Quick post here. Take care of your teeth. As someone with a family history of grotesque gum disease who still wants to have teeth when he gets old, I place a huge amount of emphasis on avoiding cavities, gum disease, bad breath etc. Weapon number one, and to be honest a must own for any credible […]
8 keys to better sleep
The benefits of sleep are numerous and a recent article on NPR provided just another huge reason to get a good nights rest. To summarize: During sleep, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain increases dramatically, washing away harmful waste proteins that build up between brain cells during waking hours, a study of mice found… […]
There’s this awesome podcast about baseball
We’re at the end of what’s been an unusual baseball season for me. I’ve watched approximately three games in their entirety, only attended one game in person, and basically ignored what ended up being a disastrous Red Sox season. Despite my general apathy towards actually watching and enjoying games, I feel more knowledgable than ever […]
I watched Adele’s “Hello” music video
I watched Adele’s “Hello” music video and broke it down for you. Here we go. 0:25 “Can you hear me now?” We start with the back of Adele’s head. How long did it take for her stylist to get that windswept look? Impressive work by Verizon’s marketing team to get their catchphrase into the first […]
My Evening Routine
I wrote last week about my morning routine, so I thought I’d go ahead and share my evening one. 10:00 Clean the house – This could be dishes, stuff around the house etc. I find that going to bed with a clean house really helps my sanity. 10:30 Shower, moisturize – I’m a night showerer, and […]
What Chinese parents understand is that nothing is fun until you’re good at it
I read Amy Chua’s WSJ piece on “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” this morning, and, despite having a Chinese mother (who was nowhere near as aggro as Chua is), I found it to be a fascinating examination of the motivations, results and consequences of a widely stereotyped style of parenting. She had a line that struck […]
My Morning Routine
As a bit of a productivity junkie, I’ve been trying to line up a regular morning routine. I’m not perfect about it yet, but here’s how a typical morning looks for me. 7:30 Wake, check texts, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram – It’s probably not recommended, but it’s a nice way to join the world without having […]
Katz Deli of New York
Made it down to the famous Katz Deli on my trip last week to New York. It’s a place with a unique approach to service. When you walk in you’re handed a ticket that’s used to track your purchases. Much like a parking voucher, if you lose it, you pay a $50 max upon exit. […]
Should you buy a house?
Ryan Holiday’s post on how to buy a house is a must read. If you’re in the market or ever think that you will be, Ryan’s measured analysis of the many factors that play into a successful living decision. He covers the financial, tangible aspects of home ownership as well as what I’d call “happiness factors.” […]