Leo Babauta writes a blog called Zen Habits where he espouses how life can be made more productive and with less stress by simplifying and eliminating the inessential. This is a powerful message in our times of information overload and people being overwhelmed by their complicated lives. Some might see parts of this message as …
Seth Godin has an explanation why negative thinking is so popular when there is so much evidence that positive thinking is more beneficial. Seth’s Blog: The problem with positive thinking: “All the evidence I’ve seen shows that positive thinking and confidence improves performance. In anything.” But … (Via Seth Godin’s blog.) Michael J. Fox, a …
Maira Kalman has written a wonderful blog post on the inventiveness of Benjamin Franklin.I really like the excerpt from Ben Franklin’s journal. In addition to being early to rise – it is all about blocking out work and reflecting on objectives as a habit. Here’s to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!
John Hodgman on the new president’s nerd credentials.
Some useful tips on how to store fruits and vegetables so they keep fresh and appetizing and also some ideas on how to prepare them are provided at the link below. Fruit and Vegetable storage and preparation tips Keep your fridge at just above freezing (1-2 °C ; 32-36 °F) and use perforated or sealed …
“ Peale, Norman Vincent quote – Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan…. via kwout “
Seems like a chain is starting here. People who need people Can anyone guess who is in the next video?
Louis Armstrong has friends. Also check out the song he did with Johnny Cash. Hello Dolly
Louis Armstrong has a different voice and the expressions on his face aren’t exactly beautiful but maybe that is part of what makes him so special. What a wonderful world
There is a lot of doom and gloom in the media these days with a lot of references to the great depression even though articles that try to be factual about actual economic measurements show that the statements that they are similar are not valid. The following signs that are getting some attention at least …