brief update on the latest happenings at TIG and send along some things you might have missed…
In the heart of southwestern France, between Lacanau and the famous Bassin d’Arcachon, lies the commune of Le Temple in the Gironde department. Here, nestled amidst forest and olive groves, stands Casa Cazorla, a luxurious countryside villa that offers a perfect blend of nature and elegance.
MOODBOARD
…an end-of-summer moodboard
CRACKS IN THE FAÇADE
When we first launched our Substack, we used our current name but quickly abandoned it, focusing instead on TIG for over a year. In August of last year, we created a new Substack under a different name, only to realise we already had an existing one that readers were discovering. We decided to stick with the new one, “Hyperreality,” but initially didn’t take it very seriously. P wrote and published a few articles, though none were distributed via email.
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THIS WEEK’S LINKS
LAST WEEK I came across a thought-provoking quote by David Cain about work:
“But the 8-hour workday is too profitable for big business, not because of the amount of work people get done in eight hours … but because it makes for such a purchase-happy public. Keeping free time scarce means people pay a lot more for convenience, gratification, and any other relief they can buy. It keeps them watching television, and its commercials. It keeps them unambitious outside of work.”
SITE MAP
…a new site map
ARTICLES
At the site this past week:
News 19.08.24: Five Essential Articles from Around the Web
News 16.08.24: Five Essential Articles from Around the Web
Shopping List: A Few Items for Autumn
One of my recent focuses has been on energy management ⎼ preserving it and directing it towards what truly matters. To stay on track, I've kept this reminder close. You may need to hear it too.
Until next time,
Roséline
@thisisglamorous
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