This little fella has sort of become my un-official mascot. He’s just as happy as can be with what he’s got.
Lemons = Lemonade.
This awesome little guy is the creation of a wonderfully talented friend from work named Scott Tolleson. You can see more of his work at his blog.
Loved this…
Let me live in a house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by—
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
As good and as bad as I.I would not sit in the scorner’s seat,
Or hurl the cynic’s ban;—
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
(Sam Walter Foss, “The House by the Side of the Road,†in James Dalton Morrison, ed., Masterpieces of Religious Verse [1948])
This is about the cutest story you’ll read all day…
4-year-old in Power Ranger costume saves family from gun-toting robbers:
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/515756.html
The robber was holding a gun to 5-year-old Mary Long’s head when a 3-foot-tall Mighty Morphin Power Ranger leapt into the room.
“Get away from my family,” 4-year-old Stevie Long shouted, punctuating his screams with swipes of his plastic sword and hearty “yah, yahs.” …
… “I scared the bad guys away”
This video is just under 10 mintues… I know in internet time that’s an eternity, but I really think it’s worth a watch.
Note:This video does have some strong language that may not be safe for work. (F-words, and other gems)
a Little distubing, but very cool.
This is just about the best damned blog post I’ve read in the last year.
Inspiration is like picking up one of those blinky things in a video game that makes you invincible for awhile. You can do anything, go anywhere, and you don’t have to worry about it.
Those blinky things exist in real life too. It may be a picture, or some words, or a sound, or a idea, or a mistake, or a moment. Whatever it is, pick it up and run with it. Run with it like you stole it.
You can’t bottle up inspiration. You can’t put it in a ziplock, toss it in the freezer, and fish it out later. It’s instantly perishable if you don’t eat it while it’s fresh.
On Friday I was inspired by a few things. I swore off the weekend and dove into it. And I got about 2 weeks of work done in 24 hours. Inspiration is a time machine.
Inspiration is a magical thing, a productivity multiplier, a motivator. But it won’t wait for you. Inspiration is a now thing. If it grabs you, grab it right back and put it to work.
I found the photo online tonight while looking for nothing in particular. I just found it particularly moving.
So Janey and I are watching American Idol and I’m just terribly dissapointed. Every contestant so far (we’re only about half way through it) has gotten up and just thrown a bunch of suck all over the stage. bleh.
Come on folks. If you’re going to be on TV with any hope of making a carrer in music… you’re going to have to step it up!
Of course, I do have to mention one stand out:
If you watch american idol you probably have heard of Taylor Hicks. He looks like jay leno minus the chin, and with grey hair. If you have a some free time this guy is definately worth watching… Good Luck Taylor.
Close the door, turn off your phone, crank up your speakers, and enjoy the show.
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the world class juggling of CHRIS BLISS…..
(and later in the night… I find out this guy is pretty damned funny!)
Researchers say the mind can be strengthened with regular training and rigorous practice. Here’s a sample brain warm-up for a quick mental recharge. If you feel you’re a bit sluggish, try repeating similar exercises daily to get your brain back in shape.