Bagel, Coffee, and the New York Times

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HOLY COMMUNION: Bagel, Coffee, and the New York Times

For this piece I used a technique called ‘felted wool painting.’ It is a laborious process, and each one takes upwards of 20 hours to complete. I source my wool from a small family farm in North Dakota which is committed to providing their beloved sheep with a natural and joyful life.

Inspiration:

It would be difficult for any church in any of the five boroughs to compete with the sacred ritual that is a paper cup of coffee—too weak for the alchemic elixir that oozes out of its insufficient seams—accompanied by a bagel elaborately spread with cream cheese, no matter how often you say “Light on the schmear.” Both stain the Sunday morning paper, plump in its combo of news and nonsense for a day that is equal parts preparation and passivity.

Meditation:
Your phone ruthlessly competes for your attention during the work week, so this is your time to claim it back. Let your eyes dilly-dally from article to article, not in an attempt to consume or react but just to amble, perhaps even for (gulp) pleasure. Can the news ever be pleasurable? Yes! You might learn about a Lithuanian salsa star or ponder a low-stakes ethical dilemma or enjoy an interview with an Olympic synchronized-swimming hopeful whose journey warms your heart.