Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Cost of Paying Attention

Posted on November 25, 2015 by MF

The Cost of Paying Attention A FEW years ago, in a supermarket, I swiped my bank card to pay for groceries. I watched the little screen, waiting for its prompts. During the intervals between swiping my card, confirming the amount … Continue reading →

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Science Has Discovered Why Your Parents Hate Your Music

Posted on November 24, 2015 by MF

Science Has Discovered Why Your Parents Hate Your Music Last month two neuroscientists named Oliver Bones and Christopher Plack, of Manchester University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, respectively, released a study that might explain why your parents don’t … Continue reading →

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No Win ;-)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by MF

Today morning I woke up my wife and asked her: “Honey would you like to join me for Yoga?” She: “Ohh. So you mean to say I am fat?” Me: “No. Yoga is good for health.” She: “Oh.. that means … Continue reading →

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Did You Know These Everyday Things Had Names?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by MF

Glabella – The space between your eyebrows is called a glabella. Petrichor – The way it smells after the rain is called petrichor. Aglet – The plastic or metallic coating at the end of your shoelaces is called an aglet. … Continue reading →

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Lexophile 😊

Posted on November 17, 2015 by MF

“Lexophile” is a term used to describe those who are clever with words, such as “you can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish” , or “to write with a broken pencil is pointless.” A competition to see who … Continue reading →

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How Friendships Change in Adulthood

Posted on November 10, 2015 by MF

How Friendships Change in Adulthood In the hierarchy of relationships, friendships are at the bottom. Romantic partners, parents, children—all these come first.

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The Importance of Face-to-Face Conversation

Posted on November 8, 2015 by MF

The Importance of Face-to-Face Conversation It is the evening of September 19, 1931. Three men stroll down Addison’s Walk, a picturesque footpath that runs along the River Cherwell on the grounds of Oxford’s Magdalen College. Two of the men — … Continue reading →

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The Tomb Of Jesus 👍🏽

Posted on November 5, 2015 by MF

Unrecorded conversation between Joseph of Arimathea & Pontius Pilate. Pilate: “Joseph, I don’t understand. You’re the richest man in the region; you have made this brand new tomb for you and your family; and, you’re going to give it to … Continue reading →

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That’s like a smart husband😎 #hindi

Posted on November 5, 2015 by MF

पति-पत्नि में झगड़ा हो रहा था। पत्नि: मैं पूरा घर संभालती हूँ.. किचन संभालती हूँ.. बच्चों को संभालती हूँ.. तुम क्या करते हो ? पति: मैं खुद को संभालता हूँ…. तुम्हारी नशीली आँखें देखकर.. बीवी: आप भी ना ….चलो बताओ … Continue reading →

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