Linkage

• Erik Spiekermann’s Typo Tips
  Should be in your toolbox.
• Commuter Files
  My boy, Z, and his take on, umm, life?
• The Visible Earth
  The best views aren’t always from down here. Try these from 200mi up.
• Top 30 Travel Books
  A solid list to start with… I’ll let you know when I get through them all.
• 42 ways to go trash-free
  From No Impact Man
• Gluten Free by Nature
  My sister Stephanie’s new website dedicated to gluten-free recipes.
• Flight Control (iTunes link)
  My favorite iPhone game
• Jude Healey Photography
  My wife’s gig
• The Tilley Hat
  I’ve got the Lighterweight LT6. My head thanks me.
• Turn down your A/C or heat
  Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer

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• Downloads

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  How often do you clean up your downloads folder?

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