http://www.bradbonham.com Designer. Writer. Friend Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:17:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I came across this amusing list of homeless characters who managed to gain notoriety for various deeds. Cracked: 5 Homeless Guys Who Accomplished Amazing Things Excerpt: Formerly a businessman who lost every penny he had and apparently went over the edge as a result, Norton proclaimed himself "His Imperial Majesty Emperor Norton ... http://www.bradbonham.com/homeless-but-purposeful/ 2009 is poised to be a challenging year for humanity. You are probably aware of this. However, that doesn't mean we can't attack the challenges ahead with purpose. This is an inspirational video from Tim Ferris who, at the age of 31, has mastered several languages and skills as well ... http://www.bradbonham.com/tackling-2009-with-purpose/ I came across one of the most inspired presentations I've seen in a long time (courtesy of Presentation Zen). During a challenging time it's sometimes good to step back and watch an artist and teacher (Benjamin Zander) in peak form instruct us on how to tap into forgotten potentials. This ... http://www.bradbonham.com/inspiration-amidst-failure/ I have never heard of David Morgan, but he weaves a heck of a good yarn regarding a possible currency collapse. Please note his storytelling abilities and use of empathy to communicate a potentially dire situation in a positive and even comedic light. And his advice to have some gold ... http://www.bradbonham.com/how-to-tell-a-scary-story/ I've always had a fondness in my heart for these strange looking creatures, and here their heads tilt endearingly: http://www.bradbonham.com/rock-the-pug-head-tilt/ I enjoyed Fred Thompson on Law and Order and feared him when he was on the campaign trail: "Hey, y'all, I'm Ronald Reagan, but meaner and more stoic!". Now he's back with a brilliant, droll commentary on the economy: This is the sort've common sense Ross Perot brought to the state ... http://www.bradbonham.com/fred-thompson-on-the-economy-jon-stewart-on-media-bias/ We all know times are tough. Weird Al Yankovic assures us, though, that even in the worst of times, there's room for love: http://www.bradbonham.com/you-can-have-whatever-you-like/ Understanding the Wall-Street and global economic meltdown is within the thinking capacity of almost every human being, but it helps to have a great teacher. Paddy Hirsch, senior editor of Marketplace, does the best job of explaining the arcane financial instruments wreaking havoc in the global markets. There are more ... http://www.bradbonham.com/what-happened-to-the-economy/ Not sure what to make of this, but the talking heads seem to be going insane on-air these days. http://www.bradbonham.com/bizarre-exchange/ If you're feeling pessimistic or anxious, here is a lovely post on Lawns to Gardens. It's one of the few blogs I recommend these days. Wouldn't life be boring if there were never any challenges? http://www.bradbonham.com/chill-and-be-cool/