You’re probably familiar with some psychology terms—from college courses or leisure reading you’ve picked up along the way; therefore, you’ll recall that children do this thing called “teleo-functional reasoning.” Never mind the term. You probably wouldn’t remember that. [At least I wouldn’t.] But you may remember what it means: the belief that something exists for […]
An Odd and Unnerving Personality Test
Kind of an eerie and accurate personality test. This is from Very Short List. Take it here. Don’t think too much. It’ll Freak. You. Out. [Post image: Spots by modish on stock.xchng]
Thought-Provoking Things
I’ve compiled a few amazing, thought-provoking things for you today. March 22nd was World Water Day, and Solidarités International and its agency BDDP Unlimited unveiled a surprising and beautiful little video using water and ink, to highlight the fact that 3.6 million people (including 1.5 million children under the age of five) die every year […]
Idea Bank
Today, just a few things I think are grand. Don’t know when I’ll use them, but use them I will. Brenna’s Paper Capiz Shell Chandelier on Design*Sponge. See the above picture? How exquisite is that? Liliana and I will have to make this at some point. Maybe for her bedroom. Maybe for the deck. What […]
Count Your Books
Jay Mathews quotes a 20-year study in his Washington Post blog that suggests that “children who have 500 or more books in the home get, on average, 3.2 years more schooling than children in bookless homes. Even just 20 books makes a difference. The availability of reading material has a strong impact on a child’s […]