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: As always, appreciate Kirby Ferguson’s take on things – Here he provides some insightful …

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: Gotta say, liked the O’s 4th of July hat this year ⚾️

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: From this year’s Christmas haul: “The Good, the Dad, & the Punny” by Logan Lisle of Dock Tok …

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: Last night’s ⚾️ game brought to you by the letter “C” and the letter “D”. 🙂

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: 30 Stoic Wisdom Sayings — Essentially all good reminders.

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: Orioles hold first Faith Night, joining 18 other MLB teams ⚾️ McCann’s testimony might have been …

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: “A Million Dreams”, from The Greatest Showman. Saw this movie via stream recently and enjoyed many …

: <h1></h1> We don’t get to choose the consequences of our actions, only the actions themselves.Yours truly

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: <h1></h1> To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one’s self. Anxiety is the dizziness of …

: <h1></h1> The man who took no interest in the affairs of state was not a man who minded his own business, but …

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: <h1></h1> “Hard times come again no more”A reflective hymn-like tune capturing the weariness yet hope that …

: <h1></h1> We’ve come a long way baby! (Or have we?) ;)

: ”Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” as sung by Rosemary Clooney, written by Irving Berlin for …

: Really enjoyed the style and creativity of this cover: turning a pop tune into a retro jazz piece. …

: <h1></h1> So true. :)Lots of other great comics at The Awkward Yeti.

: <h1></h1> The great pumpkin patch, by yours truly. 🎃 It’s been awhile since I last visited one, and the …

: I was excited to read about legendary designer Dieter Rams again recently, and also to learn Gary …

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: <h1></h1> St. Thomas More Prayer for Good Humor I recently saw the movie, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word in …

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: Apparently “studying” videos are a thing now - kids video themselves studying for test, doing …

: <h1></h1> When love is robbed of truth, it loses its power.yours truly

: Sometimes brand/story extensions don’t seem to do justice to the characters and live up to the …

: So, remember that 2D heliocentric solar system model from school? Turns out it should really be a 3D …

: The background behind Ben Rector’s newest album, Magic, scheduled to come out Jun 22. I know I …

: FiftyThree has been finding their way with the Paper app, one I took to early on and have continued …

: Ran into these at a surf shop recently - they’re a brand of silicone rings made for those who find …

: A great 7m video on how to play Mexican Train Dominoes. Been wanting to learn how to play this for …

: Proud to say changed out my bike chain over the weekend. A step in my aspirations to become an …

: Archival video footage in mint condition from 1911 that has been synchronized to normal speed. It’s …

: Been continuing to evolve the “there and back again” digital/analog mediums for everyday function. …

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: <h1></h1> If you want to understand something, learn to stand under it. If you stand over it, you are …

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: What a great idea I saw at a friend’s house recently - custom “easel calendars” from Shutterfly. You …

: <h1>22 Rules from The Manual of a Christian Knight</h1> Paraphrased by Abp. Charles Chaput from Erasmus of Rotterdam’s work, ”The Manual of a Christian …

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: Nigel Stanford’s music video, “Automatica: Robots vs. Music”. A great engineering feat, as well as a …

: ”La Concha”, a traditional Mexican pastry. Fluffy and light inside, with mild sugar topping, for a …

: <h1>Winterizing Your Commuter Bike</h1> So I’m gonna make a go at bike commuting this winter, and have been trying to see what may need to …

: ”Brand New Day” by Joshua Radin. This song helped me get through a rough year a number of years …

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: L’enfer du Nord Winter Cap by Red Dots Cycling. Derivation of the name, as described by …

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: <h1></h1> Melvin Krazenberg’s Six Laws of Technology1. “Technology is neither good or bad; nor is it …

: I first ran across this Kickstarter company, Nomatic, last year when I saw their travel bag video …

: I tend to key into sound, and my mind tends to mental map its shape to some degree. This video does …

: Really enjoyed this video by Dr. Rick Rigsby sharing real life wisdom from the wisest person he ever …

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: Walt Disney explains his vision for his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow in 1966, …

: <h1></h1> “They crossed the barrier from the life they lived, to the internal world where myth lives in all of …

: Movies are the grown-up version of make-believe. — Random thought that occurred to me today.

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: How to Burp a Baby from Art of Manliness blog post New Dad Survival Guide: The Skillset As a dad of …

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: Humor = tragedy + time — shared by Jeff Kinney during interview

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: Ran across this YouTube channel providing some great commonsense and simple video production tips, …

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: That entertainer of entertainers, the inimitable Topo Gigio, defines a jazz classic, Strangers in …

: <h1>I have a theory: that social media can give us an over-inflated sense of our own opinion.</h1> As much as it claims to be social, it’s really more of a publishing platform. The conventions of …

: Got a record this Christmas from Mrs. Claus, and it’s been really neat. Herewith, The Monkees sing …

: Beauty has want of being desired, and strength has want of being used. — yours truly

: Always had major respect for this guy.

: A scrumptious Nutella latte to close out the year with friends - many thanks.

: Was reminded of Sara Bareilles cover of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which then led me down the path …

: The phone gives us a lot but it takes away three key elements of discovery: loneliness, uncertainty …

: I need to circle back to annotate this more, but suffice it to say, really enjoyed this video by …

: This is a pretty neat design for a versatile garment bag from the folks at Hook & Albert.They …

: <h1>Everything is a Remix: The Force Awakens</h1> austinkleon: Kirby Ferguson returns to his series on creativity, originality, and copyright, …

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: When you thwart what’s real about you in order to keep creating content for financial need, you’re …

: Apparently I’m on a Tim Ferris quote run.(via alyssa)

: Tim Ferris demonstrates how he uses an Aeropress to make a cup of coffee.

: Take risks and you’ll get the payoffs. Learn from your mistakes until you succeed. It’s that simple. …

: I think I could totally get behind this product – The Slow Watch. It does seem that presentation of …

: This is one of my favorite songs, and James Smith on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 sang it in a fresh …

: A humorous reminder that “design” can go too far - it’s not an end in itself. :)Or as Papa Francis …

: “Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.” …

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: <h1>9.7″ iPad Pro finally delivers on laptop-replacement</h1> When tablets first came out, everyone was wondering if they could ditch their laptop, but it was a …

: <h1>Amazon Prime suggestions</h1> Finding a good series to watch on Amazon Prime is a great reward, Over the last couple years, here …

: austinkleon: John Cage, Silence: Lectures and Writings A good deal of this book is nonsense, which I …

: I’ve thought about doing this before, but never actually did. I’m glad someone did though, and …

: I think I’ve linked to this show before, but recently returned to their site to watch more episodes …

: Okay, so I’ve started something I’ve tried various attempts at, and so far really like how’s it …

: <h1>Want to learn to draw? Try these two books</h1> austinkleon: People often ask me to recommend books on drawing. My favorite drawing book is Ed …

: Sara Bareilles covers Elton John’s, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.This is such a powerful …

: Ben Rector performs ‘Brand New’ on TODAY

: And now for one of my favorite Pebble apps: “Forecast Weather App” by Nate Bean.Aside from standard …

: Timeline for Classic Pebbles Arrived!Thanks Pebble for doing this – it breathes even newer life into …

: Bonavita 1-Liter Variable Temperature Digital Electric Gooseneck KettleApparently 205 degrees is the …

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: dannielle: offbeatorbit: “I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely …

: <h1>Don't discard. Keep all your pieces in play.</h1> austinkleon: austinkleon: I’ve been thinking about that Margaret Atwood quote I posted, “You’re …

: Raul Esparza sings Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.I know there’s been a lot of covers of this song. I …

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: St Helena prays at Bethlehem on the feast of Epiphany to the three kings: ‘Like me, you were late in …

: <h1>For you in 2016 . . .</h1> “May God, the source and origin of all blessing, grant you grace, pour out his blessing in …

: You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the …

: <h1>10 last-minute stocking stuffers for artists and creative types</h1> austinkleon: Here are some of my favorite things that make easy gifts that will work for lots of …

: Stress and recovery should be our rhythms, and physical interval training can be an excellent tool …

: Given the interrelationship between living space and human behavior, those who design buildings, …

: I highly recommend this video – American Voices with Reneé Fleming.In it, she gathers together …

: Bad times, hard times - this what people keep saying; but let us live well and times shall be good. …

: This has got to be one of the funniest product explanation videos I’ve seen - in it, Kumail Nanjiani …

: Okay, this is amazing: paper 2.0 with Near Field Computing. Tap the card to load contact details, …

: Okay, so I really like this table. It moves, and yet it’s calming and balanced. It has energy, but …

: Michael Jackson homage by the Bottle Boys – herewith: Billie Jean. Well done, well done indeed. :) …

: Fast and Slow do more than just describe a rate of change. They are shorthand for ways of being, or …

: Cabin Pressure - BBC Radio 4

: “Prayer in C” by Lilly Wood & The Prick.I don’t know what it is about this guitar melody and …

: These Planned Parenthood videos speak for themselves. Things like, “If we alter our process, and …

: Posting just because I like this. :)

: Okay, you may have noticed I’ve been on a Pixar kick lately. ;) In this 27m interview released just …

: The art of speaking, without something to say. :)(via Ed)

: <h1>Apple polish wearing off?</h1> I’ve been an Apple user from around 2002 when I got my first iBook. One of the things that drew my …

: Sometimes you just gotta dance. ;)(via katykelley)

: Uncertainty and change are life’s constants. And that’s the fun part. The truth is, as …

: George Gilder on economy, learning, EFT’s, etc.

: Ryan T. Anderson shares a very articulate 8m recap of why SCOTUS got it wrong on the marriage issue …

: John Lasseter dedicating an exhibit on the movie-making of Pixar.In it, he shares three keys to a …

: We begin life, as children, being open to the ideas of others because we need to be open to learn. …

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: Andy Greenwald interviews Pete Docter, Director of Pixar’s new movie, Inside Out.Aside from adding …

: by yours truly; quote from book entitled Boys to Men

: He says we should stop talking about ‘addiction’ altogether, and instead call it …

: So here you are. Standing at a place that is ‘Not Amazing’ and you’re trying to get over …

: Too much attention on the big, long-term goals and we despise the little daily steps needed to make …

: This video has been out for a bit, but wanted to post here: Brene Brown, qualitative researcher, on …

: austinkleon: How to graciously say no to anyone“There is no money in answering letters.” —Groucho …

: I’m not fully able to articulate why, but this space is really appealing. Maybe it’s the mixture and …

: Grant Thompson - “The King of Random”

: I’ve been told that this is a pretty accurate depiction of what ordering coffee in San Francisco is …

: The AeroPress – allegedly the bees-knees when it comes to coffee presses, and carrying only a $30 …

: Scapple, “an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections …

: How To Set SMARTER Goals

: Paper, by the folks over at FiftyThree, was a step forward in blending digital and analog …

: What3Words.This is a fascinating idea that solves a global problem and has lots of hidden …

: How is technology habituating our moral horizons? Is it helping or hurting the formation of …

: by Octavio Alburto, taken in Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo.For a great video on how Cabo Pulmo has become the …

: C: Buenos nachos! B: Hasty bananas! : )

: For some reason I’ve been curious about bitcoin lately. I watched two documentaries (I thought The …

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: I played this game on Saturday for the first time, and it was a blast! (no pun intended) ;) BANG! …

: You can do anything, but not everything. — by David Allen; shared by Shawn Blanc in his blog post …

: A great 3m vid about what our e-mail would look like in real life – fun watch. :) And if you’re …

: <h1>Elizabeth Magpie and the true origins of the board game Monopoly</h1> austinkleon: While the popular legend has been that Charles Darrow invented the board game Monopoly …

: My favorite character from Sesame Street has apparently turned life coach – he says some pretty …

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: austinkleon: In this week’s newsletter: 10 things I learned while writing my last book. Great tips.

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: nonconcept: San Francisco Bay View Residence by McCracken Architects. (Photography: Rien Van …

: This is pretty funny. katykelley: …

: Ash Wednesday starts Lent today. If you’re Catholic, I highly encourage you to avail yourself of the …

: Swipes - Task List made for High Achievers

: sufficientlyantique: The dark and dangerous Mantis Shrimp Officially amazing.

: staff: Don’t let this happen to your internetThe internet belongs to all of us. It’s an open, fair, …

: How to play Cuban dominoes? by 3 Guys from Miami. Great summary of an awesome game. :)

: Marissa Mayer (an ex-Googler and now Yahoo! CEO) interviews Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg of …

: Wooowww… (via katykelley)

: <h1>Personal qualities not measure by tests:</h1> katykelley: Creativity Resilience Motivation Curiosity Question Asking Humor Endurance Relatability …

: Happiness Hacks: The 10 Most Unexpected Ways to Be Happy

: Being prevented from being born, makes the debates about other rights hypotheticals. — yours truly

: There are houses, and then there’s Ricardo Bofill’s house: a brutalist former cement factory of epic …

: That you exist…is comfort enough…

: HomeAway. “At HomeAway, our mission is to make every vacation rental in the world available to every …

: by yours truly; the iPhone HDR can produce some neat results

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: The only caveat within the sustainability of this trend toward niche product categories is that by …

: Moon on the Water; by yours truly

: Great 24m review of the 2015 Subaru Forester. Gotta say, I recently purchased one (not the XT model …

: B showed this to me a few months back – neat stunt driving tricks with a Subaru WRX I believe. Some …

: The best summer sandal imho: the Chaco Zong. Easy to slip into and kick off, toe loop for great hold …

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: <h1></h1> Another lap around the sun! :) 2015 holds many good things - here we go, and love you C!

: He’s coming! :) (via ayjay)

: Brewer House, Wanaka, New Zealand I like this modern-styled house, because I think it’s different …

: What an excellent presentation style: Hans Roslin tells a story, uses a variety of visuals, …

: Okay, so this is funny. ;p

: What would Christmas be for the last three years without a Pentatonix Christmas cover – herewith, a …

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: suchtango: (via How to Build the World’s Simplest Electric Train | Colossal)

: Perhaps the great struggle of knowing God’s plan for your life is being comfortable not knowing the …

: “The Creative Life”, a 9m video by Shawn Blanc as part of his Delight is in the Details kit. He does …

: And now for some pretty photos… :) (via definitelydope, by Vladimir German)

: I dunno, Austin Kleon has just been hitting all my buttons recently. This post (extended version) is …

: I like this idea of keeping a logbook – not a diary, not a journal, but a logbook. Just like on the …

: Phil Libin’s keynote at the 2014 Evernote Conference. Evernote is trying to change the way people …

: For most of history, success meant success at zero-sum games. And in most of them meanness was not a …

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: austinkleon: That Steve Alibi bird/fart metaphor is here. Ask me anything you can’t Google and vote …

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: I remember the first time I saw a universal remote - I said, this changes everything. — ;)

: The making of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. This has been fun to watch. There certainly is a …

: Glif, a tripod mount and stand for smartphones. By Studio Neat. This looks like a great idea, and …

: 4 Things NASA can teach you about a good night’s sleep

: <h1></h1> I would venture to say that most of the time God works through the ordinary; God is supernaturally …

: nonconcept: The Willow House, Singapore by GUZ Architects. Yeh, so like a lot of the design elements …

: Part 1 of an interview of Tim Cook by Charlie Rose. Listening to Tim Cook speak at length is very …

: umnie: “Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come …

: I enjoy playing sports, but found this funny anyways. ;) Available where quality apparel is sold, …

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: “I’m pretty sure…” This SNL sketch does a laugh-out-loud job parodying this saying. :) (via M)

: I know this is a kid’s song, but it’s so important even as an adult. Thank you…

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: Killer Whale versus Great White Shark: who wins? Killer Whale. Really interesting 50m video that …

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: ughjxnna: OH MY GOD THIS CARD

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: Had a cappuccino with C yesterday, and really enjoyed it. I dunno - I may have to get into this …

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: What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? — :)

: Carol Dweck - A Study on Praise and Mindsets - YouTube

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: No true vocation starts with “what I want” or “a work I would like to do.” — Fulton J. Sheen (via …

: Fireworks shot with a GoPro camera strapped to a drone. Funny how perspective changes things. (And …

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: isaia: samati: skeletales: This is unexpectedly not about make-up haha reblogged before it was even …

: sufficientlyantique: Remote physical interaction is the next great thing. Remote operated humanoid …

: It was said of one of the elders that he persevered in a fast of seventy weeks, eating only once a …

: “There’s a difference between feeling good, and doing good.” From the folks at PovertyCure, an 8m …

: sds: This pretty much sums up the left.

: Sometimes you just feel like movin’ to the music. :) Dancing to Parov Stelar’s “All Night” (can’t …

: Just had horchata for the first time this weekend – it was the rice-based, Mexican variety: very …

: homelimag: The Desk Collection by Grovemade via Homeli.co.uk ~ { Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr } Nice …

: One of the things I try to show my students is that historical grounding does not exclude being …

: wondrouspilgrim: Sunset on the Atlantic has the most peculiar light. #assateague Makes me yearn for …

: I’ve learned that letting go is an active, continuous process. The default assumption is that we …

: This strikes me as cheating somehow, but the three electric skateboards featured here are neat …

: A great series of pics – really like his style. marvinking: Nagoya to Osaka. 

: Naval Adm. William H. McRaven gives the 2014 commencement address to University of Texas graduates. …

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: Commit iPhone app, by Legend. Very simple concept, and simple execution: setup something you want to …

: Bach, “Little” Fugue (G minor, BWV 578) A visual experience. :) I really like how it helps you “see” …

: Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms (1965), 19m. What a great piece, especially the second …

: I do things like get in a taxi and say, ‘The library, and step on it.’ — David Foster Wallace, …

: LIX: The World’s Smallest 3D Printing Pen Lets You Draw in the Air. Check out the vid for more info. …

: Stop looking for the “right” career, and start looking for a job. Any job. Forget about what you …

: by yours truly; with C and B

: davidjphooker: 도자기제작과정(종합편) (by 이천시청) To work with our hands…

: Action Kid Movie Vol. 1 – A collection of the shorts. A lot of fun: this is the way it happens in …

: wondrouspilgrim: From the Cherry Blossom Festival last week. #tidalbasin #cherryblossomfestival …

: A great 10m overview on the key differences between backpacking stoves. Featuring MSR models.

: <h1></h1> What is the sun, except the brightness of your love? What is the moon, except the light of your …

: I think Spring finally made it. :) by yours truly

: Really enjoying this cover by Ben Rector of the iconic Whitney Houston song, I Wanna Dance With …

: Rise up, warriors, take your stand at one another’s sides, our feet set wide and rooted like …

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: Commit on the App Store on iTunes

: ‘; austinkleon: mlarson: lacienegasmiled: Demo of Beat It composed using only Michael …

: ' .Classic Architecture Studies by Chema Pastrana | Posted by CJWHO.com . ; ' .Classic Architecture …

: New words enable new thoughts. — yours truly; from discussion with B about equipollance, and the …

: My analog watches are my reminder that utility exists apart from an internet connection and …

: Believe that this life must be a continual preparation for the next, because we never know the day …

: Can 10,000 hours of practice really make you an expert at anything?… The psychologists reanalyzed …

: The Three Temptations and the Three Antidotes, by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Good stuff. And if you’re …

: A great exposition of how awesome people are using the iPad to further their activity: whether it be …

: Interesting insight into illustrator/storyteller Craig Frazier’s creative process. Especially like …

: Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators - Megan McArdle - The Atlantic

: photojojo: Independent filmmaker Rick Mereki traveled over 38,000 miles to 11 different countries to …

: austinkleon: Hey friends! My book Show Your Work! is making its way out in the world early — it’s on …

: “Olympic Skier Julia Mancuso’s Workout” Couple of notes: –Neat shoes; never seen ones like that …

: As history demonstrates, democracy without values easily turns into open or thinly disguised …

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: John Butler plays OCEAN, and releases as a free download to his fans. This is twelve minutes of …

: Aquaponics – combining aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) with hydroponics (growing plants …

: Moss Glen Falls, VT by yours truly

: Driving in a Winter Wonderland -yours truly

: Randolph, with C. :)

: Heaven touches earth - Happy are we at his coming!

: Forget setting goals and commit to a process

: <h1>Christmas Snow</h1> I really enjoy snow: it’s a reminder that the right conditions can produce something magical. It’s …

: I’m telling ya, I’m am continually impressed with the folks over at Evernote. I think I may be …

: “Snorbet”, courtesy of B: snow + milk/cream + sugar + vanilla + chocolate chips. Tasty. :)

: Beethoven, Große Fuge (complete, Great Fugue), op. 133, string quartet (animated score) (by smalin)

: Always enjoy watching behind the scenes: how the sausage is made. :) Herewith, some of the voice …

: itsbrittanywilmes-blog: I always appreciate your pragmatic and straightforward opinion on working …

: Video trailer for Worn Wear, a film about the stories we wear, presented by Patagonia. A response to …

: First attempt at cranberry sauce from scratch. Came out quite good if I do say so myself, ;) and …

: Video: Mandolin Master Chris Thile Plays Bluegrass and Bach | Watch PBS NewsHour Online | PBS Video

: “3 Queens” - a three-minute video about three mothers. Thank you moms. (via sds)

: Your phone needs to be constantly recharged, and you do too. — Jared Lafitte

: This album dropped today: “The Symphony and the Static”. From the artist, Fr. Pontifex: “The idea …

: by yours truly

: “How Twitter Hijacked My Mind”

: A chameleon credit card, that does membership and gift cards too…all in one. Great idea. And set to …

: Are You Happy And In Love? Here’s Why That Makes You So Sad.

: The sound of the waves… …washing, washing, washing against the shores of my soul. The longer I …

: Christ does not die in the noble detachment of the philosopher. He dies in tears. — Joseph …

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: Didn’t get to post this at the time, but Apple’s latest desktop operating system was released …

: This was really neat to watch – great job Buckeyes! :) moviescore: The Ohio State marching band did …

: New personal best too.

: Clutch poverty like a treasure, for only in our emptiness can we be filled. — yours truly

: Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer. — Padre …

: Stumbled across this radio show a few months back, and was literally stunned: RadioLab. An entirely …

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: Message From Your Heart - Kina Grannis I wasn’t aware that this video is what started her music …

: It can be a challenge to find wallets that aren’t actually bulky by design. The folks over at …

: 53, makers of the award-winning iPad app called Paper, have partnered with the folks at Moleskine, …

: “The award-winning author-illustrator–a former architect and junior high school teacher–is perfectly …

: If it smells like salad and tastes like salad, there’s still a good chance it’s an organic vegan …

: This Guy Writes a Confession Letter to His Daughter with Down Syndrome That Will Break Your Heart in …

: “Death by Living”Haven’t looked at this book yet, but the trailer sure caught my attention. hilker: …

: Okay, so I’m still on a Pentatonix kick – now enjoying their cover of “Dog Days Are …

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