Happy Friday, everyone. Thanks again to everyone who sent in links!

From Cassandra: Marcus Aurelius on life and death. 

Also from Cassandra: Poetry in today’s America is just as vibrant and important as it’s ever been.

Also also from Cassandra: Lisa Taddeo’s Three Women explores modern desire. 

From Julie: The Milky Way is warped and twisted. Just like us!

Also from Julie: Below the streets of Paris lies an old Knights Templar stronghold. 

From Holly: Das Auto, meet Depeche Mode. 

From Zazoo: The Dark Crystal trailer is out! 

Have a safe and spiffy weekend, everyone. See you next week.