Why I Do Such Things

As the sameness of my work and environment closed in on my mind and soul, feeding the now formidable flames of my cynicism and disaffection, I knew something had to be done. Something life-changing. The answer? This Book Will Change Your Life. Written by the intentionally obscure authors Ben and Henrik, this book is a 365 step guide to truly living. Each day I am assigned a task from this book- anything from trying a new fruit to bailing a stranger out of jail, or navigating an entire day without the sense of touch. I will hand deliver my emails for a day, pick up a hitch-hiker, get into a fight, and learn ballet. Hellen Keller says "Life is a daring adventure, or nothing." I plan to make it the former... (to read more, click here)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

In What, Two or Three Years?

Day 53

"Decide what skills to pass on in your family." 
Originally I thought I could pass on something cool, like infiltrating enemy lines (whatever that entails), or telepathy. Perhaps though I should honor tradition, and pass on something that has been in the family for at least two generations, such as burbling (tilting your head back, placing a frozen pea on your pursed lips, then blowing gently, creating the effect that the pea is hovering above your mouth), or making bad puns. I could always do something practical like the ability to type quickly, or speak English. That sounds rather dull though. I think I'd rather go with the burbling.
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  1. ptippinsMarch 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love it! However, burbling is best done with a canned pea as it is smoother and more aerodynamic.

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  2. Janie TippinsNovember 16, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Good tip! We Tippins are full of them!

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