"Summer is drawn blinds in Louisiana, long winds in Wyoming, shades of elms and maples in New England." Archibald MacLeish

"Few things are impossible to diligence and skill." Samuel Johnson

"In all things preserve integrity; and the consciousness of thine own uprightness will alleviate the toil of business." William Paley

Today's image: Hitchhiker's Guide to Your Galaxy by Krisztina Tordai. Stunning. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats & cheers: Marcus Brauchli named WaPo executive editor.

Ink-Stained Retching: Tell Zell [Related: A priceless react by Alex Dering via Poynter... "Is this how it ends? With stubby fingered vulgarians (all mad props, Spy magazine) kicking over every little thing of any value and style and taste?"]