Animals Pressing Their Faces Against Glass
Absolutely mesmerizing.
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Animals Pressing Their Faces Against Glass
Summer Lasagna
In an effort to eat more healthily, I have taken to cooking dinners at home. Slowly, my meals are surpassing “edible” and achieving “tasty”. Last Friday was one of my bests: a homemade lasagna with eggplant and zucchini instead of noodles (low carb and all). It was delicious.
Lit 101 Class in Three Lines or Less.
Lit 101 Class in Three Lines or Less.
I normally abhor McSweeny’s, but this time their obnoxiously clever, pedantic sarcasm is actually somewhat genius.
Via kottke.
The Microfame Game and The New Rules of Internet Celebrity
The Microfame Game and The New Rules of Internet Celebrity
Alternate title: “What’s simultaneously repulsive and fascinating about media as we know it”.
Japanese Balloon Man
When I go to Japan in October, I fully expect to see people bouncing down the sidewalks.
Via Boing Boing.
Gummi Lighthouses
Now, whenever you tell someone to go eat a bag of dicks, you have an actual product to refer them to.
The Long-Suffering Ladies of Prime-Time TV
The long-suffering ladies of prime-time TV
Interesting article about the fun prime-time TV has in victimizing women.
Via Jezebel.com.
Saving the Spark: Developing Creative Ideas
Saving the Spark: Developing Creative Ideas
A List Apart’s ideas for developing encouraging creative thinking.
Via aaronrutledge.com.
Yahoo’s Design Stencil Toolkit
Yahoo’s Design Stencil Toolkit
Nice design templates from Yahoo’s design team. What particularly impressed me was that they included a bunch of nice patterns (in addition to the standard controls), like carousels, mobile design patterns, and standard ad sizes.
Via aaronrutledge.com.
Paint Drips Pictures
My sister Erin’s senior art show at Cooper Union was last Tuesday. It was amazing. Review here.
Burgers in the Garden
Yesterday, Aaron and I put the finishing touches on our backyard (read: patio) and inaugerated it with some freshly grilled burgers. Yum!
How Americans Spend Their Money
How Americans Spend Their Money
Beautiful infographic from the New York Times. Although seeing this reinforces to me how different my life is from the average — New York is truly its own country.
Via infosthetics.com.
The Billy Letters
In 1998, a bored journalist sent letters posing as a 10-year-old boy to various public figures, and - most interestingly - serial killers. The serial killers politely responded with advice for dear Billy on staying in school.
Via kottke.org.
Mario Kart Wii
How did I not realize this was out???
WordPress 2.5.1 Upgrade
Testing my upgrde to WordPress 2.5.1.
Grand Theft Auto’s Warped View of New York City
Grand Theft Auto’s Warped View of New York City
I cannot wait.
Youngme / Nowme
I realize that, in internet time, this project is ancient (approximately 1 week since it got popular), but, what can I say? I’ve been busy lately.