March 2010
1 post
Watch70 Million by Hold Your Horses
This, my friends, is fun. Watch it.
February 2010
4 posts
What Grant Achatz Saw at El Bulli →
North America’s best chef talks about eating at Europe’s best chef’s restaurant. An enlightening read as to the allure of El Bulli.
WatchCongratulations to a great team from a Great City.
January 2010
6 posts
1 tag
Sarah Jarosz - I Can’t Love You Now
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1 tag
Sarah Jarosz - Left Home
I am absolutely loving...
Don’t give money to Haiti →
As a professional in fundraising, I’ve learned first hand the struggles that non-profits have spending restricted funds. All too often, programs that have no needs for more funds struggle to use the money given to them, while programs under the same non-profit umbrella struggle to make their ends meet.
It’s human nature to want to believe that in the wake of a major disaster, we can all do...
“I tell people that if it’s in the news, don’t worry about it. The...”
– Stop the panic on air security - Bruce Schneier
“My 12 year-old: Wanna hear my impersonation of Pitchfork? ‘This is...”
– Mike Monteiro
Justin Vernon - Hazelton
I’m really liking...
December 2009
24 posts
“Every time you sniff and say somebody has “too much free time,” the...”
– Merlin Mann
Silent Night — Johnny Cash
Merry...
matthewb:
“Blinded By The Lights (Nero Remix)”...
My wife, her job, and Christmas (or Hanukkah as... →
I wrote this earlier today about my wife on the blog we share together. Thought I might post it here, because, well, I’m proud of her.
Jim here. I know I don’t post often, but today, I get to write something about my amazing wife and the amazing job she does.
Yesterday, after a long day for both of us, she came in from work just beaming. After further talking, it turns out she received a...
WatchLast Minutes with Oden
I just watched this at work over lunch, and it absolutely tore me apart. Fighting back tears at my desk type tore me apart.
Beautiful and heartwrenching.
Why do Republicans hate our troops? →
This is just astounding. For all the people ragging on Obama for his “not getting anything done, etc.” tenure in office, when you have to deal with Republicans who will BLOCK FUNDING TO THE TROOPS WHILE THEY’RE SERVING IN TWO WARS because they’re upset about providing health care for every American, well, you’re pretty much stuck putting out fires all the time.
My...
“JOE LIEBERMAN LICKED ALL THE BATTER OFF THE BOWL BEFORE YOU COULD HAVE ANY”
– Joe Lieberman Wants You Dead
I love Parks and Rec.
Facebook's New Privacy Changes: The Good, The Bad,... →
I’ve been looking for a good excuse to finally, once and for all, delete my Facebook account. I think this is it.
The other reasons are as follows:
1) I never use this thing. Seriously, I log in once a month to make sure no one has tagged embarrasing photos of myself. Haven’t confirmed a friend in months, etc.
2) They decided, with the new privacy controls, to make all of my photo...
petervidani:
Bon Iver - Re: Stacks (Tomas Barfod...
WatchSilent Night from New Life Church
Someone (Neil Greathouse) who I greatly respect posted this to his blog (he’s on staff with New Life Church) and I felt it necessary to share it for a number of reasons. One is simply the message, which is dead on.
The other is that my wife and myself are going to be starting a small group through our church, and we’re going to be focusing some of...
Does Anybody Remember Laughter?
Here’s an old one that explains why I use Twitter and follow most of the people I follow, brought on by the shutting down of Favrd.
Here’s an idea: when you think of something funny, take a moment out of your busy day and many responsibilities, and post it on Twitter. Use all the fucking hashtags you want if that’s your thing. If people think it’s funny, then enjoy the reaction from total...
WatchFifty People, One Question
I really love this concept. Ask 50 people the same simple question and record their response.
Great film making, great music, regular people, profound answers.
Thomas Friedman - This I Believe →
Thomas Friedman presents, by far, the most well reasoned and most convincing argument against sending more troops to Afghanistan. Instead of saying “This is something Bush would have done” (not true) or “You promised you wouldn’t do this” (also not true), he actually makes a halfway decent point.
While I’m still not 100% sure where I stand on this issue, a few...
Hayden: "Time to strip the Obama sticker off my... →
A good retort to the talking heads who are lambasting Obama’s decision to send more troops into Afghanistan.
He made it clear during the campaign that he would return focus on Afghanistan. If anyone has any reason to be upset about this policy, its people who wish it would have happened sooner.
A choice quote:
It’s one thing for liberals who’ve supported Obama to disagree...
Standing By Obama
hereharehere:
continuations:
Yesterday, Fred wrote a post titled “Stuck In The Middle With You” about his continued support for President Obama. I feel the same way. I was excited early on about Obama’s campaign, felt that he made smart choices then, and was thrilled to see him elected. Obama took office under some of the most adverse circumstances of any president, with two wars in...
November 2009
15 posts
“You don’t yell in a bookstore, you’ll piss off the books.”
– Rands
WatchNow this… This is just fun.
“All I’m saying is if you’re locked in struggle with your nemesis...”
– pourmecoffee
My solemn meeting on Veterans Day with President... →
He didn’t introduce himself. He didn’t have to. President Obama simply stuck out his hand and asked for my name as he stepped toward me amid a bone-chilling drizzle in the Gardens of Stone….
What I got was an unexpected look into the eyes of a man who intertwined his roles as commander in chief and consolor in chief on a solemn day filled with remembrance and respect for...
“Seersucker suits are like handguns. They look cool, chicks dig em’, and...”
– Merlin Mann
(Its true. I own one and my wife has to tell me I’m not allowed to wear it to EVERY event possible.)
“The richest three people in the world possess a combined fortune greater than...”
– Alain Badiou, The Century
(via langer)
langer:
“Dance Dreams (Lady GaGa vs....
WatchPut This On, Episode 1: Denim
Jesse Thorn and Adam Lisagor put out another great thing (seriously, Jesse puts together some of the best stuff in the world). This is what all clothing blogs, shows, etc. should strive to be like.
And if you like this, you should check out Jesse’s other ventures: The Sound of Young America and Jordan, Jesse, Go!. Or check out Adam’s podcast: You Look...