It’s Friday! Again! Hot damn! Sometimes the days do sneak up on me, especially during the hothothot summer where it seems like everything is going to melt and blur like a work by Dali. The local kids, however, don’t seem to mind that the heat index is high and continue to run around the neighborhood laughing and playing and taking refuge in the nearby woods.

But…nonetheless, here are some links for this Friday in July, for a bit of work reprieve, even though there’s nothing I can do for the heat:

*I’m sure it’s hot wherever my friend Arthur is. He’s walking from London to Rome right now. And whatever he makes extra is going to charity. Go Arthur go!

*Even though it may seem calm, is it? See for yourself at Who Dies, Who Pays, Who Profits. Sobering, isn’t it?

*From Slate, I was amazed by The Art of War. There are no words, really, are there?

*When I grow up, I want to be Harmon Leon, I think.

*Collectives like esprit de corps inspire me to no end.

*Tired of sandwiches? The Bento moblog will have you dreaming of cute little lunches in cute little boxes.

*Kids rule. Especially their interpretations of idioms. Wow. I’ve been giggling all afternoon. I especially like this one.

*People do some amazing things. I have been amazed at the sites listed here, the honorary 2005 list for Prix Ars Electronica.

*Over at Knitty Gritty, you can read about a blanket project some amazing people are making as a tribute to a friend who was killed recently. Simply incredible and inspiring. More info here.

*And if you’re still not ready for the weekend, go discover some new music over at Fluxblog or Teaching the Indie Kids to Dance Again.