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March 20, 2011 – Just another pair o’ pants.
Another day…another pair ‘o pants. Getting rid of these today is another example of something I’m giving away because I was TOO comfortable with them. They were a bit too much of a “go to” — a pair of pants … Continue reading
March 19, 2011 – Chasing cool.
Yet another book. In the months that I’ve been doing the RID project, it’s become obvious to me that books are the item I need to take more care when I buy. I love hanging out in bookstores — wandering … Continue reading
March 18, 2011 – Heart of the game.
Truly, one of the most dramatic and heartwarming documentaries you’ll ever see. It’s about a high school girl’s basketball team – and their coach. Recorded over a one year period, you find yourself enthralled by the drama of real life. … Continue reading
March 17, 2011 – Silver frame.
Short entry today. This silver frame used to hold two pictures of my daughter, but they’re both from a time gone by. So…the photos go in the scrapbook. And the frame itself goes to the RID pile. To be treasured … Continue reading
March 16, 2011 – Shocking.
I think we’re really interesting, in that we’re such social creatures — but we think we are SO individual. I’ve always been fascinated by the experiments of the great sociologists and psychologists of our time. Chief among those experiments was … Continue reading
March 15, 2011 – CDs, the P’s…and a Q.
The 15th…A CD day! Some highlights: Liz Phair – What a mix of great music, sexuality, and lyrics that cut you wide open. I’ve always been a fan of hers, and in fact – am looking forward to seeing her … Continue reading
March 14, 2011 – “Talking bout…”
A simple picture frame that reads, “My girl.” For years, I kept a photo of my daughter is this frame. But, as I’ve blogged about before, my daughter’s kind of “grown up” now. And the picture that WAS in this … Continue reading
March 13, 2011 – Notes on art, comedy, and political subversion.
South Park. Matt and Trey have, in my opinion, created the most entertaining, biting commentary on our society we have in our culture right now. And, (gasp) they do it every week. I don’t know where they get the energy…and … Continue reading
March 12, 2011 – On releasing things in general.
This caption says it all. This is a book on a subject I was “interested in.” Brain evolution and how it’s left us with the brain we have now. But…I’ve decided to put my “dabbling” in evolutionary subjects aside for … Continue reading
March 11, 2011 – One of my favorite authors.
I’ve mentioned his name before on this blog, Steven Johnson. Go find a book by him – he’s written about language, culture, careers, where ideas come from…I can’t even describe the insight he brings to things. But…this morning marks a … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 