February 2012
If Common Sense Was Used in Government and the...
Citizen: I don't believe in abortion.
Government: Then don't get one.
Citizen: I don't believe in birth control.
Government: You don't have to use it.
Citizen: I think gay marriage is a sin.
Government: Don't marry the same sex then.
Citizen: I want my kids to learn about creationism.
Government: Take them to church.
stop being so ordinary.
dress shabbily, and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember...
– Coco Chanel, via Jamie Beck’s awesome instagram (via evachen212)
And now, back to your regularly scheduled program
Competition
Growing up with a twin sister, it was a constant barrage of questions from friends and strangers alike - what’s it like to be a twin? who’s the smart one? the pretty one? test scores, physical stature, lap times in swim class, John Hopkins CTY entrances, even as sparring partners in taekwondo - we were measured up against each other because it was the easiest comparison to make. We...
thedailywhat:
In Case You Missed It of the Day: Speaking of which, Amy Poehler returned to Saturday Night Live last night to reunite with former Weekend Update co-host Seth Meyers for a special birth-control segment of “Really?!?” which delved into all the wacky, anachronistic mishegas the Republicans were up to this week.
On the one hand, I hope Amy returns to Weekend Update more often. On...
As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that you should have a universal reaction to all challenges, triumphs and failures - answer with grace and conviction, and your life and people around you will reflect it.
What sort of impression do you leave behind?