Happiness is.....

Two computers and a good cup of Caribou coffee.

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Caribou buzz: 50% Off Sale Starts Today!

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After-Christmas Sale 50% off Holiday Merchandise Starts December 26th Visit Caribou Coffee or shop online and receive 50% off all remaining holiday merchandise today. Hurry in! These items won't be around for long. ©2008 Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Offer valid on designated holiday merchandise only. Valid at participating Caribou Coffee locations December 26, 2008 through January 4, 2009 during hours of store operation, and online at cariboucoffee.com. Enter promotion code HOLIDAY5 to receive 50% discount online. Offer not valid on pre-pack coffee, coffee by the pound, Keurig brewers, Caribou Coffee K-cups, Kona coffee, bakery items, bottled beverages, candy and Caribou Coffee gift cards. Not for re-sale under any circumstances. Offer not valid with any other offer. One offer per person.

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Take a walk - really

Thanks to MINDBLOG

http://mindblog.dericbownds.net/2008/12/cognitive-benefits-of-walk-in-woods.html

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Merry Xmas

XMAS Eve church service

We went to the St. Joseph church today for XMAS service. It is a very
unique and beautiful church on the inside.

Vintage brain graphic art t-shirt

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Happy XMAS Eve

Local Blend is decorated for holidays

Humor break

Caribou buzz: Get Your Last Minute Gifts at Caribou Coffee!

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Last-minute gifts for your entire list! Visit Caribou Coffee to wrap up your last minute shopping. We have a range of great gifts for under $25 and our Caribou Coffee Gift Cards make the perfect stocking stuffer! Gifts For Under $25 Give the gift of holiday cheer! Favorite Holiday Drinks The NEW Cinnamon Wild, and the return of H o Ho Mint Mocha and Fa La Latte. Reindeer Blend® Give the gift they will love to open!

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Happy XMAS BD Ro, Beth, Betty and Ryan

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Coffee shop humor

Mancuso clan

Here is the latest picture of my lovely daughter Beth, her husband
Anthony and their two sons Rowan (eldest) and Ezra. Don't the look
like that all American family?

I'm very proud of Beth and Anthony. They, like many young couples,
have had to scrap and work hard to establish a home, family and
careers. They make me proud.

Hawk spotted

Di and I had a broad-winged hawk in a backyard tree today. I couldn't
get the camera ready quick enough before he soared away with a large
wing span. Amazing.

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Humor: Xmas

Humor: Politics

Bird Welcome 12-19-08 in McGrew backyard

Humor break: Lets hear it for new technology

The progress paradox

A couple of years ago I read the book The Progress Paradox: How Life Gets Better While People Feel Worse (Gregg Easterbrook). It was a somewhat difficult read, esp. the first half which was filled with all kinds of results of surveys and polls. But the underlying message was interesing...namely, that over the past few decades we have made major progess in many domains (across the world), yet, polls/surveys continue to suggest that people feel worse and pessimistic...thus the paradox. Of course, this was written before the current world financial crisis.

However, there were some interesing points made in the book that I believe we should all take time to reflect on from time-to-time. One was the "tyranny of the small picutre." According tothe author (empahsis added by me):

…..solving one problem often creates another; the new problem is noted and fretted about while the original, being solved, is forgotten. Call this the "Tyranny of the small picture." Instead of the big picture we often see the small picture, aware only of the lesser negative within the greater positive (p.99).

As we approach the holiday period with the multitude of financial, political, and global issues that seem to bombard us daily (thanks largely t the 24-7 cable news), and as we look forward to a new era in US politics with the potentially transformative presidency of Obama, I think we should all try to maintain a focus on the big picture......and not get stuck with blinders focused on day-to-day small picture issues, crises, problems, etc. A big picture perspective will be necessary as we attempt to move forward during this challenging times.

Just my 2 cents

Brain fabric art

From BOING BOING

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/12/19/internet-museum-of-s.html

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Cool US night photo

Humor break: Relationship podcasts

Caribou buzz: Off Holiday Sale!

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Caffeinate Their Holiday! 30% off Holiday Sale December 19-December 21 The holidays are almost here. Wrap up your last minute shopping at Caribou Coffee. All of our holiday merchandise is 30% off this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We have a range of great gifts from $25 to under $5 and our Caribou Coffee Gift Cards make a perfect stocking stuffer! Gifts Under $25 Give the gift of holiday cheer! Favorite Holiday Drinks The NEW Cinnamon Wild, and t he return of Ho Ho Mint Mocha and Fa La Latte. Reindeer Blend® is Back! Give the gift they will love to open! ©2008 Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. Offer valid on Holiday merchandise only. Team members please ring discount under code 665. Customer must present this email at time of purchase to receive 30% discount. Valid at participating Caribou Coffee locations December 19, 2008 through December 21, 2008 during hours of store operation, and online at cariboucoffee.com. Enter promotion code HOLIDAY3 to receive 30% discount online.  Offer not valid on pre-pack coffee beans, coffee by the pound, Keurig brewers, Caribou Coffee K-cups, Kona coffee, bakery items, bottled beverages, candy and Caribou Coffee gift cards. Not for resale under any circumstances. Offer not valid with any other offer. One offer per person.

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Political buzz: The inauguration

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Kevin -- In the past, presidential inauguration events have too often focused on wealthy donors and Washington lobbyists. This year, every American will have a chance to be part of the inauguration. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden want you to join them in celebrating the unity we need to renew America's promise. Sign up now to receive more information about inaugural events -- including service projects, parades, whistle-stop rallies, ticketed events, and ways to get involved in your local community. Our country is facing great challenges, but we also have an unprecedented opportunity to bring change. Renewing America's promise begins with the idea that we rise or fall as one nation and one people. Barack and Joe hope that people all across this country will come together around the inauguration and share their passion for the change we need. Be the first to receive information about tickets, service opportunities, and local events: http://my.barackobama.com/inaugural Thank you for being part of this important moment, David David Plouffe Campaign Manager Obama for America

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