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lulufrost:

We asked you all for music selections for NY Fashion Week and here’s our round-up from L. to R. (click here for the entire playlist): 

1) Ritual Union - Little Dragon

2) I Love It feat. Charli XCX - Icona Pop

3) Ho Hey - The Lumineers

4) If You’re Never Gonna Move - Jessie Ware

5) Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

6) The Glamorous Life - Sheila E. 

7) Tighten Up - The Black Keys

8) You’ve Got the Love - Florence + Machine

9) Cryin’ Wolf feat Kendrick Lamar - ZZ Ward

Thanks! Xx, Lulu 

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tylerknott:

Typewriter Series #299 by Tyler Knott Gregson

cranquis:

A terrific piece of commentary/creative writing/self-expression, by the ever-hilarious Dr. Grumpy (no relation). Click through for the whole article.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Recently there was a news story about Dr. Russell Dohner, of Illinois. He charges all patients a flat fee of $5/visit. He doesn’t take insurance.

This led to several online threads featuring comments such as “Finally! A doctor who cares!”

Apparently, this means that doctors like me, who charge more than practically nothing, are evil and don’t care.

I respect Dr. Dohner, and am not putting him down. I think highly of what he does. I actually like what I do, and if I were independently wealthy and could see patients for free, I probably would.

It isn’t until almost the end that the article notes Dr. Dohner is supported by his family’s farming business, and NOT his medical practice. By that time most readers have moved on to the football scores and “Dancing with the Stars” results, and therefore are left with the impression that any doctor can do this for $5 a head.

Bullshit.

I do care.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t have my own responsibilities: like office rent. And paying Annie & Mary. And a mortgage. A wife. 3 kids. If I can’t support those things, then I’m not going to be able to keep my office open to care for people.

Regardless of what people may think, just because I charge for my services doesn’t mean I don’t care.

I care enough to call in your seizure medication to a pharmacy at 2:00 a.m. because you’re out of pills, even though you knew you needed a refill for at least a week.

I care enough to…

#this

#shoes

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Albert Einstein, everyone has a skill, something that they’re just meant to do. it’s just a matter of finding it

Words of wisdom….

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evachen212:

I am dangerously obsessed with the idea of owning a navy bag for fall and have literally been pondering all my favorite bags in navy: Coach Duffle, Hermes Birkin, and… of course… the Proenza PS11. should I splurge? sigh

#bags…..

positivelypersistentteach:

I have known Sal Pulito since I was in the third grade.  His sister, Aurora, has been best friends with my sister since they were in Kindergarten.  Sal was born with Pulmonary Atresia, which means that there is a lack of blood flow to his lungs.  It has become a life and death situation for him.  Sal is one of the most kind-hearted people I have ever met.  He is probably the only one that understand the difficulty of dealing with the antics of “Salt and Pepper” as our sisters called themselves.  

His insurance covers a very small percentage of the medical costs, and the deductable that he has to reach first is huge.  Obviously, this explains my passion for the recent Health Care legislation, as I know it has been for many people on tumblr.   But this story is so personal to me, I wish I could paint you a better picture of the Pulito family, but I will do my best below.

Sal’s parents are first generation immigrants from Italy.  They speak Italian and English.  Sal’s dad loves Elvis, and admittedly, looked a little bit like him when we were all younger.   Sal is a phenomenal key board player, and has been in a band that performs at local restaurants and parties.  In recent years, due to his medical condition Sal has had to move back home with his parents.  Sal is a year older than me, and I can only imagine the freedom in addition to the good health Sal is hoping to have with this surgery.   Sal’s older sister Jackie has a spirited daughter who is 12, and Sal is such a good uncle to her.  Nina is the oldest, and for all you Chi-town people I know, she lives in Chicago with her husband and is book sniffer like many of us.   Aurora has a little boy who Sal entertains with his music, and Vinny is adorable when he dances along.   I have to say Sal’s mother is probably my favorite in the family.  Her Italian Flag cookies and homemade spaghetti sauce have been a favorite in our household.  Mrs. Pulito is one of the warmest people you could ever meet, and seems to take you into the family as soon as she meets you.  She wants the best for everyone, and is always there with a hug and a kiss.  

I can only imagine the financial hardship Sal’s condition has added up to over the years.  But, what is stuck in the back of my throat is imagining this family without Sal.   It is my every hope and prayer that all goes well for them.  It would mean a lot to me if you could make a donation, even $1 donations help.  I know money is tight for many, so reblogs are very much appreciated as well.  

Please click the link above to visit his donation page. The Donate Now button is at the top of the screen.

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putthison:

Smarter Sales Shopping

Everyone loves a good deal, but sometimes I wonder if men might not be better off if they weren’t allowed to shop in sale sections. On the one hand, men who are otherwise very careful with their money can lose all restraint at the sight of a good bargain. On the other hand, a good wardrobe is very expensive, and saving thirty to seventy percent on that expense is nothing to scoff at.

There are better and worse ways to approach sales, however, and the difference between them is a wardrobe that’s strong and versatile and another that’s incoherent and filled with nothing you actually want to wear. To get the first, I’d suggest the following

• Go through this thought process when considering whether you actually want to make a purchase. Remember to prioritize fit over style, style over construction, and brand names least of all. Doing so will help minimize the chance you’ll wind up with buyer’s regret.
• Keep an updated “wish list” of the things you want. Consider what’s actually needed and how to maximize versatility. You want to build a wardrobe, not just a collection of clothing. Use this list to direct your shopping and try not to deviate. 
• Ignore original prices. A dramatic reduction can make you think the sale price, which may still be quite high, is a better deal that it is. Don’t concern yourself with whether the item was originally $1,000; ask yourself whether you want to pay what it costs now.
• If you’re shopping in a brick and mortar environment, be aware that the sales staff is probably trying to pressure you into making a purchase. There might only be one item of its kind left in the store, but you’re still allowed to think it over. Give it a few days, if you can, or at least step outside for a moment’s thinking. If you’re shopping online, call customer service and ask how many are left in inventory. If there are quite a few, give yourself a day or two. You might be surprised to find that a few days later, you’re much less interested in the item.
• Try to figure out what you want before the sale. Most sales, such as those at Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren, happen at the same time every year. Drop by their store the week before and figure out what you want. That way you can give yourself some time and not be pressured into an impulsive purchase. Note that many sales associates are often happy to hold things for you until the sale starts (up to a week anyway), so visiting early pays off in other ways as well. 
• Once bought, never cut the tags off until you’re ready to wear the item out. You may find that two weeks later, when the high of bargain shopping has worn off, the once perfect shirt or sweater has lost its luster, and you want to return the item. Give yourself that option.
• Finally, remember that you’re shopping for clothes, not bargains. Some things never go on sale, and if you’re considering such an item, and it can be more fruitful to pay full retail for something you truly need than shop in the bargain bins for things that happened to have made it to sale. At the same time, don’t get too caught up on any one particular item. If you’re clothing enthusiast, you’ll be buying clothes for years to come. In that time, you’ll see hundreds of handsome items and an equal number of good deals. Buy the right things at the right prices. If you don’t get something this time, there will be many other deals in the future. 

Good advice

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