Nabokov's observation, Gayane, Oppie, choosing reality, and more

Seven links to worthwhile thin(g/k)s

Hello dear reader,

We are each preparing to say goodbye to the old year, and about to gear up for a lovely bon voyage into the excitement and newness of 2023. I want to thank you for making this a newsletter of 650+ readers strong, and for your generous spirit both with the time you take to read my writing and with the time you spend sending tiny but m…