Welcome to issue #14 - originally posted September 30, 2021.
Today, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day, which is part of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Obviously it’s better to be aware of these things before the actual day - and on an ongoing basis - but either way, here’s a few links that might help if you’re not sure what it’s all about.
How To Talk To Kids About The National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
Books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools
10 Beautiful Indigenous Children’s Books To Add To Your Library
Link Thought Things
Float is a short film shot on an iPhone 13. Beautiful. Via DaringFireball.net
Also from DaringFireball is this tip on using Quick Start to transfer your apps from an old iPhone to a new one, rather than restoring from iCloud.
I’ve been binging Squid Game on Netflix. It’s one part The Running Manmixed with beautiful visuals, and a violent test of morality and humanity.
Podcasting Thought Things
The Problem with Jon Stewart is a new Apple TV+ show (trailer / Apple TV link) featuring the former The Daily Show host taking on a single issue each episode.
And of course there’s a podcast.
Picture of the Week
We’re hanging on to summer weather as tightly as we can up here, but also enjoying the fall colors.
Be curious. Not judgmental. 💖
If you’ve got a question, suggestion, or comment about anything in this email - hit reply and send me a message! 💖 Until next week - thanks for reading!
Chris Enns