Articles of Interest (April 2nd - April 9th)

1. BLACK SUN

“The graphic and organic shapes of the starling murmurations range from meditative to highly dramatic as they perform a breathtaking ballet,” Solkær writes, “one with life-and-death consequences.”

2. IF LITERATURE’S “COMPLICATED MEN” WERE ON TINDER

Only looking for casual dating, because everyone’s a phony except for me (obviously). Sidebar, I’m not totally sure that “phony” means what I think it means...

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I’m weirdly similar to your ex, but like a fabulously rich and mysterious version of him that you would never have dumped for NO GODDAMN REASON in the first place, Daisy.

3. 30+ EASY RECIPES TO MAKE WITH A CAN OF CHICKPEAS

Want to add more protein to your breakfast routine, but prefer to skip the eggs? Chickpeas have your back, and we especially love them packed into a breakfast sandwich. When it comes to lunch and dinner, chickpeas can do it all. Bulk up a green salad or soup; turn them into sandwiches; shape them into patties and nuggets; sauté them with veggies; stuff them into potatoes; and so much more. Don’t forget that chickpeas also make a fun snack, beyond a creamy batch of hummus. Not only can you roast them, but there are also so many ways to flavor roasted chickpeas.

4. 25 MICRO-HABITS OF HIGH IMPACT MANAGERS

Part of the reason why emotions have such a bad reputation is that we’ve tried to keep them out of the workplace for so long. We suppress everything we feel, which means we don’t resolve issues while they’re still manageable. Instead, our feelings fester

5. THESE FIRST CLASS FLIGHT SEATSA ARE AS DECADENT AS IT GETS

If the 1960s were the Golden Age of travel, this is the diamond age. Gone are the cigarettes, La-Z-Boy-style seats, and pungent smells of jet fuel; in their place are massive suites, showers in the clouds, and caviar collections fit for a king. Don't forget the bespoke bedding and bone china collaborations for in-flight afternoon tea, either.