an old proverb: the ancient Egyptians believed that upon death, they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the after-life.

the first question was, “did you bring joy?”
the second was, “did you find joy?”

an old proverb: the ancient Egyptians believed that upon death, they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the after-life.

the first question was, “did you bring joy?”
the second was, “did you find joy?”

— Kat (with thanks to her mom, and love to her grandfather.)

A REFLECTION ON THE CURRENT #RIOT2010 STUDENT PROTESTS OCCURRING IN BRITAIN:

“As a matter of fact, student riots of one sort or another - protests against the order that is, kicks against college and university management - indicate  healthy growth and a normal functioning of the academic mind.”

- William Allen

- Kat

jillsies:

Adaptive Eyewear (via Refinery 29 & RON via wired)

Using a liquid-filled lens, wearers in developing countries can self-adjust using detachable syringes until the prescription is just right for them. The glasses are mass produced and tweaked in the field, making the operation more cost effective; $15 provides one pair of glasses.

innovation gets impressive

Adaptive Eyewear (via Refinery 29 & RON via wired)

Using a liquid-filled lens, wearers in developing countries can self-adjust using detachable syringes until the prescription is just right for them. The glasses are mass produced and tweaked in the field, making the operation more cost effective; $15 provides one pair of glasses.

innovation gets impressive. - carla via jillsies