Web Time Wasters

Happy weekend, guys! As you read this, I'm enjoying the (relatively) warm temperatures of New Mexico, visiting my BFF of 22 year who had the NERVE to move to Santa Fe. Rude.

Highlight of the trip so far? Hand feeding alpacas!

Links for you!
Ha! I can't believe I never noticed this! 12 Female Characters Who Keep Shaving Despite Constant Peril

A good reminder: what you own vs. what owns you.
I’m not a minimalist or a nonconsumer, though I flirt with both ideas from time to time. I’m a mover and a wannabe traveler and a 20-something. My desire to put down roots in one place is at odds with the compulsion to move at a moment’s notice. Packing up my things has been a lesson in realizing what I own vs. what owns me. It feels soul-sucking to make decisions based on possessions.

Everyone I know, take note. A gift guide for cat ladies.

My 15-year-old (and honestly, my current) self really want these.

Wouldn't this be perfect for holiday parties?

Who should you marry? I'm so glad you asked.
Marry someone who has seen you ugly cry. Marry someone you like. Someone you’d want to sit next to on a cross-country Greyhound trip with no bathroom or air conditioning, because they’re the only person who could somehow make that fun. Don’t “marry your best friend” because SHUT UP YOU NEED TO HAVE ACTUAL FRIENDS BECAUSE HE WON’T ALWAYS AGREE WITH YOUR DVR CHOICES.

Discuss: The secret to success is "bitchiness"

Just another beautiful, overpriced thing I'd like to own.

For the holidays (or anytime of year) - 8 tips to incorporate social good into your business.

Oof. How do you have the race conversation with your 4-year-old?

A sweet and fascinating interview with Dionne Osborn, the vocal coach who turned Drake's voice around.
I told him, "Drake, good thing you're not trying to be this tough, hood guy. You had a bar mitzvah, for god's sake." I think he's become a better man for embracing every aspect of who he is. What you see is really what you get with him.

And a few Yes and Yes posts you might have missed: 5 ways to make your business sparkle, True Story: I'm 23 And Never Been Kissed, The art of self-love.