Category: Asides & Links
The “bloggy” part of the site. Tidbits & scraps of wit; thoughts, asides & links of interest.
Nick Vujicic’s message of hope
Though he was born without arms and legs, Nick Vujicic didn’t give up hope. Today his story is inspiring people all over the world. Skip to about 1:40 in this video to get to the heart of Nick’s message.
Simple Things
I opened my eyes and looked down and Steve was holding the door for me, grinning to himself. I have no idea how long he had been holding it, though it was probably only a couple seconds, long enough to cause him to smile at my basking in the open air.
via So, Steve Jobs has left his role as Apple’s CEO…. – Talk Dirty to Me, Paul Krugman.
100 Best First Lines of Novels
I loved this list. Not only was it nice to revisit some of my own favorite first lines, but I found my appetite whetted by some unfamiliar ones.
Inside a dog’s world
An excerpt from a new book by Alexandra Horowitz. The hidden gem of this take on the psychology of dogs is that it brings more insight into human nature than dogginess. Examining the animal psyche in contrast with our response to it is an enlightening journey into the human condition.
Last Grandson of an Emperor
Because he considered himself a citizen of the Ottoman Empire, he refused to carry the passport of any country. Instead, he traveled with a certificate devised by his lawyer.