January 2012
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Revealing My Heart
This is one of my favorite family stories my Dad tells because it illustrates the compassionate heart he has and the great example I try to follow. It’s from a sermon he did in 2010 called The Power of Wise Words. _________________________________________
This Christmas all my kids were home, out of school. We spent a lot together and had a great time, going to get coffee or going to...
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Volkswagon 2012 Superbowl Ad: The Bark Side
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December 2011
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2011 Cinescape: The year’s movies in review.
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Spoon live at Austin City Limits. See more from Austin City Limits.
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That’s the whole secret, is if you hire great people and you don’t mess them up...
– Woody Allen on directing actors, from Woody Allen: A Documentary (via lonelysandwich)
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Luxo Jr. - The first Pixar animated short by John Lasseter in 1986
November 2011
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“Ready to Start” - Arcade Fire
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“In Your Arms” by Kina Grannis
October 2011
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The trailers for @Dave_Fincher’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo are some of the best I’ve ever seen. They almost work better as music videos than as movie trailers.
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“Holocene” - Bon Iver (thanks @joshook)
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September 2011
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August 2011
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July 2011
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June 2011
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my latest project - Backflip.tv
I always like to dream and come up with new projects. My latest “side” project has been a web-based short film marketplace called Backflip.tv. The website is still far from launching but I decided to share the concept with you guys mainly to get your feedback and maybe get you involved.
What it is: A place for you to buy and download amazing short films from talented filmmakers.
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Laura Whitby: Live →
laurawhitby:
I wrote this a couple of years ago and just stumbled upon it. Its kinda pertinent.
Sometimes the clearest things are those right in front of us. We try and negotiate the path- to the left and then to the right a little- in an effort to get a better peek at the destination.
Have fun.
Embrace the adventure.
Live outside the box.
Don’t take no for an answer.
Improve and move...
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All Is Not Lost - Short film by USC’s Donovan Fowler
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The Happiness Manifesto
Based on hundreds of surveys and scientific research, well-being psychologist Nic Marks outlined “5 ways to well-being” in his book, The Happines Manifesto. These 5 action points were discovered to have the highest correlation with life satisfaction and happiness.
1. Connect … With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbors. At home, work, school or...
May 2011
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SNL - Do The Creep
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Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Recipe
This delicious frozen yogurt recipe takes just three ingredients and a little time! First off, remember it is important to use good-quality whole-milk yogurt.
3 cups (720g) whole-milk Greek-style yogurt 3/4 cup (150g) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla (if using). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Freeze...
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April 2011
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BE Desperate – 4/13/11 Draft
“I don’t have a job waiting for me, I didn’t get into any of the graduate schools I applied to, I don’t have anywhere to go when I graduate! Sarah, I don’t know what to do! My situation is completely hopeless!” I remember the frustration in my voice and the knot in my stomach as I poured my heart out to my fiancé Sarah. She just listened to me for a long time go over...
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Infographic: Cell Phone Use
Hi-res version via Wilson Electronics
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Death Cab for Cutie - You Are a Tourist is being recorded live at 7 EST, 4 PST
Tune in!
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“Bottle” - a cute and beautifully crafted short film by @kristenlepore
March 2011
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Which Way Home - The story of young immigrants trying to fulfill their dreams of living in the US by travelling on freight trains.