The vagaries of web typography also mean you can do things like italicize a state →

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This little go-getter has earned so many tiny badges!

Firefighters In Drag Put Out Fire At Holiday Parade →

functional & pretty

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structured

"This is what everyone misunderstands about Romney. His problem isn’t that he breaks his promises. His problem is that he can’t stand the idea of breaking his promises. He’d rather rewrite his history, again and again, than admit to betraying a commitment. If possible, he’ll formulate the initial pledge so it’s emptier than it looks. If necessary, he’ll redefine it. His word means everything to him, even when his words mean nothing."

The Conversion: How, when, and why Mitt Romney changed his mind on abortion,  William Saletan, Slate

"That’s how quickly New York City comes about—like a weather vane—or the head of a cobra. Time tells which."

Rules of Civility, Amor Towles

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So tempted to ditch my dresser and place this gem at the foot of my bed. Instead, I think I’m better off learning to paint in hopes that one day I’ll unearth enough talent to create one myself.

What I’m reading: Rules of Civility, Amor Towles