Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Daily Links 3-20-14

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.


Friday, February 21, 2014

Daily Links 2-21-14

A roundup of links for your weekend reading: things Christians should remember about depression, love lessons from Taylor Swift (!), rumor of the day, and more.

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5 Things Christians Should Know About Depression and Anxiety. The problem that we face is that both are easily misunderstood. This is a good example of things that we need to keep in mind when trying to help people that are dealing with these issues.

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The 13 Most Influential Candy Bars of All Time. Who knew that candy was so important? (Hat tip: Mental Floss)

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Love Lessons From Taylor Swift. Or, more appropriately, what not to do in relationships.

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One Great Question to Ask a Friend. This is a terrific post.

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Did you know the Army has a hidden treasure trove of artifacts? Take a photographic tour of one of the most secret archives in existence. (Hat tip: Neatorama)

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Rumor of the day: Pushing Daisies may become a Broadway musical. I'd be on board with this idea.

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This is disturbing: a church is being accused of "emotionally manipulating" folks into "spontaneous baptism". Definitely not good. (Hat tip: Free Republic)

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The late Roger Ebert explains the essential elements of film noir.