May 2013
I think I over-chickened it!
– Nicole, catching her breath after an especially robust performance during “The Chicken Dance”.
Your work sounds like the grown-up version of “Community”.
– Staci, upon hearing about my origami lunch and afternoon balloon tower teambuilding activity.
Yup, it’s pretty great.
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“Atlas” by Battles
For some reason, this quirky song and its equally quirky video have been popping into my subconscious lately. Why five years later? Who knows. All I know is I had to watch the video again to free up those brain cells again.
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The next time you end a sentence with an exclamation point, imagine a period in...
– Stylish Punctuation
I must admit, I am often at fault for this. It’s easy to write copy that consists mostly of fluff, which leaves you pulling out a tired exclamation point to try and convince your reader that, “No! Trust me! This is really exciting stuff!” while not actually...
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Earlier in the week, [Miami Dolphins QB Ryan] Tannehill gushed about [new WR...
– ESPN
I know everybody is Super Bowl-bound in the offseason, but still. Can’t help but be excited.
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Normally when we think of Creativity, we think of artistic skills such as...
– John Miller, “Flipping The Switch”
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On Friday, an Internal Revenue Service official disclosed for the first time,...
– Wall Street Journal
Politics at its finest.
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Stop, dad. It’s almost my bedtime, and you’re not supposed to be tickling me.
– Ali, who is officially more responsible than I am.
Yeah, but being a famous violinist is like being a famous dentist.
– Berry, on the story of violinist Joshua Bell playing the DC metro.
Truth.
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There are six billion people on the planet, and you’re the only one with your...
– Charles Martin in Bearings Southeast Edition No. 60
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Derby Day & Mint Juleps
I am not a horse racing fan, but the Kentucky Derby is an American hallmark, as is the cocktail so closely associated with it: the Mint Julep.
In honor of today’s race, enjoy this seductive ode to one of America’s most famous cocktails. If you so wish, you can even listen to Chris McMillan recite it to you while he whips one up. And if you don’t want one after that, well…...
I feel like your pantry is an easy pantry to stand in.
– Danny
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9 Mezcal Cocktails for Cinco de Mayo →
Feeling adventurous? Play with mezcal instead of tequila!
I’m particularly interested in Schrodinger’s Cat and La Palabra (subbing Cointreau for Combier). The McQueen looks tasty, but has too many (expensive) ingredients that I don’t have.
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3 Easy Tequila Pitcher Drinks for Cinco De Mayo →
Tequila is one of those spirits that I just don’t care for outside of a margarita. Maybe I’ll try one of these, and see if we can’t change that.
The Tequila and Campari with Tangerine sounds especially promising.