September 2010

Tumblr is a social space, sure, but it’s not really a social network in the way we commonly thing of the term. It’s more a sharing network; a place where people can easily, and in a conversational manner, quickly exchange words, pictures, ideas. And I think that’s what makes Tumblr so different, and so powerful.

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Trying Schell’s Oktoberfest – it’s really good. Kinda sweet, but sharp. The first time I had it was at the State Fair at the O’Gara’s building when we saw “Brett Favre” – had it on tap, and this beer was super good. Really good on bottle, too.

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kylomoonguts: Even if you are not a skateboarder, which I am not, you need to watch this video.  This guy is amazing.  The double skateboard part blows my mind. Closest thing I’ve seen to Rodney Mullen. Seriously good. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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Another thing I hate about Marketplace is how fake it is willing to be. Take the almost daily reports from correspondent Stephen Beard in London. Marketplace would like us to think that its hosts are having an informal conversation with Stephen. Instead of asking him for a report, the way a grown-up news show would,

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Restored 1948 Greyhound Lines Bus Was picking my kid up at daycare today and this 1948 Greyhound Lines Bus was idling next door. The owner is in the process of restoring it and he was chatting up a neighbor about progress. I think he said he had just finished painting the blue. It’s the most

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GPOYW: Karl with Toothpick ‘zine Coffee Mug by Scott Pearson I asked my cousin Scott to draw a portrait of me for my Facebook profile picture. Turned out awesome. Here’s that Toothpick ‘zine Mug, btw – available for purchase on my Zazzle store.

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theopie: laughingsquid: Commemorate 10/10/10 With A Photograph Now this is something I think I can do. As in not “30 days of” something I’ll lose interest in and not be able to complete, there by making me feel like a huge loser. I’m in. Nice touch to offer sign up for an e-mail reminder! Wonder

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