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"You should never use the words I wish. You’re a grown man in your thirties - quit wishing and..."

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:30:01 -0500

“You should never use the words I wish. You’re a grown man in your thirties - quit wishing and just make it happen.”

- Good advice from a rational friend

kevin: Homemade Sweet Potato Fries by Jamie

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:28:37 -0500

kevin:

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries by Jamie

Rather Be - The Verve

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:30:59 -0500

Rather Be - The Verve

Orecchiette with Braised Kale and Cauliflower. Weekend...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:30:09 -0500

Orecchiette with Braised Kale and Cauliflower.

Weekend plans.

From here

Jan 10 - The return of Charles Carmichael!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:28 -0500

Jan 10 - The return of Charles Carmichael!

maorinette: thedailywhat: Muppets Thing of the Day: The...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:20:58 -0500

maorinette:

thedailywhat:

Muppets Thing of the Day: The Muppet Show’s three least intelligible characters perform a festive rendition of the Christmas classic, “Carol of the Bells.”

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I love the description.

Awesome!

FAIL of the day

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:19:35 -0500

rickkanelives:

i packed my lunch for work but left it on my kitchen counter.

True story: When I was in college I used to pack my lunch in ziploc bags, usually a sandwich wrapped in a paper towel. One day, I took the wrong bag out of the fridge. I opened it up at lunch and discovered the paper towel was full of sliced button mushrooms.

Chocolate Pie Chart. “70% dark, 20% milk and 10% white...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:38:00 -0500

Chocolate Pie Chart.

“70% dark, 20% milk and 10% white chocolate.” (sounds about right to me)

By Mary & Matt

Days like this, I wish I was at home, napping with my dog in the...

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:38:08 -0500

Days like this, I wish I was at home, napping with my dog in the sun.

The Science of Success - The Atlantic (December 2009)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:36:55 -0500

The Science of Success - The Atlantic (December 2009) :

jrae:

“Most of us have genes that make us as hardy as dandelions: able to take root and survive almost anywhere. A few of us, however, are more like the orchid: fragile and fickle, but capable of blooming spectacularly if given greenhouse care. So holds a provocative new theory of genetics, which asserts that the very genes that give us the most trouble as a species, causing behaviors that are self-destructive and antisocial, also underlie humankind’s phenomenal adaptability and evolutionary success. With a bad environment and poor parenting, orchid children can end up depressed, drug-addicted, or in jail—but with the right environment and good parenting, they can grow up to be society’s most creative, successful, and happy people.”

Wow! The most soul-satisfying science I’ve read in a while! And a terrific step towards de-stigmatizing mental illness and behavioral issues. This makes me want to get back into psychology! :P

kayfabe: copycats: Neko Case - Christmas Card From A Hooker...

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:59:01 -0500

kayfabe:

copycats:

Neko Case - Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis
originally by Tom Waits
(posted by sometimesagreatnotion)

A lot of times pretending is a lot more work than just doing what you're supposed to.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:56:36 -0500

dkpalmer13:

kari-shma:

(via sarawayland)

OR you could NOT do what you’re “supposed to” and NOT pretend? (It becomes a more viable option the older you get, I think.) ~dp

Well said.

Personality Predicts Success in Medical School

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:52:12 -0500

Personality Predicts Success in Medical School:

“During the early, pre-clinical years, conscientious individuals do much better than those who display lower levels of this trait. However, as the curriculum changed over the years, interpersonal aspects (for example, performance during internships or patient interaction) became more important for success.”

Presumably applies to other disciplines as well. Bad news for introverts? Well, (at least in my experience), not if you can learn to fake it.