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How to rate Bloomsbury?

The Common Reader • 2374 implied HN points • 27 Feb 26
📚 Literature Diaries
  1. Appreciate the art separately from the people. Virginia Woolf’s writing is a lasting genius even if parts of her personality and private views are indefensible.
  2. Many Bloomsbury members were deeply prejudiced and insulated by class, with racism, snobbery and eugenic thinking that can’t be waved away. Those moral blind spots should be acknowledged rather than defended.
  3. The group mattered culturally — their press and social influence had impact — but most work beyond Woolf (and some of Strachey) is overrated. You can admire their best output without making them moral exemplars.

Re-Noted: 6 Ways to Use a Diary

Noted • 8471 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Diaries
  1. Keeping a diary is a gift to your future self.
  2. Morning Pages are a helpful practice for writing out thoughts first thing in the morning.
  3. Using different formats like single line entries, illustrated diaries, or one page diaries can make diary-keeping more engaging and creative.

"Virginia Doesn't Care"

Range Widely • 1847 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
📚 Literature Diaries
  1. Virginia Woolf persevered through criticism and self-doubt to publish multiple books.
  2. Virginia Woolf's ability to care deeply about her core project made criticism seem less significant.
  3. Drawing inspiration from Virginia Woolf, one can channel inner strength to overcome challenges in pursuing important projects.

Love and lollipops

Letters of Note • 1768 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Diaries
  1. Children sent a letter to Albert Einstein with questions about science, including the impact of the sun's extinction on life.
  2. Albert Einstein responded to the children, explaining the crucial role of sunlight for life on Earth.
  3. The exchange showcases the curiosity and innocence of children engaging with a renowned scientist.

No expectations

Austin Kleon • 3137 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
📚 Literature Diaries
  1. Embrace what you have instead of wishing it were different. Focus on what's in front of you rather than dreaming about an imaginary version.
  2. When reading or writing, ask better questions like 'What is this?' instead of thinking about how to fix it. This helps you appreciate the work instead of getting distracted.
  3. Using old notebooks or diaries to inspire new ideas can be helpful. Often, there are gems in past writings that can spark fresh thoughts today.
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