HowGovtWorks: The U.S. Army: Drinking and Bowling
The Army is hiring a bunch of bartenders all around the globe…
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/349001000
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/349211600
Right now, you are missing the vast majority of what is happening around you. You are missing the events unfolding in your body, in the distance, and right in front of you.
By marshaling your attention to these words, helpfully framed in a distinct border of white, you are ignoring an unthinkably large amount of information that continues to bombard all of your senses: the hum of the fluorescent lights, the ambient noise in a large room, the places your chair presses against your legs or back, your tongue touching the roof of your mouth, the tension you are holding in your shoulders or jaw, the map of the cool and warm places on your body, the constant hum of traffic or a distant lawn-mower, the blurred view of your own shoulders and torso in your peripheral vision, a chirp of a bug or whine of a kitchen appliance.
A whole new way to pay attention (via explore-blog)
It’s like yoga at my desk. Kind of.
The Harry Potter books are getting a makeover for the 15-year anniversary of the U.S. release. The new book jackets are illustrated by artist and graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi, who puts a twist on the iconic covers, designed by Mary GrandPre.
Reminisce with us: http://usat.ly/1a5zKLq
(Covers via Scholastic)
7 literary BFFs, from 'Gossip Girl' to 'Little Women'
Did you know it’s National Girlfriends Day? We didn’t – and now we have a lot of texts to send.
To celebrate, here’s a short list of some of the greatest fictional best friends in literature: http://usat.ly/1a5BwMB
I’m sorry that my actions hurt people. I’m sorry that it hurt the United States. I’m apologizing for the unexpected results of my actions.
the greatest of volleys ∞
We need a Cat Ping Pong League so we can cover it.
My vote is in.
