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November 12, 2010 – Some comedy DVDs.

My favorite kind of movie? Comedies. Today, on the RID project, I admit I own too many comedy DVDs and begin giving them away. From the English-inspired Fish Called Wanda to two other comedies inspired by life in L.A. I … Continue reading

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November 11, 2010 – An unpopular opinion.

OK – I know this is going to get some of you started. I think Office Space is WAY overrated. Yeah, it’s good. But hell, I’d argue it’s not even the best flick in which Jennifer Aniston makes an appearance. … Continue reading

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November 10, 2010 – Business books and a rant about business practice.

The RID project isn’t just about my homelife – it’s about my worklife as well. Today, I give away some books that have been languishing in my office – not used for years. As I look at these today, it … Continue reading

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November 9, 2010 – Notes about the state of healthcare in this country.

A great book about the sorry state of healthcare in this country. This story, told in the first person, is about one father’s coming to grips with all the stress he’s put on his body over the years…and the implications … Continue reading

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November 8, 2010 – Apparently, I DO stop.

I got these books a few years ago. I enjoy studying things that are outside the mainstream, especially if they’re out of MY everyday life. I find people and cultures endlessly fascinating. Learning about the history of hip hop, and … Continue reading

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November 7, 2010 – Shopgirl.

I admire Steve Martin so much. Writer, comedian, actor, musician, art collector…here’s a guy who always brings something special to what he does. I bought this book a few years ago. My close friends know I don’t read fiction, but … Continue reading

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November 6, 2010 – Random comedies.

I continue the “giving away DVDs” theme with this random collection of comedy DVDs. Seeing these DVDs reminds me of the time I did standup comedy, something I’ve been toying with trying again. I love the feeling of weaving a … Continue reading

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November 5, 2010 – Chuckin’ the Chucks.

I’ve never really been a “shoe guy.” I’ve stuck with 5 – 10 pairs, and that’s been quite enough, thank you very much. Lately, I’ve purchased a few new pairs, so… time to RID. This pair of Chuck Taylors is … Continue reading

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More than that? Time to RID maybe?

“The study, which analyzed Gallup surveys of 450,000 Americans in 2008 and 2009, suggested that there were two forms of happiness: day-to-day contentment (emotional well-being) and overall “life assessment,” which means broader satisfaction with one’s place in the world. While … Continue reading

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November 4, 2010 – Manhattan.

A good Woody Allen movie always makes me laugh. But looking at this DVD today, reminds me of an interesting part of the RID project. Like Woody, I’ve got to let past mistakes be in the past. Move on, don’t … Continue reading

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