Three Links

The role of meteorites in religion. I’m fascinated by the Hadschar al Aswad cornerstone of the Kaaba al Musharrafah – a friend has been, but he said he was focused on not getting, you know, trampled.

Lady & Pups is my favorite home cooking blog, which deals in an appealing cultural hybridity. The Pullman tacos got claps.

The story of Leslie McFarlane, author of most pre-WWII Hardy Boys books, and his germ of literary talent. Recommended only if you read the books as a kid.