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My Ramblings

Need vs. Want

Over the last year or so, I have begun to get more structure in my life in one very important place - my personal finances/budget.  It's not to say that I was completely hopeless (they did let me buy a house afterall), but there was room for improvement. One of...

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I think I’m goin’ to Kathmandu

In October. My latest travel adventure - two weeks in Nepal - is going to be amazing.  It was a random opportunity presented to me by my mom and I am thankful for the chance to see this part of the world. There are a number of reasons I am looking forward to this...

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Soundtrack of the Day

I have a confession to make - sometimes I briefly sneak music/headphones at my desk. (shhh don't tell anyone) Today was one of those days.  I am in one of the stretches of time where my job is absolutely hectic, busy, and full of a lot of writing, phonecalls,...

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Fregalicious

If you hold a library card from the Saint Paul Public Libray and you aren't using Freegal, you are missing out on 1)FREE MUSIC and 2)FREE MUSIC!  Long story short, Freegal is a service that provides libraries (and their patrons) access to music in the Sony music...

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“Wild World”, et al

Sometimes I can listen to a song on repeat for hours or days. Currently for me. . . . Exhibit A: "Wild World" (either the Cat Stevens or Skins version will do) Exhibit B: "Like a Prayer" GLEE version [youtube...

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Don’t abuse teh internetz

Everyone that uses facebook, twitter, email, pigeons, smoke signals, direct mail, etc should read this post. Now. http://www.brasstackthinking.com/2010/11/calling-bullshit-on-social-media/ Go ahead. Click the link. I'll wait. Of note: "There are tools. There are...

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Say

Have no fear for givin' inHave no fear for givin' over You better know that in the end It's better to say too much Than to never to say what you need to say again Even if your hands are shakin' And your faith is broken Even as the eyes are closin' Do it with a heart...

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