Weekend Reading: The Busy Week Edition

This week was a busy one at work, so I don't have very many things to share. I did get new rollerblades last weekend - they are super nice! No more crappy cheap ones. But I didn't get to go try them out today, partly because of my work schedule and partly because the weather (while waaaaay better than in most parts of the country right now!) wasn't really great for rollerblading.

Anyhow, on to the links.

First up: I'm looking for advance readers for The Dodo Knight! Sign up if you're interested.

Long time readers may remember that I used to get a lot of people landing on my site looking for the answer to why American bathroom stalls suck so much. This was the post that lured them here, and it provided no answers. But Slate has an article up with the answer! This is very exciting. As many of us guessed, it is largely because of money: our weird design is easier to install without construction and also apparently easier to clean.

Did you know that women get happier when they get older? This is a very encouraging essay.

Wow. This thread. (h/t @TragicSandwich)

The first day of Black History month will always be dedicated to my unsung hero. Thread. 👇🏾

— Amontè L. Martin (@AmonteMartin) February 1, 2019

Each activity on Antarctic research stations requires a great deal of preparation and planning. This includes large amounts of pre-season planning and logistics, right down to the simple but important act of checking behind the door for seals as you leave base. pic.twitter.com/mrohEv302F

— James Robbins (@naturesfreedom) January 31, 2019

Bunnies!

31st January 2019
Chunk and Boysie pic.twitter.com/TuA8HnC3rF

— Rabbit of the Day 🐰 (@RabbitoftheDay) January 31, 2019

I am hoping to have some more writing (both my own and other people's!) to share next week. Until then... happy weekend, everyone!