I saw this article about (not) loving every moment of parenthood everywhere at once, and for good reason. Because it is true and awesome.
Finally, some good news re: kids and balconies in the UAE. Bravo to the policeman. Boo to the parents.
I've actually never seen the Rocky movies but this song (for the hypothetical (?) musical) cracks me up.
One of my students showed me this video that features interviews with Gazans talking about the new year and I really enjoyed it! I thought you might, too.
My favorite painting-as-a-photograph was #9. [HT Kathy]
Newest rediscovered nerdy pastime: playing with the MLA nationwide language distribution maps. You're welcome.
Introducing the newest, best beauty product. [HT Missy]
This Socially Awkward Penguin meme has changed my life, and I only saw it for the first time this morning. It's as groundbreaking for me as that The Atlantic article about introverts was. There are so many behaviors mentioned on this meme that I never imagined anyone else besides me ever experienced. Now I know that I am not alone. Wow. Just WOW. (Warning for some language.) [HT Scotty]