Catchy subject lines are tough

Well hello there. Let's get right to it. Here are some of my favorite finds since the last time I wrote.‣ With spring in full swing, I find myself launching one app a lot right now. The Seek app identifies plants, animals, insects, and fungi. I have...

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May 13, 2021
Back at it

Hello and good morning! Or is it evening when you're seeing this?One of the challenges for me wanting to provide quality recommendations (and not waste your time) is that I want to test the things I learn about before I share them when possible. I ha...

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Mar 31, 2021
The best book I read in 2020

Hi -I’ve delayed writing and sending this email. It seems rather shallow to talk about the best books we’ve read last year given the circumstances in the country.This morning I listened to an episode of NPR’s Embedded entitled, January 6: Inside The...

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Jan 18, 2021
Sorry Not Sorry

Oops.Last week I sent an email that was meant for people who signed up for a periodic newsletter that I craft. It also ended up going to those of us who meet up for our little Social Hour gatherings.Let's consider that a sampling of what I'm sharing...

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Dec 27, 2020
The end (of 2020) is near!

Hello, hello!To kick things off, here is a little fun in Toledo from the Grinch a.k.a. Danny Woodcock. It's been shown repeatedly that employees are generally as productive working 30-32 hours per week as working 45-50. Looking into that hypothe...

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Dec 23, 2020
For you, before the holiday madness begins

Hello!Our email boxes are about to be inundated with promos and specials to promulgate our consumer culture. Before all that happens, here are a few quick thought provoking items and bites of fun.With Thanksgiving coming up, this old article from Pet...

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Nov 24, 2020
An October roundup

Hello and welcome!Last week I did something radical. I didn't go to work for a week and had no plans. Being a little bit goal oriented, I don't like to take time off work without knowing where my time will be spent. This was the first time in over a...

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Oct 27, 2020
Magic mushrooms are optional

Hello! No preamble this time, let's jump in to it. ———We all sleep each night to let our body recharge. Why don’t we all pause each day to let our mind recharge?———After I finished reading How to Change Your Mind I took a bit of a deep dive into ways...

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Sep 27, 2020
5 fantastic things

Hey now. Let's close this week off with a few quick hits.TextSniper. It's awesome. Copy the text from any image on your computer screen. Paste the text to wherever you need it. Simply brilliant!I pull up this site every autumn. If you're making any s...

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Sep 18, 2020
Where are you focused?

Hello, hello.I find myself pondering many questions lately. (If you know me, you realize I'm pretty much always pondering something.)--- --- ---On a racetrack if headed towards a wall, a race car driver knows that looking at the wall ensures they...

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Sep 04, 2020