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Take control of the economy; darn your socks

Loosely Speaking

And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. If you wear nice wool or alpaca socks, for example, you’ll want to make them last. You might earn yourself a few more pairs by taking care of those you already own!)

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2012: My Year in Review

Productivityist

I will buy more clothing that does not have the prefix “T” in it. This includes care products, subscriptions, alcohol, food and clothing. I will buy gifts for others well in advance of the time they are needed. The book took precedence, and it won out. No script this year. I will take my wife on a trip. But our time will come.

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Creative Mind Cleaning | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Possibly behind that couch in the corner, the one buried under boxes and old clothes. Now, my theory is that King didn’t get to write pretty darn good stuff every single time he sat down at the table just because he was genetically gifted with brilliance. That story you thought of in 1999 is still in there, somewhere.

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Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme. Miracle Max: Go through his clothes and look for loose change. Fezzik: Fuss, fuss… I think he like to scream at *us*. Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no *harm*. Fezzik: He’s really very short on *charm*. Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time. Vizzini: Enough of that.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Going back to school was the best gift I could give myself. My true artistic nature was cultivated in a relaxed non-formal atmosphere and i was most comfortable in jeans, tee shirts, and other ultra casual clothing. However, I took many courses and classes in small business management and they helped shape what I am today.

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

Men With Pens

Raw Food Gift Buying Guide for the Holidays Reply Rose December 2, 2009 at 12:55 pm *stifled fan-girl squeal* I hadn’t heard of Kevin Parent before James introduced me to his music, but his heartfelt lyrics and smooth sound work like an aspirin and a bubble bath after long, hard days, and he’s quickly become one of my favorites.

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