Yesterday, the internet erupted into pandemonium after someone posted a poorly exposed photo of a dress that slowly drove people insane. It was hilarious. But now it’s over . If you don’t want to see one more blog post, Facebook share, or glib tweet about the damn dress, you can block them from appearing in your feed.
Most of us have a tendency to diminish our accomplishments. Someone congratulates us, and we tell them, "ah, it’s no big deal." We don’t want to seem boastful. But it’s okay to address your wins, and you can do it modestly by focusing on your hard work.
Hello! Welcome to the Friday open thread, where it’s so cold that snowmen are dying of hypothermia and robotic quadrupeds are trying to evict you from your home base. Thanks, Organa.
One day, our parents won’t be able to drive, to climb stairs, or maybe even change their own clothes or feed themselves. As painful as thinking about this might be, we need to prepare to help them be comfortable and safe in their last stages of their lives. Here are the things to consider.
Italian poster for SABRINA (Billy Wilder, USA, 1954)
Artist: Ercole Brini (1913-1989) [see also]
Poster source: Heritage Auctions
Antoni Associates recently finished the stunning Winelands home in Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Its name comes from its picturesque location in epicentre of the vineyards and wine farms. “A modern twist on Cape Dutch homes, it boasts a central courtyard and gabled ends set off by bespoke lighting and design pieces” say the architects. Winelands Home in Stellenbosch by Antoni Associates: “Having completed..
There are so many great productivity strategies out there, sometimes it’s tempting to try many of them at once. But for more effective results, try one tip at a time.
No matter how secure you feel your job and industry are, there is always a chance things could go south. Take the time now to create multiple sources of income in case your main one is cut off in the future.
Sig Nordal 