Suggestion Saturday: August 7, 2010

Each weekend I will share a list of  blog posts, comic strips, poems, videos and/or other tidbits from my favourite corners of the web.

How to Say I Love You, The Equation.

The Algebra of love.

The Difference Between a Democracy and a Constitutional Democracy. This is a short segment from Rachel Maddow’s television show explaining the difference between a Democracy and a Constitutional Democracy. A one-sentence summary of the clip: in the latter we aren’t allowed to vote on other people’s rights.

12 Easy Ways to Use Less Plastic. Items made from plastic have become such an ubiquitous part of modern life. This blog shares a dozen practical tips for reducing the use of these materials without compromising quality of life.

How Has Abandoning Christianity Affected Your Family? Bruce Gerencser recently blogged about what life has been like for him, his wife and their six children since he de-converted from Christianity. It is one of my all-time favourite posts from his website.

The Idea Incubator – Work While You Sleep. This is a short video about brainstorming new ideas and solving business and personal problems while you sleep. I haven’t formed an opinion of this technique yet but I am intrigued by the concept of it.

Daodejing – Other Voices, Verse 78. Here’s a short quote from this blog post. It snagged my attention immediately:

Water doesn’t demand the rock gets out of its way, but it eventually wears it down or finds another route. If you find the essence of who you really are and comfortably follow that course, you’ll end up where you should be. Just be patient. With yourself and with others.

Radiance.  A poem about possibilities.

What have you been reading this week?

  • http://tammythehippie.blogspot.com/ Tammy

    excellent links!

    This week I am reading “dream called time” by S.L. Viehl. Just published this month.

  • http://tammythehippie.blogspot.com/ Tammy

    excellent links!

    This week I am reading “dream called time” by S.L. Viehl. Just published this month.

  • Lydia

    Thank you. You really like that Stardoc series, eh?

  • Lydia

    Thank you. You really like that Stardoc series, eh?

  • http://tammythehippie.blogspot.com/ Tammy

    i do. it’s a sometimes predictable, less than stellar, series, but the story line has caught me and i want to know how some of the mysteries play out. it’s the junk food portion of my reading diet. ;)

  • http://tammythehippie.blogspot.com/ Tammy

    i do. it’s a sometimes predictable, less than stellar, series, but the story line has caught me and i want to know how some of the mysteries play out. it’s the junk food portion of my reading diet. ;)

  • teresa stebbins

    Oh, I do love links! This will be a fun thing to look forward to in your posts!
    I’ve told you I’m reading Rachel DuPre journal. I can hardly put it down, but I’m trying to make it last. I realize it’s a work of fiction, but it does give you a good feel of what it was like during that time in history…and I like that! Anthony Bourdain’s new book Medium Raw is chomping at the bit to be read!!

  • teresa stebbins

    Oh, I do love links! This will be a fun thing to look forward to in your posts!
    I’ve told you I’m reading Rachel DuPre journal. I can hardly put it down, but I’m trying to make it last. I realize it’s a work of fiction, but it does give you a good feel of what it was like during that time in history…and I like that! Anthony Bourdain’s new book Medium Raw is chomping at the bit to be read!!

  • teresa stebbins

    I love the poem Radiance and really, really like the quote you posted. It really speaks to my heart! Wonderful…thanks for sharing it!

  • teresa stebbins

    I love the poem Radiance and really, really like the quote you posted. It really speaks to my heart! Wonderful…thanks for sharing it!

  • Lydia

    I’m so glad that you like that book. I wasn’t sure if the subject matter would be too dark for your tastes.

  • Lydia

    I’m so glad that you like that book. I wasn’t sure if the subject matter would be too dark for your tastes.

  • Lydia

    You’re welcome! Lacy is one of my favourite poets. (And I’d say that even if she wasn’t a friend.)

  • Lydia

    You’re welcome! Lacy is one of my favourite poets. (And I’d say that even if she wasn’t a friend.)

  • http://newurbanhabitat.com Abby @ New Urban Habitat

    Thanks so much for linking to me!

  • http://newurbanhabitat.com Abby @ New Urban Habitat

    Thanks so much for linking to me!

  • Lydia

    You’re welcome.

  • Lydia

    You’re welcome.

  • Aaron

    The Maddow link is badass

  • Aaron

    The Maddow link is badass

  • Lydia

    Rachel Maddow is one of my favourite reporters (and the other one is Stephen Colbert, comedian or no!)

  • Lydia

    Rachel Maddow is one of my favourite reporters (and the other one is Stephen Colbert, comedian or no!)