Misc Stuff
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dove real beauty sketch
This video went viral so fast that it’s old news already. But I wanted to post it anyway . . . just to salute everything about it. Everything from direction to production to the message is just fabulous. Kudos, Dove! _______________ Feature image by Amanda Dalbjörn on Unsplash Read more
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taking abuse over azaleas
3:10 p.m. Husband emails this picture to kids and me. Subject line reads: Azaleas in Front of House 3:37 p.m.–Daughter responds: Over or under two years before Mom murders them? 3:38 p.m.–Son pipes in: Under. For sure. 3:39 p.m.–Husband joins the harassment: Over. Mom’s only allowed to look. 4:01 p.m.–I think to myself: I’m too Read more
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it’s hotter than?
A couple of weeks ago on an exceptionally hot spring day, I posted on Facebook: “It’s hotter than . . . (Tell me and keep it clean)” Here are the responses I got. (Below that are my comments). How would you say it? It’s hotter than . . . Delhi in July–Nora The president at an Read more
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minimalism works best with a recognizable and established brand
When you don’t have to say anything more. (Found the ad in a recent issue of Fast Company) _______________Feature image by Dina Nasyrova on Unsplash Read more
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3rd grade artists
My friend, Gayle, is one of the best teachers I know. I saw these posted on her Facebook page. Aren’t they adorable? I can just imagine the kids bursting with creating energy while drawing these :) _______________ Feature image by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Read more
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why we’re fat
In 1822, the average American ate the amount of sugar found in one of today’s 12-ounce sodas every 5 days. Now, we eat that much every 7 hours. The average American eats 100 pounds of sugar a year. (Read more here.) _______________ Feature image by Maria Cappelli on Unsplash Read more
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mad curls confirm daughter’s awesomeness
It’s been two weeks now, and everyone within my zip code knows I’ve run out of conditioner. Riding in my little PT Cruiser, I’ve almost caused dozens of accidents with people taking their eyes off the road wondering if it’s a woman or Animal at the wheel. I can’t just go out and buy conditioner Read more
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the largest photo library
Every 2 minutes today we snap as many photos as the whole of humanity took in the 1800s. In fact, ten percent of all the photos we have were taken in the past 12 months. (Source: andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com) Read more
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