Things I've Noticed

Perspective on Your City Requires More Than One View Point

I may not be as worldly as a diplomat who has lived in multiple countries, but I have moved around and lived in 5 cities.  I’ll acknowledge that since they all happen to be in colder weather climates near the Great Lakes, they’re not the most diverse set of cities.  But I’ve realized that moving around and traveling has given me exposure to differences and commonalities and a perspective that can make what other people say about cities irritating.

Last week, here in the Minneapolis area, it was -15 degrees Fahrenheit without windchill!   Yet, people in Los Angeles recently complained that it was “freezing” when the temperature dipped below 50 degrees.  (Nothing alive can freeze at 50 degrees so it’s a ridiculout claim, but I digress.)  It’s all relative.  People who never live in more than one city or don’t care to learn about other places have no perspective.  Then they tend to complain when it could be much worse.  Even if they don’t move to different cities to live, they could always educate themselves by using the internet.  Then maybe they would stop complaining and start understanding.  The same holds true for people who say their lives are horrible or that they’re the only people with problems.

Quick Quote on Desserts

"Desserts in the home are a caloric liability."

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Every Possible Facebook Post Fits One of These 37 Types

I am on Facebook perhaps a bit too much these days and I've realized that even though I like to see what my Facebook friends are up to, I've realized that our posts are all pretty much typical.  I'm guilty of posting many of these types but this list should make you think.  Are there any types of posts I"m missing?  Which type do you find most annoying?  Please respond in the comments section.  Hope you enjoy it.  I'm pretty sure you'll be able to relate.

1. Look at what I did.
2. See what I bought.
3. My life is so great or I am so blessed.
4. I can’t believe this company I bought something from did that to me.
5. I support a cause and if you do, share this post.
6. This is my opinion and I am right.
7. Please visit my site or buy this thing I’m selling.
8. This just happened in the world or in my life.
9. Look at what my kid or pet has been up to.
10. If you Like this, I’ll get something.
11. I have a personal problem and need sympathy.
12. Watch this funny video.
13. I’m listening to this band, you should too.
14. Can somebody help me with something?
15. My relationship / marriage / baby ownership status has changed.
16. My profile picture or background picture has changed.
17. I just played a game on Facebook.
18. I am going to an event.
19. Look at my pictures of something or an event in my life and see who I was with.
20. Read this funny line I thought of.
21. This quote represents me.
22. I’m doing something really insignificant but I thought I’d let you all know.
23. Look where I am.
24. I need ideas for something to buy or a place to go.
25. Something about work sucks.
26. I used this website.
27. Go team or my team sucks.
28. I read this article.
29. Check out this cool new thing / idea I discovered.
30. I miss my deceased friend, relative or pet.
31. I am about to go do something fun.
32. Why do people do certain things?
33. I like somebody else’s status or photo so I'm sharing it.
34. I am posting this picture so that you can tell me how great I look or what a good picture it is.
35. I can’t wait for something that’s going to happen soon.
36. I really appreciate somebody in my life.
37. I'm quitting Facebook for a little bit of time for some reason.

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Quick Quote on Addiction

"A person with an addictive personality is simply a glutton for gluttony."

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