On a Lark » Stuff I like http://onalarkdesign.com Sewing, cooking, and generally enjoying life Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:08:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Stuff I like (and you might like too!)- The Winter Olympics http://onalarkdesign.com/2010/02/12/stuff-and-too-winter-olympics-2/ http://onalarkdesign.com/2010/02/12/stuff-and-too-winter-olympics-2/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:27:15 +0000 Emily http://onalarkdesign.com/?p=239 Even though the Vancouver Olympics chose these creepsters as their mascots, I am VERY excited for the winter olympics. I was hoping we’d have enough snow to set up a course in our yard, but apparently it’s backwards week so it’s spring in Maine and Snowmaggedon in the South. Anyhow, it’s [...]]]> Even though the Vancouver Olympics chose these creepsters as their mascots, I am VERY excited for the winter olympics. I was hoping we’d have enough snow to set up a course in our yard, but apparently it’s backwards week so it’s spring in Maine and Snowmaggedon in the South. Anyhow, it’s probably for the best that I’m not testing out my skeleton, snowboard cross, and biathalon skills over half an hour from a hospital.
Since I’m a loyal Mainer, you should all check out this article to see a full list of Olympians with Maine ties. We couldn’t just list the Mainers, because it wouldn’t have filled up a whole article. Maine takes what it can get. If you don’t want to read the whole thing, here’s my abridged list of who you should watch out for:

1. SETH WESCOTT A true Mainer and the first ever winner of the snowboard cross gold medal.

2. Haley Johnson, Lanny Barnes, and Laura Spector- Ok, they aren’t from here, but they did train here, and more importantly, they are LADY BIATHLETES! If the capitals make it seem like I’m shouting, it’s because I am.

3. Lowell Bailey, Tim Burke, and Jeremy Teela- MAN BIATHLETES! Or is it manletes?

So I hope you’re all going to watch it. At the very least, the opening ceremonies are a great time to ridicule each country’s outfits. They really never are good, but I keep thinking “maybe this year.” Let me just throw a plug out there for curling. It’s more entertaining than you’d think and it’s usually on in the early morning when your other options are shows about four year olds in beauty pageants. So what are you going to watch this Olympics?

]]> http://onalarkdesign.com/2010/02/12/stuff-and-too-winter-olympics-2/feed/ 2 Stuff I like (and you might like too) http://onalarkdesign.com/2010/02/02/stuff-and-too/ http://onalarkdesign.com/2010/02/02/stuff-and-too/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:52:39 +0000 Emily http://onalarkdesign.com/?p=152 So I do occasionally do other things besides sew. These things usually involve studying, playing with the dogs, outdoorsiness (now an official word), and watching bad TV next to the fire. But one of the things I like best, and anyone who has ever been forced to ride with me in a car should know this, [...]]]> So I do occasionally do other things besides sew. These things usually involve studying, playing with the dogs, outdoorsiness (now an official word), and watching bad TV next to the fire. But one of the things I like best, and anyone who has ever been forced to ride with me in a car should know this, is listening to podcasts. So here are a few I like (and you should definitely check them out):
1. Stuff you Should Know: The two hosts are pretty hilarious, and seriously, who doesn’t need to know how witness protection works? My personal favorite is “how hangovers work.” I wouldn’t suggest listening to it when you have an actual hangover however, you will regret it.
2. Stuff you Missed in History Class: Same set of podcasts, equally awesome.
3. Stuff your Mom Never Told You: Maybe not for those of the male persuasion, but it’s definitely gotten me through some long car rides.
4. Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me: Perfect length from one drive from school to home.
5. The Wall Street Journal This Morning: Pretty painless way to get your daily news.
I also listen to a few industry podcasts about logistics and supply chain management because I’d like to have something to say should I ever be offered an interview, but I’m feeling bored just typing about them. Although:
6. The Sustainable Supply Chain Management podcast is actually pretty interesting.

Anyone else have any other great podcasts I should be listening to?

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