Tales of Mere Existence by Lev Yilmaz
How you lose an entire day. . . procrastination
Daily Archive for October 13th, 2008
creepy photo by itsgreg
“I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife. In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.”
– Molly Ivins, controversial Texan columnist
My junior year of high school we read a series of essays in English class. One of those essays was written by Molly Ivins. More than a decade later, I still remember being throughly impressed with her half-joking suggestion that we swap guns for knives and the defense weapon of choice.
She made a point; people don’t accidentally kill people with knives.
I’ve blogged on several occasions about my fondness for Step Up Women’s Network. (Here Here and Here)
If you live in NYC, it’s time to benefit first hand from the networking, community service opportunities, and professional mentorship program offered through SUWN. . .
Join, renew, or upgrade your membership in NYC by October 31st and be entered in a 10th anniversary sweepstakes featuring a variety of prizes. Same deal if you (as a member) refer a friend who joins; make sure she puts your name in the referred by box, and you’re entered too.
They’re offering 7 randomly prizes and will randomly select winners for each.
- The Grand Prize: 2 round trip Southwest Airlines tickets to anywhere in the U.S. ($800 value). **The Grand Prize will be awarded to the Member with the most friend referrals!
- 2-night stay at Gansevoort South in Miami. Double room with oceanview. ($1,050 value)
- Saltaire black lightweight nylon taffeta pea coat – size small ($348 value)
- Kerastase Express Treatment plus Color and Cut at Chris Chase Salon, the exclusive stylists of Prada and Calvin Klein models ($400 value)
- Harlem Vintage private wine tasting with light catering for 15 people ($450 value)
- Gucci Sunglasses in chocolate brown ($300 value)
- A limited edition “You Are My Inspiration” Necklace, with gold pendant and chain ($50 value)
Note: 90% of dues are tax deductible!
Sweepstakes Rules: Each woman is only eligible to win one prize. Contest runs between July 28, 2008 – October 31, 2008. Winners will be notified on November 14, 2008. No purchase necessary to win. Women will be automatically entered to win after each online transaction. Others may mail a business card with the word “sweepstakes” on the back to the Step Up national headquarters.
A Los Angeles sweepstakes run through October 15th!
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