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Eleanor Konik

I write stories & articles inspired by all eras of history & science... so I wind up putting notetaking software like Obsidian & Readwise thru their paces.

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Postpartum Osteitis Pubis

The (lengthy) story of my post childbirth recovery

xray im ok
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Marrow

The Dietary Commonality between Wolves, Vultures — and Humans

Photo of bone and marrow by Los Muertos Crew from Pexels
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The Traitor Son Cycle by Miles Cameron

Balancing feminism and Medieval realities

Photo by Ott Maidre from Pexels
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🌲 The Difficulties of Teaching Notetaking

Teaching notetaking to kids who don't need to take notes is a recipe for frustration for everyone... when school is still easy.

Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash
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Wool

Weird ways to get wool

Wool
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Reading Roundup: Unconventional Gods & Elitist Fashions

A wide-ranging reflection on what I learned in January, mostly about the history of fashion, ancient infrastructure, economy and war.

Reading Roundup: Unconventional Gods & Elitist Fashions
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Beds

Fireplace, feathers, & folds: a tale of 3 beds

Photo of bed by shche_ team on Unsplash
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Tamarisk

The salty tree that killed an invincible prince

Tamarisk
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Ceramics

Aged like fine wine to make ancient sewers & knockoff turquoise

Photo of ceramic pottery by Tope A. Asokere from Pexels
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Wax

Overlaps between sheep, palm trees, and encaustic paintings

image of seashells and flowers atop beeswax in a basket