December 2011
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“Penny Lane: You’re too sweet for rock and roll.
William Miller: Sweet?...”
– Almost Famous
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An Extremely Subjective Gift Guide to Stuff You...
Look, the holidays are not about stuff. They are about love and kindness and feeling sad about your family being with your family, whether that means the people who birthed you or the friends who stick with you or the llama who tolerates your presence so long as you bring him treats. But presents are often involved, and if you’re like me you love thoughtful gifts almost as much as you...
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EXTREMELY SUBJECTIVE GIFT GUIDE ADDENDUM:
Chicago-based dog rescue New Leash on Life is holding a “Name a Dog Fundraiser.” You make a tax-deductible donation of at least $200, you get to name a rescue dog in 2012.
JUST THINK of the possibilities! You could make a donation in a loved one’s name and give them the option of naming a dog themselves. You could name a dog after a pet...
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brightwalldarkroom:
HACK YOUR OWN BRAIN
by Elisabeth Geier
My brother was sitting in his usual seat. Glaring at his phone. I had a movie to watch. He had dibs on the living room.
“You wanna watch Johnny Mnemonic?” I asked.
“You wanna get stoned and watch Johnny Mnemonic?” he asked back.
WHILE I WAS BUSY writing my Holiday Gift Guide 2011, this essay I wrote about Johnny Mnemonic/living...
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