This and That

No rhyme or reason to the following links.  Just cool stuff that has come my way and that I wanted to share with you. 

• The Secret to Captivating Content:  More Cowbell!  I hadn't seen the original SNL skit, but I've watched this numerous times since I saw Brian's post.  I guffaw each time I see it.  I love the idea of looking for that small, almost innocuous thing and making that the focal point.  It's a great writing point.  (Even if you don't care about writing, watch the video. )
• On Lego-powered Time Tracking.  I'm always happy to look at new ways to manage my time.  I don't know that I would go the Lego route, but if you're spatially or kinesthetically minded, this might be the method for you.
• Thanks to Word Lily - Guess the 100 Most Common English Words.  Blah.  I only got 45.  When I saw some of the words I missed, I was pretty disgusted.  Take five minutes, do the quiz, and report back how you did.
• Test Case:  My So-called Vacation.  I liked Bing's idea that for every minute he has to work on vacation, he needs one hour of vacation time to recover that lost minute.  I wonder how I can apply that to my own life.  I'm not sure, but I do know I need down time that doesn't include me being in front of a computer or doing chores around the house.  (How many parents out there are ready for school to start?  I'm struggling with having no structure - which means boundaries in sand.)
• Passive-aggressive Notes.  You need this on your blogroll, if only to laugh and shake your head at the notes other people will leave their fellow human beings.

Have fun!

Comments

[Stacy]

53. Blege. I missed "am." How is that possible, really??

:D