Category Archives: Wednesday Links

Ladybugs are taking over my apartment! Where have they all come from? Should I catch them and put them out in my garden? Oh, Summer. I hope the rest of your work week flies by and your weekend lasts a lifetime. For the rest of my week, I’m foreseeing more backgammon games, smoothie experiments (I have an idea for how to make a Nutella smoothie. We’ve already conquered the cinnamon roll smoothie. #healthyfoodhacks) (LONG LIVE THE MAGIC BULLET!!!), and a trip to see some black bears. OH, and good luck to all the tiny speech kittens at nationals. Be amazing…so I can be super impressed when I continue my annual summer ritual of tuning in to the live stream of your final rounds. : ) Now for some links…

Coke unveils some new green-scamming tactics.

We iz from da same famlee??

One of these days I’m gonna try this out.

Gorgeous tumblr if you’re feeling scroll happy.

Love these simple, weeknight meals.

Whoops, I’ve seen all the docus on this list. Check ’em out!

Caring creatures.

Is YouTube to blame for the destruction of our last real movie star? (Great article but I’m gonna go ahead and place the blame a little more squarely on Scientology and peripherally on internet journalism/YouTube.)

Check yo’self…before you scientifically wreck yo’self!

A huge standing ovation to Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri.

And just another reason I need a yard.

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June 11, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, collard greens, just for fun, laughs, link love, newsBeth Berger

Happy Wednesday!!! As I type, we have a sausage and collards dish hanging out in the crockpot and let me tell you–the apartment smells amazing. I’m so ready to dig in (and to pair the meal with another epi of OITNB). Maybe after that I will tend to my plants. A few days ago, Chet surprised me with the cutest watering can IN THE WORLD. It is shaped like a bee (!!!) and looks all vintagey and adorable. Kind of in ❤ with it. Do y’all have any big plans for the weekend? We are brainstorming something fun to do during the day on Friday. But Saturday shall take the cake as I get to be in the trenches with my favorite photographer, Carrie, and help her shoot a local wedding. (Check out this wedding at Talon Vineyard I helped her with last year–it was a blast!) Beyond excited to get to see my photog-friend…she lives much too far away! Anywho, have a good one my loves. And enjoy these links…

The inner-child in me who was dragged to WAY too many museums deeply appreciates these snapchats.

Sometimes highschool students can be awesome.

Get to reading…so you can have the privilege of saying “the book was better, you guys.”

This dude seems fun.

A changing world for the starving artist.

The Pullout Generation.

How guilty are you of this fantastic form of guilty pleasure?

My co-op gettin’ some press love.

One of my heroes and ultimate HBIC in a sari–Navdanya’s Blog.

A rad adventurer urban explores in Northern Ireland.

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June 4, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, humor, just for fun, links, newsBeth Berger

Happy Wednesday, folks! What are you guys up to this week? I have today and tomorrow off work so we have big plans to play in the container garden, work on various projects from the comfort of the Chevy Chase Starbies and maybe head down to Berea to do some hiking around the Pinnacles. Yesterday, we had David Chang-inspired ramen made from scratch. Which I’m looking forward to repeating…perhaps even tonight. ; ) Check out these fun links and have a fantastic rest of your week!

Am I the only person who hates this shit? And it is always Southwest. Always.

A very powerful Op-Ed: The majority of religion-based hate crimes occurring in the United States are against Jews.

These students got more than they bargained for.

Comedy specials available to stream.

Love these cheeky tea towels.

Sworn in on a Kindle.

Delicious science.

#YesAllWomen

Someone (probably multiple someones) approved this sign.

Please research the safety of menstrual products. Thanks.

Got some giggles.

I can’t help but love some good abandoned building pics.

The most heated debate I experienced in a college classroom was about this. (The class was Southern Folklore and the professor loved every second of it.)

And the second season of “Orange is the New Black” premieres Friday on Netflix! Who will be watching? Get your sofa and snacks in order for a day of binge viewing! : )

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May 28, 2014Wednesday Linksgoogle, just for fun, links, Lisa Bloom, made me laugh, Maya Angelou, Mindy Kaling, news, summer activities, words of wisdomBeth Berger

Hello lovelies! What a wonderful week it has been so far. Chet arrived from Lafayette last night (by way of a cray lookin’ cabin in Huntsville, AL) and we are super stoked to spend the summer having adventures, writing, building a garden, perfecting our crockpot culinary skills and checking a few things off my KY bucket list (like take a vacay here and check off some of these). Summer is always so full of possibilities, dontcha think? I hope everyone has a blast this week and here are a few links for your viewing pleasure!

Lisa Bloom’s 500 words of wisdom.

Consent is sexy.

4 women receive lab-grown vaginas in life changing surgery.

I love Mindy Kaling!

Glad this goat’s story had a happy ending.

A big change for Google. ; )

…speaking of Google, sign me up for one of these!

This Craigslist ad had me ROLLING.

You never know what will happen if you just get back up.

Someone made a sneaky change to the Sea World highway sign. (and good on them!)

To do: pick up books by these gals.

Welp, this fact is terrifying.

“Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.” Powerful and beautiful final tweet from Maya Angelou. RIP.

And if you’re in Lexington and lookin’ for some fun this Friday evening, Good Foods Co-op is having a Kick Off Summer event from 5-7pm! There’s gonna be a TON of free food, Marksbury Farm’s food truck and live entertainment by Restless Leg String Band. Come check it out!!!

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May 21, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, humor, iamthecoop, just for fun, links, national vegetarian week, news, world cup 2014Beth Berger

What are you up to this week? I’m hoping to spend as much time outside as possible (and maybe find time for some margaritas and a trip to the dollar theater to see…the Lego movie : ). Summer break have you twiddling your thumbs already? How about some stay-cation inspiration or a vicarious adventure through this great book! Have a wonderful week. Here are some links for you to check out…

A fun and informative biology lesson.

This school thinks leggings are lowering boys’ test scores.

How to set up a little free library in your ‘hood.

Baby seals just wanna snuggle.

Seaworld’s whales are struggling with mental health issues.

Should we get rid of deceptively precise SAT scores?

This story made me laugh. (and reminded me of something Adam and I might do.)

Could these be the hardest languages to master?

A ship sailing through loopholes in international law.

Support cottage industries!

Just stay home.

Happy National Vegetarian Week! Here are 15 simple recipes if you’d like to celebrate by going meat free. : )

…and now it is time to rhythmically move your hips in celebration of the upcoming 2014 World Cup. Nothing says “We Are One” like J.Lo and flags!!!

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April 30, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, delight, just for fun, links, news, poetry, round-up, RumiBeth Berger

A poem:

THE GUEST HOUSE

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.

Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

— Jelaluddin Rumi, translation by Coleman Barks

Some links:

Something about people lip-synching just kills me.

From computer girl to computer geek–the masculinization of computer programming.

Cheeky artist trolls museum goers.

A modern Salem Witch Trial.

Zelda wasn’t “crazy.”

The power of sweatpants.

A stunning video of a child growing up.

Give homes to the homeless.

Seth Rogen says what we’re all thinking.

Where the poor are most segregated.

Family converts a chicken coop labeled as “teardown” into cozy home.

I’ve gotta buy some spin pins!

And a request:

Hold your loved ones close today. Tell them they mean the world to you.

FIND DELIGHT IN THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU ❤

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April 16, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, just for fun, links, newsBeth Berger

Hello dolls! I don’t know about you but my throat and sinuses have spent the last week revolting against the pollen count and weather fluctuations. Argh! Not to mention, it SNOWED yesterday AND I was at work ’til after midnight. Double argh. Luckily, I have an exciting staycation planned starting on Friday with special guest star, Chet. I can’t wait!!! Posting may be a bit intermittent and slowed so bear with me. I shall catch you up on all the hikes, food, events and bourbon as quick as I can. And in the mean time, you can follow me on Twitter here and Instagram here, if you’d like. Happy Spring, Happy NFA, Happy Easter! ❤ Now on to the links…

Could you go one month without your phone?

Chia seeds are basically magic.

Lisa See, author of “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” has a new book coming out in June!

An oral history of Nickelodeon show, “All That.” (In case you weren’t feeling old already today, this show first aired 20 years ago!)

Real advice on marrying smart.

A father communicates with his autistic son through Disney. (Warning: Longform tear-jerker.)

Parents are nerds too!

Yep, this is a pretty great trailer. Can’t wait for this movie!

Inside a woman’s mind during a Target trip.

The President’s journey to same-sex “I do’s.”

I have a crush on this apartment.

An American folk artist paints a mountain.

P.S. New feature! I finally realized setting these links to open in a new tab would make this round-up thing a whole lot more fun and navigable. Duh! Hope it helps. : )

P.P.S. Have a lovely rest of your day and thanks for reading my little corner of the interwebs. It sure means a lot to me.

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April 9, 2014Wednesday Linksarticles, BBN, happy little trees, i spy a free ADS topic, i spy a free info topic, just for fun, links, made me laugh, news, round-up, simple recipeBeth Berger

Hello lovelies! What a crazy week. Lots happening at work, TWO national championship runs to keep up with and no back to back days off. The days are just flying by (even as they get longer)!

If you’re in need of a food recommendation for this upcoming weekend, I have a couple. Monday, my family grabbed lunch at Limestone Blue. Very yummy, very Kentucky. And, while watching the game at Lynagh’s that same night, I ordered an O’round burger because it made the cut in The Chevy Chaser’s Top 5 burgers in town list. Both great options if you’re lookin’ to treat yourself after a busy week!

But enough about noms, let’s check out some links! Enjoy the rest of your week. : )

If only I were a master baker.

An inventor changes the menstrual health of women in developing countries for the better.

Postcards that keep it real.

Now totally acceptable to dress like your Dad.

The BBN after the loss (and predictions on who will stay and who will go).

“Les Mousserables”

5 little known facts about Bob Ross.

A PowerPoint on how PowerPoint is ruining teaching.

A delicious, Jamie Oliver omelette.

An oral history of Ghostbusters.

Use your voice!

Drake lookin’ like…

This would never happen on Encarta.

When did we decide we all stink?

Fired for refusal to unfriend on Facebook.

What we should really cut in the circumcision debate? The hyperbole.

And huge congrats to my Tops on their 8th AFA National Title! STNJ! ❤

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April 2, 2014Wednesday LinksAmerican Forensics Association, articles, basketball, forensics, just for fun, links, news, round-up, speechBeth Berger

Spring has sprung and I couldn’t be happier!!! Has anyone else noticed a correlation between the rise in temperatures and a rise in social invitations? Everyone is coming out of hibernation, at long last. As for last weekend, I had a magnificent time in BG, KY at the WKU Alumni Work Weekend. I visited several vAry Bowling Greenian restaurants (I started to type them out but then got a little embarr-barr at how MANY places I was able to go in the span of basically 2 days lol), caught up with my WKY fam, and saw fantastic forensics performances. I know, as time continues to pass, that team and those people will always feel like home to me. Now, this weekend is filled to the brim with my favorite spectator sports–the American Forensics Association national tournament and the NCAA FINAL FOUR!!! I’ll be wearing blue with my 4’s held high in the hopes that both the Kentucky Wildcat Men’s Basketball Team and the Western Kentucky University Forensics Team bring championships back to the Commonwealth.

Now enjoy some links in this calm before the storm aka the wildest weekend imaginable for lovers of college basketball and college forensics:

If the movie “Her” occurred in 1995 (featuring Clippy!).

New racially biased hairstyle rules for women in the Army.

This new book about the Kitty Genovese murder is going straight onto my reading list.

…and this ballet book too!

The real dirt on archaeology.

A lesson in time management.

A beautiful story of a dedicated father (right here in Lexington, KY).

Ever wonder what Pamela Anderson is up to these days?

A new dating service.

Great long-form read: The Dead Zoo Gang.

25 facts about my favorite scary movie.