(I’m putting the P.S.’s at the beginning because they’re important)
P.S. Final thought. I’m thinking about doing some contest to give away some of the nearly new books I have. Would you be interested in something like that?
P.P.S It’s my brother’s birthday. He’s the coolest freaking kid I’ve ever met. Here’s proof.

Now wish him happy birthday by commenting below, or checking out his blog (and subscribing!)
Okay, now to your regularly scheduled post…
I didn’t actually I decided to finish the book, Hokey Pokey: Curious People Finding What Life Is All about, …

Tomorrow is the last day of school in Minneapolis. This is an important date this year because it means all the neighborhood kids will be out of school and hanging out during the day. I’ve gotten to know a handful of kids and a lot of the neighbors since we moved and the weather has gotten warmer, but I think the summer is going to increase our relationships in the community by leaps and bounds.
I’m really excited to get to know more of the kids and families in the neighborhood. …

I found the idea of writing a six sentence story so enjoyable last time (by the way, it was published at the official six sentence site here), that I’ve tried my hand at a few more. I’ll post them on Wednesday’s till I run out.
I’m not sure that I like this one as is, I think it could be written better, but who said it had to be perfect. Let me know if you have a better suggestion for the title as well.

“Oreo!” they had shouted at him, …

A creative way to use your purchasing power when you have clear values

(A side thought: The mob spent over $9000, the business promised $1800 toward being more energy efficient, and then to celebrate the mob had a free concert (which cost $1500 for the band and $4000 for the park permit), so does that make the net result of the activity still over-all positive?)
A Cool Muslim Street Artist (next three videos ht. Nate)

I just think these guys are pretty awesomely creative.
Another street artist:

I was browsing the Freakonomics blog the other day and ran across this great quote by Ehrenreich, when asked this question:
You are walking down the street in New York City with $10 of disposable income in your pocket. You come to a corner with a hot dog vendor on one side and a beggar on the other. The beggar looks like he’s been drinking; the hot dog vendor looks like an upstanding citizen. How, if at all, do you distribute the $10 in your pocket, and why?
She said:
Although I’m atheist, …