I'm not saying TD Bank is an institution full of heroes or this isn't a gimmicky thing to do - I'm saying this did make me smile for a minute.
The Best of YouTube
Or rather, the most popular on YouTube? Yeah, that fits better. Anyway, if you're interested in wasting a few hours away, you should go on over here to Greg Rutter's Definitive List of the 99 Things You Should Have Already Experienced on the Internet. There's a sequel to that site now, too.
This will forever stand as one of my favourites:
Jon Stewart Being Great
Dog Hug
This should definitely be taught alongside sit and stay. Just the best.
Birthday Deals!
I don't know why more places don't upsell the fact that they's got BIRTHDAY DEALS. We all want those deals. Give us those deals, damnit.
I just found this list of places that offers you something on your big day, it's a mostly American list so let me post a more Canadian friendly one over here.
Obviously, I'm not telling you to take advantage of ALL the things offered since we're all trying to live some kind of healthy life. I'm just letting you know that if you want free ice cream on your birthday, you're entitled to it.
Sidenote: Happy Birthday to my insanely great brother, Robbie. He's one of the best men in my life and I'm crazy lucky to know him. Really, my brothers are easily the best in the business. You should be jealous maybe. LOVE YOU.
Amazing Things Outside Your Window
Really love this.
Illustrations by Rosemary Mosco
Great
Hahahah.
Read Hard - Book Blog
I feel like we all wish we read more. Am I right in thinking that? The moment you become an adult there's this impalpable pressure that's suddenly placed upon you to be so fucking well read, it's an exhausting expectation. That being said, I'm always impressed by people who read a ton and will forever love that trait in a person.
I will never be well read. That's just a fact I've come to deal with, which is fine. I mean, I read - but maybe only five or six books a year (and that's considered a good year). (One time I read three books in four days and I feel like that sentence may be my final words someday I'm still so proud of it.) Anyway, it's all right to assume that you probably read more than I do. And if that is true, and you give any kind of a shit about getting actual GOOD book recommendations on what to read next, then this blog (Read Hard) is for you.
The lovely woman who writes it is my dear friend Adele and she writes exactly how she speaks, which I think is rare and just the best. She just started it earlier this month and it's about goddam time.
Edison's Ghost Machine
Words can't express how incredibly proud I am to know and love the woman, Jennifer Faylor, who penned this book of poetry. I've spoken of her before and I likely will again.
I had the pleasure of previewing Edison's Ghost Machine a few months ago and was startled by the fact that I think I may actually consider myself a poetry fan now. Who knew it could happen? Not only is it beautifully written and memorably poignant - but if you and I have any similar tastes at all, then you'll absolutely feel as strongly as I do about it.
A full review of this book will be the subject of a future post - I'm only mentioning it to you now since it recently became published and available for your fine eyes. You can get a copy on Amazon and there's no reason in hell you shouldn't read it.
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The Mindy Project Fashion
You're already aware that I can't say enough good things about Mindy Kaling. One thing that I haven't commented on before, though, has been her wardrobe on The Mindy Project. Everything she wears is so goddam colourful and full of life - it's refreshing as hell. I can't think of any other character on a television show whose wardrobe is so memorably unique (other than maybe Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory - and it irks me to even admit to watching that show, still).
Ignoring the fact that she doesn't show as much cleavage as I would prefer, I love every choice that she/her wardrobe department has made. I just came across this site that gives you information on almost everything she's ever worn on it, incase you were wanting to seek out any of the pieces and wear them yourself.