Plastic vs Glass Bottles
Thanks to Marne for sharing this article: The Scary New Evidence on BPA-Free Plastics. If you’re concerned, glass baby bottles
Texting and Walking
In other news, it’s not just driving while texting that is dangerous. WTOP reports: Texting, walking more risky than distracted driving
Green Eggs and Ham
I read quite a few of his books as a kid and now as an adult, I am reading them again to my own children. My favorite Dr. Suess book is Green Eggs and Ham.
Unlike some of his other books, Green Eggs and Ham sticks with the same adventurous story throughout rather than jumping from scene to separate scene. Additionally, unlike many of his other works, this one does not contain any made-up words. Lastly, the book has a good message in that you might end up liking a food that you did not think you would enjoy.
For these reasons, I highly recommend Green Eggs and Ham
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Doc Watson was a highly influential flatpick guitar player and an excellent performer with one of my favorite voices. We were lucky to see him perform multiple times at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia as well as at Merlefest in North Carolina.
Here is a listing of my favorite Doc Watson recordings.
Album: Elementary Doctor Watson
Album: Then & Now
– one of our favorite love songs
Album: Home Sweet Home
And last, but not least, my favorite Doc Watson song is Streamline Cannonball
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We use a manufactured antenna, but I was very pleased to see ABC2 Baltimore do a segment on saving money by canceling cable: How to get HD channels with a $2 homemade antenna
Quote of the Week from Rosa Brooks’s Recline, don’t ‘Lean In’ (Why I hate Sheryl Sandberg):
Here’s the thing: We’ve created a world in which ubiquity is valued above all. If you’re not at your desk every night until nine, your commitment to the job is questioned. If you’re not checking email 24/7, you’re not a reliable colleague.
I highly recommend the above piece about not having time for creativity when you’re tied to your job/hi-tech devices and are working way too much! The article is geared towards women but applies to everyone.
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A Wired Mouse (Recommended) and A Wireless Mouse (To Avoid)
A few years ago, when my wife and I bought a new laptop, for some reason we made an impulse purchase to add-on a wireless mouse. I guess we needed a mouse for the new computer and thought a wireless mouse sounded good. Big mistake!
The batteries in the wireless mouse only last a month or so. Then the mouse stops responding properly resulting in having to put in new batteries. We’ve gone through so many batteries, it’s a shame we couldn’t have that money back to put into a new computer.
So if you’re thinking about buying a wireless mouse, think again. There is no reason to buy one. A basic corded mouse
A Recommended Mouse
Amazon.com offers a very inexpensive mouse
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