"The first one trains you to be permanently functionally sleep-deprived, I think. It turns into a way of life where "fully rested" is no longer an option. That way you get tricked into believing another one wouldn't be so bad ( Read more... )

Please check out my friend's post regarding immunizations here and speak your mind.

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This American Life - tackles this topic (at 8 minutes in) - 370: Ruining It for the Rest of UsStories of people who ruin things for everyone else...or who are accused of that. Like the San Diego parents who didn't vaccinate their child for measles (pictured ( Read more... )

Ben's Perfectly Adequate Gluten-Free Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake

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This is an extract of the email from my friend, she has been working/living in Korea and she was on vacation in Thailand.

We are each on our own "snorkeling" adventures...may we be able to recognize and appreciate the wonder and awe of our lives and embrace the uncertain and cyclical natures of lifes ups and downs.

( the jellyfish story, posted with permission under the cut )

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My dear friend Desiree is offering up her artist talents:

I'm offering some FREE Graphic Design work for flyers, business cards, brochures...etc...

so, if you know anyone that is doing a start up business or struggling financially that can use my excellent skills...let me know...cuz I'm offering it! 
(**it'll help my portfolio...so it's a mutual ( Read more... )

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