In today's edition: achieving work/life balance, how to get better sleep, the idolatry of busyness, marriage and the comedian, and more.
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Achieving the balance between work and life is not about balance at all. Instead, it's about recapturing the natural rhythms of life.
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Praise for the traditional art of shaving. I changed to this "old" style of shaving a few months ago and haven't looked back. I believe it's the best way to get a great shave.
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6 tips for getting better sleep.Some great tips in this article.
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Fun facts to share: 15 interesting things about candy.
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The idolatry of busyness. The problem is that we get caught up in what we do rather than who we are.
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Sure, Play-Doh is fun for kids. But it was originally invented as a wallpaper cleaner.
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Marriage and the comedian. How marriage has transformed Jerry Seinfeld. The main point of this article is that marriage makes you wiser. I can testify to that.
Showing posts with label Jerry Seinfeld. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jerry Seinfeld. Show all posts
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Daily Links 1-10-14
Here's a huge roundup of links to get your weekend started off right: some unusual things that have traveled into space, some neat history, perfect spaghetti marinara, and more.
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Over at Mental Floss, a list of 9 unusual things that astronauts brought into space. My personal favorite is the Silver Snoopy Lapel Pin.
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An interview with Glenn Harlan Reynolds over at National Review about the state of higher education and, of course, his new book.
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I always thought the first submarines appeared during the Civil War. Turns out I was wrong. The first submarine was actually invented during the Revolutionary War.
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Tips for becoming a successful writer.
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Kevin DeYoung shares the Ten Commandments of Twitter. Some great advice in this post.
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Chef Scott Conant shares his secrets for making the perfect spaghetti marinara. I've had this dish at Scarpetta Las Vegas (incidentally, one of the best meals I have ever had at a restaurant) and it is fantastic. If you start making spaghetti this way you will never want to prepare it any other way. Trust me on this.
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Is it possible to be a comedian without swearing or talking about sex? Jerry Seinfeld proves that it can be done. (Hat tip: Acculturated)
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A collection of nine sentences guaranteed to make a grammar nerd's head explode. English is tough.
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An interview with Glenn Harlan Reynolds over at National Review about the state of higher education and, of course, his new book.
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I always thought the first submarines appeared during the Civil War. Turns out I was wrong. The first submarine was actually invented during the Revolutionary War.
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Tips for becoming a successful writer.
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Kevin DeYoung shares the Ten Commandments of Twitter. Some great advice in this post.
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Chef Scott Conant shares his secrets for making the perfect spaghetti marinara. I've had this dish at Scarpetta Las Vegas (incidentally, one of the best meals I have ever had at a restaurant) and it is fantastic. If you start making spaghetti this way you will never want to prepare it any other way. Trust me on this.
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Is it possible to be a comedian without swearing or talking about sex? Jerry Seinfeld proves that it can be done. (Hat tip: Acculturated)
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A collection of nine sentences guaranteed to make a grammar nerd's head explode. English is tough.
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