December 2011
18 posts
Normal Is Dead.: 6 Rules to Live by in 2012 →
normalisdead: 2012 is no longer just around the corner but it’s here. As humans when calendars change we seem to develop an attitude of reflection. Often times this attitude is accompanied by an acknowledgement of lessons that were learned in the past season. Lessons that become a watery soup of “rules to live… Love it.
Dec 30th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 15th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-11) →
Mahalia Jackson (6) Salt-N-Pepa (2) Ike & Tina Turner (2) Mountain (1) Kiss (1) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Dec 14th
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50 Things You Need to Give Up Today →
Remember reading this and posting on the cube wall at my last job.  Posting on my new cube, and here as well: Give up trying to be perfect. – The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists, it rewards people who get things done.  Read Getting Things Done. Give up comparing yourself to others. – The only person you are competing against is yourself. Give up dwelling on the past or worrying too...
Dec 13th
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The Generous Marriage →
While sexual intimacy, commitment and communication are important, the focus on generosity adds a new dimension to our understanding of marital success. Though this conclusion may seem fairly self-evident, it’s not always easy to be generous to a romantic partner. The noted marriage researcher John Gottman has found that successful couples say or do at least five positive things for each...
Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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National Diners' Guide 2012: A Consumers Guide on... →
Linked above is quick-reference guide from the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United for ethical treatment of employees at more than 150 restaurants, including most local chains and many other major players (and, seemingly, all restaurants included in their coalition).  The Detroit-area spots seemed to fare pretty well, so here’s a list of SE Michigan places that pay living wages,...
Dec 9th
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Boston College's MA Philosophy Reading List  →
Found this linked from The Simple Dollar - can’t wait to get started :-D
Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
“No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the...”
– Pres. Franklin Roosevelt, following what is now likely the second most infamous date in American history
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-4) →
Bo Diddley (52) DJ Danger Mouse/Jay-Z/The Beatles (12) Rick James (4) Action Bronson (4) Curtis Mayfield (3) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Dec 5th
Dec 1st
seriousmonkeybusiness replied to your post: I’m going to try to take that path, for one you have to be a bit open with strangers (… -_-…). im really interested in whom would want to read my rants on life (and typos). But i need to find some time. ah giving it a shot. Do it! :-) bt dubs, folk - SeriousMonkeyBusiness is a cool dude & entrepreneur, keep an eye out for this man in the...
Dec 1st