Cicadas
Because nothing says “summer” quite like the sound of droning insects.
Tracking Numbers
They turn the already exciting act of online purchasing into a spectator sport.
Free T-Shirts
I love t-shirts, and I love free stuff. You do the math.
The Minneapolis Light Rail Transit
I tend to fall in love with public transportation pretty easily … but this one holds a special place in my heart as it allows me to escape from the suburbs.
Going to bed
Sometimes it’s harder than you’d think, but you’ve gotta go some time.
The Economist
My most trusted news source, almost enough so to fulfill the myth of “objective journalism” for me (but not quite). The writing is simultaneously thoughtful, relevant and punny, which i think is a winning combo.
Non-conceptual progress
This is my official endorsement for getting things done with your hands rather than your head and mouth. There are no real substitutions for non-conceptual progress.
Public Transportation
Hey, it may be slow, but it gets you there — and makes it realistic to not own a car.
Clipping your fingernails
It happens the same way every time: I will suddenly realize that my fingernails are too long, and it irritates the hell out of me until I finally get around to clipping them. But it’s always oh-so-satisfying.
Cutting frozen pizza into tiny wedges