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I need to be reminded more often how easy my life is.
Leo Tolstoy, quoted by Everybody Cares.
Update from the comments: “As everyone who has read his biography knows, it didn’t work. It didn’t even come close.” Human life in two sentences! (via mills)
I’ve been reading Ecclesiates and it struck me how much this sounds like parts of Solomon’s writings:
A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Solomon has a bit of a different conclusion, though. This looks like a very good overview of the book.
1001 rules for my unborn son
This just might be the perfect blog:
52. Get to know your sister’s boyfriends. I’ll rely on your opinion.
58. Use the broiler. It’s an indoor grill.
94. Don’t show off. Impress.
120. Spend time with your mother. She’s cooler than you think.
138. Treat your body well. You’ll be glad you did when you are a dad.
Plus pictures and quotes!
169. Be nice to your sister. You are her confidante, cheerleader, and bodyguard.
sds:
(via rulesformyunbornson)
Advise I should have followed better. I think Mills would agree.
Same here. Remember that, son.
This is a little snapshot of my job. Except I haven’t had to wear a tie recently.
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Don't talk to cops
sds:
← ajamison ← thommyAn law school professor and former criminal defense attorney tells you why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police. Part one & part two.Fascinating.
Yes, very interesting.