Better Than Black Friday - 16 (Patreon)

1. A Strange Book I'd Like To Read Soon 

A transgressive novel by a Cuban author/poet, Virgilio Piñera. This was a recommendation from @kitkitkitkits (Kit Schluter) translator of Marcel Schwob's 'The Book of Monelle'. 

"one of the neglected masterpieces of Latin American literature -- an obsessive, yet lucid, exploration of the human body as a nexus of power and pleasure."

Here's a bit about it. 

2. A chair that saved my lower back.  

I'm a tall guy. 

For longer sessions of work/sitting, office chairs have been an issue. 

I've noticed that it does create a bit of pressure in the knees (30 min+ sessions), but if you're having lower back pain and want a reasonably affordable fast alternative, this may do the trick. 

3. A Habit I'm Trying to Build

Every time I look at my phone, or do some incline walking at the gym, I get on Duolingo and attempt to do some studies in Spanish. 

I think it's beginning to stick. We'll see if it works...

4. A Strange Historical Character 

Mad Jack Churchill

A man who fought with a sword in WW2 (he's in the far right in the photo). 

"Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed."

5. Nick Cave's Favorite Songs 

Some great stuff in here. 

Bonus: 

Blue Hat Coffee in Coldwater MI

Owned by a retired opera singer and located in this beautiful old house.