Austin Kleon - A ticket to the freak show
A ticket to the freak show10 things worth sharing: a dozen books worth reading, two great Georges, ear candy, advice from a poet, and more...I have two kids in a Texas public elementary school, so you can imagine the state of my mind this week. Here are 10 things that took me out of the hellscape, if only briefly:
I’d like to end with a special birthday shout-out to my favorite person: my wife Meghan. She edits every single one of these emails and she is celebrating her 40th year on the planet tomorrow. To quote Roger Ebert, “She is the great fact of my life,” and if you like my work, a great deal of it exists because of her. I love you, baby! (Don’t edit this out!) Thank you for reading. This newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Become a paid subscriber and help keep Fridays free for everyone: xoxo, Austin PS. If you need an easy graduation gift, consider my trilogy: You’re a free subscriber to Austin Kleon. For the full experience, become a paid subscriber. |
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The map is not the territory
Friday, May 20, 2022
10 things worth sharing: more maps, drawing without visualizing, books I'm reading, ear and eye candy, and more...
Homework every night for the rest of your life
Friday, May 13, 2022
10 things worth sharing: the blessing and curse of being a writer, books about gardening and mothering, a newsletter about walking, and more...
Watering the garden
Friday, May 6, 2022
10 things worth sharing: envying the plants, intelligent thoughts on television, interviews worth reading, and more...
How to read like an artist
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
10 tips for a better life with books
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10 things worth sharing: Independent Bookstore Day events, a question to ask before accepting an invitation, and more...
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