A new definition for enthusiasm
I feel like one of these photographs could replace the words used to define “enthusiasm” in the OED.
So much wrong with this photograph
My poor son, riding around in the awful Whole Food, munching on a bit of hateful broccoli, while trapped inside a bulky, uncomfortable winter coat. It’s as if my wife…
A perfect combination of glitter, revenge, and the US Postal Service: My kind of company
Have you heard about ShipYourEnemiesGlitter.com? It’s brilliant. From the company’s FAQs: We'll vomit up a ton of glitter and put it in an envelope with your recipients address on the…
Productivity tip #14: Start your day ahead of everyone else.
It’s fairly simple. If it takes me less time than you to shower, dress, and otherwise prepare for the day, I will have more free time than you. With that…
Mystery behind this photograph solved, though the solution was fairly obvious.
Yesterday, I wished that I knew the story behind this photograph. Thanks to a kind reader, today I know. It was a librarian, of course. Those fanatical zealots of books,…
There’s nothing better than a little fire in your belly to keep you moving forward. Find something to hate.
"The rage you feel? Listen to me carefully. It's a gift. Use it, but don't let anyone see it." - Nucky Thompson, Boardwalk Empire Nucky may be a fictional character,…
Insult advertising is the best
Selling more product is the goal of advertising. Doing so while making fun of another slightly pretentious company – and a non-competitor at that – is the best.
Your future self wants you to be daring and adventurous. Don’t let the current version of yourself screw things up because it’s cold.
I went to the Patriots-Ravens playoff game on Saturday. Though I love attending Patriots games at Gillette Stadium, it’s not always easy. I left my house at 10:45 AM and…
My Story of the Day exercise will change your life. I promise. And you’ll find a bunch of stories in the process.
Slate editor Allison Benedikt sent the following tweet around the holidays. Julia Turner, who was referenced in the tweet (Benedikt may actually be quoting her) is Slate’s editor-in-chief: @juliaturner "You…
