Happy Weekend’s Fun Reading

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Schools are out for summer! And every kid is looking forward to some playtime at the beach, including mine. Therefore, I will try to take them to the beach this weekend and let them go wild…They need some free play time with water fights and sand  pits, lots of ice-cream, and bike rides. So, I will try to squeeze my work load and make more time for them, because our summers must be unforgettable… But, at night time when they’ve gone to bed, it is perfect for some fun reading. Here’s a roundup of this week’s most interesting links from the web, including one that argues the viability of recycled plastic.

Sea view on a sunny day from Kavouri, Vouliagmeni Greece.
Sea view on a sunny day from Kavouri, Vouliagmeni Greece. (Image by author).

They say everything comes back in fashion. Even fanny packs. Yes, they’re back! And my guess is that we’ll be seeing a lot of them (or some version of them anyway) this coming fall.

Next, why not check out the White Dress :: Summer’s Must Have Staple?! The mini black dress is perfect for almost everyone all year round. But it wouldn’t hurt to consider a white one for the summer, now would it?

Now, here’s a bit of a thinkpiece you should definitely read: The rising use of recycled plastic is “bullshit.” Jan Boelen argues, quite convincingly too, that recycled plastic is no real or viable solution to the environment. Instead, the future lies in bioplastic(s).

Are you a keen gardener or do you look the other way when it comes to watering a plant? Here’s a guide suitable for every skilled or not plant lover.

Amazing surreal optical illusions from doodles on a sketchbook. It’s incredible, so don’t skip it!

If you’re a surf lover, then this one is for you:  the world’s best 20 surf towns.

Finally, some great photography tips about travel photos that every photographer should know. This might come handy considering that so many are about to go on vacations.

Have a great one,

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Last update: 10/23/19

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