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Penetrable Happiness

by Caleb on January 24, 2012

A Happy Family

On an average day, the busyness is palpable. Hours are filled with obligations, to one party or another or your offspring. The sun rises and sets, and you try to get through it – from one point to another – while trying to find little moments of respite.

You count the little victories, and if it’s a special day, you have to use two hands. Usually one will do.

“The last year in the mountains new people came deep into our lives and nothing was ever the same again. The winter of the avalanches was like a happy and innocent winter in childhood compared to that winter and the murderous summer that was to follow…”

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Dating Mark Hamill

August 19, 2011
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You know, just in case. [via I Love Charts]

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Every Argument Every Couple Ever Has Ever

July 26, 2011
Every Argument Every Couple Ever Has

When it’s true, it’s true. [via The Daily What]

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Indiana Jones and the Horseshoe Island

June 7, 2011
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Over Memorial Day weekend, the wife and I took a trip up to Door County, Wisconsin, which is filled with little towns, little antique shops, and more than a little pretense. I didn’t mind it though. I was just looking for a little unplugged relaxation time. We quickly remembered however that my wife and I [...]

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A Creative Proposal in Manhattan Graffiti

June 2, 2011
Graffiti Proposal Manhattan

Good thing she said yes, because, man, that was a lot of work. I tip my hat to you, sir. [via GOOD]

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Gendered Advertising Remixer for Kids

March 2, 2011

Did you know: children in the United States are exposed to an average of 25,000 TV commercials every year? And have you ever considered the quality of those commercials, or what they’re communicating about gender roles? Embedded in those advertisements are a stereotypical set of social values about expected gender roles for boys and girls.

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Street Art Proposal

February 24, 2011
Street Art Proposal

PROPOSAL from Vanden on Vimeo I’m seriously exhausted today, but watching something creative like this always cheers me up. Enjoy – and guys, step up your game. This guy is showing you up.

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A Marital Rating Scale From the 1930s

February 22, 2011
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A big hat tip to the Good Men Project for this gem. According to them, these charts were part of a 1930s project meant to help husbands and wives exchange “constructive feedback” and end marital discord. So… How am I doing, honey? I for one know that I always give you ample allowance, and am [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2011
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Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours.

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Women Prove They Can Be Creepy Too

June 29, 2010
Women can be creepy

Earlier, the Internet proved that men can be amazingly creepy. In the true egalitarian spirit, it now is reminding us that not only can women be creepy, they can be downright Fatal Attraction-scary. Enjoy at your own risk.

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