- This dog can do parkour (run parkour? perform parkour? what is the correct terminology here?) and it is adorable and awesome to watch.
- Sarah has some really good advice here: 33 Things I’ve Learned in 33 Years and here: How to Do Things By Yourself (and Actually Enjoy Them).
- I would not object if the US did this as well: Australian Court Bans Logos on Cigarette Packs.
- A thought-provoking (and possibly angry-making) read about the gradual criminalization of public photography.
- The Geek Zodiac. What’s your sign? I’m a Robot.
- Caitlin’s great post about body policing.
- If the parkour dog wasn’t enough, how about this for your daily overdose of cute? Kangaroo & Wombat are Inseparable Friends.
- Amanda Palmer responds to a critic’s claims that real feminists don’t gaze at males.
- Gina’s Handmade 101 series is excellent, and this most recent post in the series is particularly spot-on.
- Love this quote from Melissa about why she cares about fashion: “We do have to leave the house in clothes that cover our bits, don’t we, so we may as well do it in clothes we enjoy.” Very true.
Things of Note:
I’m back! I had a great trip visiting family up in Ohio & Michigan, and am now back home in Texas. How was everyone while I was away? Did you enjoy the guest posts last week? I’ll have a trip round-up type thing tomorrow, but for now, here’s some things I’ve learned about road-tripping:
- It is possible to make a 19-hour drive with just yourself and a puppy while only stopping a total of 3 times. The key: consolidation of potty breaks, gas refills, and food stops. Also: Books on tape. Even a crappy book on tape helps loads.
- The HOV lane would be cooler if it stood for Hovercraft. And if a puppy counted as my second person in the car.
- Texas will rain on me any time I’m making a solo trip – leaving, and coming back. I swear, every time.
- When you are tired out from aforementioned 19-hour drive, being attacked by a giant flying cockroach while unloading the car is about a badjillion times more alarming and curse-making. Many thanks to the boyfriend (whom I inadvertently woke up with the curse-making) for helping vanquish it.
Also: the winner of the August Group Giveaway is Chelsea from Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles! Congrats, lady! I’ll be emailing you; please respond within 48 hours. 🙂
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I really enjoyed the 33 things in 33 years article! I think we should probably all write an article like that at some point. As much as we can gripe about getting older, there are definitely benefits to experience and wisdom gained along the way.
Amy
http://www.fate-filledtimes.blogspot.ca
I really liked (and agreed) with a lot of it as well. Sarah’s whole blog is awesome like that. 🙂
Books on tape, only way to go when traveling that kind of distance. Welcome, home. Glad to hear you had a good trip.
Thank you! And yes, they are a lifesaver (or awake-making-saver, I guess?)