The Protestant Reformation, explained

The Protestant Reformation, explained. Source: The Protestant Reformation, explained – Vox

Students Protest Intro Humanities Course at Reed

Activists are disrupting lectures to protest “white supremacy,” but many students are taking steps to stop them. Source: Students Protest Intro Humanities Course at Reed – The Atlantic

The Four Rules of Thanksgiving Wines

Pope raises prospect of married men becoming priests 

What’s next? Female priests?!Pope Francis has requested a debate over allowing married men in the Amazon region of Brazil to become priests, in a controversial move that is likely to outrage conservatives in the Church, Vatican sources say. Source: Pope raises prospect of married men becoming priests 

The Sniper Mind: Eliminate Fear, Deal with Uncertainty, and Make Better Decisions

You’re gonna wanna read this…

For Crimin’ Out Loud (1956)

Wow…

Hidden Brain: the rise of the humble checklist

The simple “to-do” list may be one of humanity’s oldest tools for keeping organized. But checklists are also proving essential in many modern-day workplaces, from operating rooms to the cockpits of jumbo jets. This week, we explore the power of the humble checklist to help us stay on track and focus on what’s important, particularly when pressure is intense and the stakes are high. Source: Hidden Brain : NPR 

Critical Decision Making: Interview w/ David Amerland

Proactive

Source: PROACTIVE | John Maxwell Team

Eric Zimmer on changing your behavior

Eric is the host of one of my favorite podcasts called The One You Feed. Here he talks about how to change your behavior.

Watching a dog eat corn on the cob is oddly satisfying

Source: Watching a dog eat corn on the cob is oddly satisfying – Holy Kaw!

Why Aloneness and Solitude are Good and Loneliness is Bad

While loneliness is becoming an epidemic, the value of solitude is unappreciated. Source: Why Aloneness and Solitude are Good and Loneliness is Bad | Psychology Today

2017 Halloween Celebration & Spending Statistics

The National Retail Federation has been conducting an annual Halloween survey since 2003. The last time we reported on it was in 2015 with our Halloween Fun Facts blog. Source: 2017 Halloween Celebration & Spending Statistics [Infographic]

22 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Said 1 Thing Separates People Who Achieve From Those Who Only Dream

Source: 22 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Said 1 Thing Separates People Who Achieve From Those Who Only Dream | Awaken

How to Be Disciplined About Your Creative Projects

When I was in a creative writing MFA program, every time a visiting author came to campus to speak to us, one student inevitably asked during the Q&A, “So, what’s your process?” Source: How to Be Disciplined About Your Creative Projects

What The Last Two Months Of 2017 Will Look Like For You, Based On Your Zodiac

For cancers: You can hardly believe that you have made it this far. 2017 has been far from kind to you. You had never imagined the situations you were dragged through in the past months, and it baffles you that you’re still alive and healthy. Hold on, mate. Trust destiny to have bigger plans for you in store. What started in a mess, won’t necessarily end in one. What does yours say? Go to the Source: What The Last Two Months Of 2017 Will Look Like For You, Based On Your Zodiac

Deep Red Down

A bright, red maple leaf found its final resting place on the white stripe of a wet, city parking lot. The contrast in colors and textures caught my eye. This is a rare posting from my cell phone’s camera. I don’t usually post cellphone photos because I prefer the higher quality of my DLSR, but … Go to the Source: Deep Red Down – Autumn Foliage Photography – Pops Digital

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