Small & Simple Thoughts

Expiration Date – Pomplamoose VideoSong

tom — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:42:05 +0000

This is irresistible:

YouTube – Expiration Date – Pomplamoose VideoSong.

Brought to you by my sisters-in-law.

NFL Player Turns WordPress Theme Developer?

tom — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:16:29 +0000

Truth is stranger than fiction.

A former NFL player is now making a living as a WordPress theme developer. I doubt that this means the NFL is holding a spot for me in the future, but still quite an amazing story. I think this just shows that dreams come in all shapes and sizes and that hard work pays better than talent.

Social Media Revolution

tom — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:01:19 +0000

This video on ‘Socialnomics’ was an eye opener for me:

YouTube – Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)

Maybe I should update my Facebook status.

.::: thePaperNut :::.

tom — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:36:15 +0000

After seeing this (.::: thePaperNut :::.), I feel like I wish I were a paper nut too!

WPA Poster Collection Online from the Library of Congress

tom — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:27:46 +0000

Monsieur Hoefler shares a wonderful find from the Library of Congress. It is a feast of period type from a bunch of WPA posters.

Dieter Rams Video Interview

tom — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:03:19 +0000

This video on YouTube is an enjoyable interview with Dieter Rams. Watch and learn.

Design should not dominate people. It should help people.

1. Good design is innovative.
2. Good design makes a product useful.
3. Good design is aesthetic.
4. Good design makes a product understandable.
5. Good design is unobtrusive.
6. Good design is honest.
7. Good design is long lasting.
8. Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
9. Good design is environmentally friendly.
10 Good design is as little design as possible.

Study Like a Scholar

tom — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:40:43 +0000

The Library I work for posted a wonderful video yesterday. It is a parody of the Old Spice commercials and it is done to amazing effect. Enjoy!

Thank you, Isner & Mahut

tom — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:28:21 +0000

Wimbledon this week saw the longest match in the history of tennis. After tying up the sets at two a piece, Isner and Mahut’s match was called for darkness. They came back the next day to start the longest set ever. So long in fact that it was called again for darkness. On the third day of play Isner finally put the nail in the coffin at 70-68, unheard of in the game.

I am grateful to them for producing this incredible bit of history. The fortitude was incredible. How could they continue to hold serve for so long? But even more satisfying to me was the sportsmanship. It was more than sportsmanship, it was camaraderie. Even before the embrace at the end of the match between Isner and Mahut, I could feel the respect these two players had for one another. They shared a uniquely trying experience and allowed that experience to draw them, and everyone who watched, together.

So, thank you! It doesn’t even matter who won. The whole world is a better place because these two gentleman made in happen in a wonderful way.

Quail chicks

tom — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:47:26 +0000

Saturday morning was crazy. But before the craziness started, the girls were outside and discovered four baby quail chicks. They were very little. Their bodies were like two furry grapes stuck together with legs on the bottom. But they could run. They were so cute–little puff balls scurrying on tiny legs.

Jay called for Father’s day today. It was so nice to talk to him. He is in SF for a month working. He’s got two more weeks. I didn’t even know he was there so I’m glad he called. He’s been keeping himself busy working with the missionaries. He invited an investigator over to his apartment for lunch today. The investigator is getting baptized this week. He caught a couple basketball games and plans to make one or two visits to the Oakland temple before he leaves. Sounds like a great use of time. I miss him.

I also missed my Dad today. We talked with the Aaronic priesthood about the new Duty to God program. After that, I showed a church video about fathers and sons. I talked with them about my dad and encouraged them to take an interest in their fathers and seek their advice while they are able. I sure wish I could get my dad’s advice now. I sure could use a shoulder to lean on from time to time. It comforts me to know that I’ll see him again someday. Oh how I look forward to that day!

Things Will Get Better

tom — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:01:08 +0000