The Cogitating Ceviché Week in Review
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Editor’s Note
This week’s line‑up stretches from Calista Freiheit’s gentle meditation on women’s ministry to Conrad Hannon’s techno‑skeptic essays and Gio Marron’s noir‑tinged mysteries. Though the subjects range widely—faith, blockchain, caricature, street life, and the elusive perfect nap—each explores how ordinary people navigate power, purpose, and rest. Brew a cup of tea (or coffee) and read on.
Week in Review | July 28 – August 1, 2025
Articles
* The Quiet Power of Women’s Ministries: Tea, Testimony, and the Slow Work of GraceCalista Freiheit – July 28, 2025Calista explores how intimate gatherings of tea and testimony quietly shape spiritual resilience over the long haul.
* Remember When I Told You Blockchain Will Power Everything? Well...Conrad Hannon – July 29, 2025Conrad revisits his earlier predictions, separating hype from progress in the decentralization dream.
* Honoré Daumier (1808–1879): The People’s Caricaturist and Relentless Satirist — Entry #85Conrad Hannon – July 30, 2025A portrait of Daumier’s biting illustrations and their enduring influence on political humor.
* The Street Vendor’s CodeGio Marron – July 30, 2025Detective Mimi Delboise uncovers the unwritten rules that govern New York’s curbside markets.
* The Chimney Sweep’s Tale – PART THREE: “The Investigation”Gio Marron – July 31, 2025The Victorian mystery deepens as Mimi follows soot‑covered clues across London’s rooftops.
* The Eternal Quest for the Perfect Nap: Why Modern Society’s Sleep Obsession Is Doomed to FailConrad Hannon – August 1, 2025Conrad dissects the science, culture, and commercialization of our collective nap fixation.
Quote of the Week
“Technology promises revolutions, but it’s still the human ledger that decides what counts.” — Conrad Hannon, Remember When I Told You Blockchain Will Power Everything? Well...
Questions
The Quiet Power of Women’s Ministries
* How do small acts of hospitality cultivate deeper community than large events?
* What “slow work” disciplines have you found most transformative?
Remember When I Told You Blockchain Will Power Everything? Well...
* In which industries has blockchain genuinely delivered—if any?
* What’s the biggest lesson from the last decade of decentralization hype?
Honoré Daumier (1808–1879)
* How did Daumier’s caricatures influence public opinion in 19th‑century France?
* Which modern satirists echo his style and purpose today?
The Street Vendor’s Code
* What ethical or informal codes guide today’s gig‑economy workers?
* How does place (NYC streets vs. online marketplaces) shape trust?
The Chimney Sweep’s Tale — PART THREE
* What clues did you spot that Mimi might have missed?
* How important is historical accuracy in period mysteries for you?
The Eternal Quest for the Perfect Nap
* Is the modern productivity culture compatible with true rest?
* What’s your ideal nap environment—couch, hammock, or elsewhere?
Additional Resources
* “Blockchain, Explained” — MIT Technology Review (Mike Orcutt)
* “Women’s Fellowship in Church History” — Sarah B. Johnson
* “Daumier and French Political Cartooning” — Musée d’Orsay Blog
* “Street Vending and Informal Economies” — World Bank Blogs
* “The Science of Napping” — National Sleep Foundation
Calls to Action
* Calista Freiheit — Share a story of quiet discipleship in the comments.
* Conrad Hannon — Vote in the embedded poll on blockchain’s future.
* Gio Marron — Download the free Mimi Delboise character dossier.
* All readers — Forward this newsletter to a friend who’d enjoy next week’s edition.
Thank you for your time today. Until next time, stay gruntled, curious, and God Bless.
