This picture seems so hopeful to me
► Lightroom Before & After Shots. Via Flickr: Happy Kids Kites
Paisley Giraffe!
Like something from a dream or a god or power animal from some ornate African mythology
Science + Storytelling = Story Collider
Great article in NY Times about Story Collider events and props to @bwecht for the Ninja Sex Party shout-out. See http://nyti.ms/zz8PfB
High Fructose Corn Syrup Causes Makes U Fat
Recent studies show very strong links between HFCS and obesity, as well as a host of other nasty ailments. Given that Americans eat 38lbs of this stuff per person every year (and the rate of consumption is increasing), we might want to think about how to avoid eating it. I try to not give it to my kids or eat it myself but it is virtually impossible to avoid it in our culture. Also, it points out the folly of shaming obese kids when all they are given to eat is loaded with HFCS. Thought @StritchfieldRD and @BookieBoo might be interested
Mountain Lion Track in Los Angeles
I found what I am pretty sure is a mountain lion track in the Santa Monica Mountains today. The track itself was huge: 5 or 6 inches wide. So cool to think they are so close to LA like that. Take a look and compare this track with dog tracks.
