December 2010
16 posts
The Library at Pooh Corner →
I’ve always had a soft spot for our little friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Interview with Will Shortz →
Because I’m a crossword puzzle enthusiast and The New York Times’ is my favorite.
Google's decision to abandon Caps Lock →
Interesting article, in this word nerd’s opinion. But while I have plenty of friends who do not use capitalization in texts, emails, and the like, I hope this doesn’t become the norm in all forms of writing and communications as suggested:
[…] Google’s decision to ditch the pesky key is one more step in the decline of casing itself. As e-mail and texting have become...
The Glory of the Rails by Tony Judt →
I want to go on a train adventure so badly. And not (just) because of The Darjeeling Limited, though traveling through India by train would be a Life To-Do List twofer.
Woody Question
dearoldlove:
I could never figure out if I was Alvy or Annie.
Chanukah has come and gone and while I already knew this to be true, it has once again been proven that it really is better to give than receive.
Update, 12/10: I guess my bf agrees as yesterday, I was gifted with Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom. Inside is the most heartfelt and heartwarming inscription I’ve ever read (in addition to a ridiculously sweet message on the front cover). ...
Let's Say Thanks →
The mission of Let’s Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women.
The postcards, depicting patriotic scenes and hometown images, were selected from a pool of entries from children...
Talkin' 'bout my generation
Really? You spot Richard Lewis in Manhattan and only recognize him as the Rabbi from 7th Heaven?
This greatly saddens me, Mel Brooks, and Larry David.
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“Let the straight flower bespeak its purpose in straightness - to seek the...”
– Allen Ginsberg
Let us all seek and bespeak the light.
Joni Mitchell, “Both Sides Now”
Rows...
“And in case you didn’t catch it before, my name’s Marissa. So when...”
Daily Affirmations From the Sandwich Shop
Cashier: Here's your receipt. Have a nice day.
Me: Thanks, you too. Oh! By the way, I need validation.
Cashier: Everything you're doing is right, and you're making great choices.
Me: I meant for parking, but thank you!
Cashier: No problem [stamps ticket]. Everything will be ok.