Amish Finances – Houston Chronicle
Fascinating article with plenty of lessons we “Englishmen” can learn.
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by Patrick Rhone, Master Generalist
Amish Finances – Houston Chronicle
Fascinating article with plenty of lessons we “Englishmen” can learn.
You only need one good reason to commit to an idea, not four hundred. But if you have four hundred reasons to say yes and one reason to say no, the answer is probably no.
Banksy in secret exhibition stunt
Words can’t explain the awesome.
Well-Read Life: Why you should write in your books now
This had a real effect on me and will change the way I approach a book for the rest of my life.
Thank you Steve.
Fast Food Apple Pies and Why Netbooks Suck — The Adventures of Accordion Guy in the 21st Century
Very good explanation as to why netbooks are not the future. (via DF)
The Practicality of Pessimism: Stoicism as a Productivity System
A lot of sage advice packed into the 5 minutes presented here.
Technotheory.com – How to find balance…in 13 minutes
Some really excellent tips for bloggers here. Plus, a small peek behind the browser at how Jared gets it done.
The Mellowing of William Jefferson Clinton – NYTimes.com
Regular readers should know, I love long, personal looks into the lives of leaders and politicians. This one is no exception.
DesignNotes by Michael Surtees » Walking on Top of the High Line

Next time I’m in NYC, this will be one of my first stops.
TEABAGGIN’: A CUBICLE PASTTIME
“I switched from coffee to tea at work, so every morning I take an index card and set my tea bag down on it, letting the card soak up the tea. Then, I shop for images on the card, and riff off those with some doodles and captions. ”
Some very clever stuff here. A good example of the creativity that can come from randomness.