Mastodawn

It's been two years since I last took a crack at the Modern Library Nonfiction project. But I've just dropped an essay on William H. McNeill's flawed masterpiece, THE RISE OF THE WEST. While this massive history book is a product of its times, I still believe it's worth reading today. I also think McNeill was not a neoliberal and was remarkably inclusive. Just be careful about tweed, okay? :)

https://www.edrants.com/the-rise-of-the-west-modern-library-nonfiction-71/

#books #history #williamhmcneill #tweed

The Rise of the West (Modern Library Nonfiction #71) - Reluctant Habits

William H. McNeill's classic work of history from 1963, a key volume arguing that civilizations influenced each other, was published during a time in which liberal Western democracies were believed to be the answer to nearly everything. But how does this optimistic book hit during the Second Age of the Evil Orange Monster?

Reluctant Habits - a cultural forum in ever-shifting standing

John Grey Mar 23

It has been a while since I posted anything but here is an etching of the view from the window of the Edinburgh to London train as it crosses the Royal Border Bridge over the River #Tweed above #Berwick. #Lindisfarne and #Bamburgh castles are on the distant horizon.
This is from a brass plate etched by spit-bite. Plate size 300x210mm.
#etching
#Northumberland
#printmaking

mmmarturet Mar 8

¡Esos ojos no necesitan filtro!
¿Quién más se quedó hipnotizado?

✦ Descubre más imágenes en mi perfil de X. x.com/mmmarturet

#primavera #verano #estilofemenino #tweed #floresblancas #naturaleza #retratofemenino #bellezanatural #estética #modayestilo #jardín #luznatural #fotografíaartística #mirada #peinado #chicafashon #aiart

Ontario Outbreak Information HAS MOVED Mar 3

Outbreak: #Gastroenteritis (unspecified pathogen)

Facility: Moira Place
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Second Floor
Location: #Tweed #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #SEPH0064

Date: 2026-03-01

Public Health Unit: Southeast Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObSEPH

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Kristoffer Lawson Feb 24

I need to get a new #tweed jacket (one with thinner than the heaviest gauge Harris Tweed). I'd like pure tweed (no synthetics) and also prefer a natural fabric liner (viscose or cotton or silk), though I may have to be flexible on that.

Any suggestions for decent quality and price?

Ontario Outbreak Information HAS MOVED Jan 22

Outbreak: #COVID-19
Facility: Moira Place
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Trillium Wing
Location: #Tweed #Ontario
Date: 2026-01-21

Public Health Unit: Southeast Public Health
Facility Tracking Hash: #SEPH0064 (formerly #SEHU0034)
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObSEPH (formerly #OnObSEHU)

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Michael Gisiger

Jan 20

I cleaned out my #wardrobe over the weekend. Now, I ask myself: Will my 'need for tweed' ever be satisfied? So far, I own four sports jackets, two waistcoats, and two overcoats. Not to mention my three flat caps. They are all #Harris, #Moon, or #Donegal #tweed, all vintage, and made in England. I thrifted them at various places.

This is still healthy, and completely normal, yes? I mean, I'm still missing a proper three-piece suit. And then there's #Islay tweed …