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Curated Curiousities

A little curated list of things I've found about-town. By which I mean, on-line. Interesting things just pile up and pile up in my browsers. Here are some of them.


  1. This kid's perspective on Maroon 5's big hit "Moves Like Jagger" cracks me up.
  2. This is like pinterest for recipes. It's very, very dangerous. (Vanessa, you'll love it.)
  3. I recently decided to start exchanging postcards with strangers around the world. You may enjoy doing the same.
  4. Did you know that the "City of London" is not the same as the city named London? A fascinating and informational short video.

     5.  Needs no introduction. (via A Softer World)

   
    6. This amazing art from Marc Johns continually amuses me. There should be laws like this.



    7. I'd hate to make this gaffe, but I do wish jobs would land in my lap...

    8. Related: I feel like this Wondermark comic.
nothing but broken promises.
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  1. kat11:37 AM

    This a good list. Especially the Marc Johns drawings... excellent Friday morning entertainment!

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  2. Beth12:05 PM

    i KNEW you'd like that one!!

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  3. V1:22 PM

    You were right. Addicting. It keeps going. And going. And going.
    Also I want to sign up for the postcard thingy but not sure if I can/if it's worth it when mail is so unpredictable here! I might 'til we get back to Canada.

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  4. Laura6:31 PM

    I did know the answer to #4 'cause I'm SMRT.

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    1. Beth6:57 PM

      way to be smart! and British :D

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  5. Katie V.12:42 AM

    I hadn't heard of this Marc Johns character before - i'll be following him mas. Funny to see the chicago bean in that cartoon. Last week I wouldn't have recognized it but today it is a part of my past ;) Oh, and I tried post-crossing for a bit but ended up kinda disappointed after I was always sending way more cards than I was receiving. I'll be interested to hear how your experience goes.

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    1. Beth6:58 PM

      katie, you'll love marc johns!

      can't wait to hear about chicago. and i'll let you know how post-crossing goes for me!

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