#Week 1: Articles Loved By an Article Writer
Like most writers, I read a lot. I thought I’d share some articles I’ve enjoyed each week. Some will be tech, some not. Not all will be articles published that week. I’ll add a little about why I like some of them. Maybe I’ll do a newsletter in the future if i get any interest. I’m linking to the writers on twitter, perhaps you’ll follow them?
Location: Athens, Greece ( Desperate to get away from gloomy Berlin weather).
One Couple’s Tireless Crusade to Stop a Genetic Killer, Kelly Clancy, Wired
Why I like it: read a haunting book on prion diseases a few years back, “The family that couldn’t sleep” by D.T Max, heartening to see research continue.
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5 Lessons I learned Tracking Pitches, Anna Cat Brigida, Contently
Why I like it: a good way to measure and monitor freelance life
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The Housecleaning Job That Saved My Life, Stephanie Land, The New York Times.
Why I like it: Reminded me of when I worked a second job cleaning houses for people with (signifcant) hoarding problems when I was desperate for money.
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Twins get some ‘mystifying’ results when they put 5 DNA ancestry kits to the test. Charlsie Agro, Luke Denne, CBC News
Why I like it: I was a twin for most of my life and I’ve been super skeptical of DNA tests and the risk their data will be shared with insurers in the future.
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Do people not know how to cook any more?, Julie van Rosendaal,The Globe and Mail
Why I like it: I taught cooking back in Australia for 7 years ( I tried in Berlin but it wasn’t financially viable). I often suspect people’s cooking anxiety is caused by competition cooking shows-people get stressed about doing things correctly even when supported by a simple recipe.
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