Yesterday, Wired Gadget Lab pronounced Windows 7 to be “Microsoft’s best OS yet.” This isn’t saying much when you consider the unreliability of XP and the epic failure of Vista. Microsoft has yet to create a decent OS since Windows 2000, and even that is inferior to Mac OS X and Linux. However, I could […]
I am loving this Pho tableware set! Designed by Omid Sadri: Inspired by the form of the Vietnamese lantern, this pho bowl set is intended to simplfy and enrich the experience of eating the famous Vietnamese soup. The bowl set makes it easier to carry the soup and its many condiments, while creating a new […]
I saw this poignantly funny image in BuzzFeed today. I do, however, disagree with #7 – “Letter” – and petition to replace with with “Message Boards.” Examining this with a bit more depth, I am reminded of one of my favorite Cracked articles, 7 Reasons the 21st Century is Making You Miserable. If you haven’t […]
Is anyone else counting down the days until Sunday? In preparation for the upcoming season and in celebration of the super-successful first two seasons, Film Freak Central has created a video essay examining the cinematography of Mad Men. Enjoy! Via Kottke. You may also like: Secret Invasion Ads, Remixed #YouAreAwful New York Basketball Is Back […]
I have studied the piano since 5 and the violin since 8. I guess the 20+ years counts as a different generation of musical study, because they certainly didn’t have geeky symphonies such as PLAY!, or talented, passionate, FUN choir teachers such as that of the famed PS22 back in my day. Earlier today I […]
I’m ashamed to say that we don’t have much wall decoration in our home, because if we did, I would love to try this: Via Apartment Therapy Unplugged. You may also like: More Technical Issues… Power Issues Giveaway: Celebrate the Release of “Skyfall” on Blu Ray with a $50 Amazon Gift Card! If NFL Quarterbacks […]
I really need to take up knitting. First, there was that adorable Nintendo Baby Blanket. Now, there is an entire ensemble… via Neatorama Perhaps I’ll have better luck this these? They only seem to involve cutting and gluing… via The Official Star Wars Blog Alas, I am a klutz with anything that doesn’t involve computers. […]
I ♥ this laptop table from IKEA: I spend at least 10 hours a day on my beloved MacBook Pro, and I usually have it propped on my lap or on my belly (bad posture, I know). I realized earlier today that this may cause a problem in my current situation – not only will […]
Earlier today, I discovered Kidtropolis via Boing Boing. …it was as if the blogging world united to cogratulate me on the pregnancy. Based in Vienna, Virginia, Kidtropolis designs and builds fantasy children’s rooms. Check out its magic below. The Carousel Room: The Guiness Room: The Magic Tree House: The Nursery Rhyme Themed Room: As much […]
I know most people these days choose to wait 3 months before announcing it to the world, but how can I hold in something this big and exciting?!? If all goes well, I’m going to be a mommy come April or May! You may also like: Three Notes of Superficiality Wherein I Discover Another By-Product […]
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