Writing I admire

30.   Marilynne Robinson Considers Biden a Gift of God , by David Marchese, Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya published in The New York Times Magazine, February 15, 2024. Beautiful interview.  Beautiful person.  Questions and answers both deeply respectful. I have only read Marilynne Robinson's book Housekeeping  and that was many, many years ago.  I remember that it had a deep impact on me.  I need to read more.  On a hint from the interview, perhaps it should be Gilead .

29.   Peoples Choice:  Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 Five photos compiled by Alan Taylor for The Atlantic , February 7, 2024. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest recently invited the public to vote for their favorite images from this year’s competition. The winners were just announced, and contest organizers have shared their top picks below. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London. Captions are provided by the photographers and WPY organizers, and are lightly edited for style.

28 .  I think we all think we know this, but do we?  Here it is, in clear and straightforward language, and only 950 words with two graphs. Vicious Spiral Of Inequality by Valentino Larcinese & Alberto Parmigiani, published in the LPE Project, February 7, 2024.  Picked up in The Browser, February 11, 2024. Admirable writing for sure, but really important reading.