Grab bag of links

1. Investing in education -- should schools (or us, as individuals) chose education that has short-term benefits (like a computer certificate) or long-term ones (like a liberal arts degree)? Some interesting, though short, discussion at this link. (@ Productivity 501)

2. Build your own muppets! -- courtesy of F.A.O. Schwarz, you can build your very own, customized muppet! They'll even build it and ship it to you, if you have a spare $90.

3. Muppets invade the TODAY show (videos) -- click on the "launch" button to see all sorts of videos from the day the muppets took over network TV.

4. A do-it-yourself Christmas: 34 great gifts you can make yourself -- for the more creative, hands-on of my friends who celebrate holiday gift-giving. (@ Get rich slowly)

5. Keeping in touch: how to create your circle journey -- interesting idea about how to keep in touch with friends and family: a circulating, multi-person album. (@ Carrie and Danielle)

6. Montreal English grows ever more distinct -- for my Montreal readers, do you know how your English differs from the rest of North America? Check it out here, at this article from The Gazette.

7. Tidying up art (TED talk video by Ursus Wehrli) -- have you ever noticed that modern art is really messy? Ursus Wehrli tidies it up. Really funny TED talk.

A few days' update

Yesterday I had a lovely time at Jing's "housecooling" party. I observed the disassembling of the "great CD wall of '08," participated in "Tea and Arguments Night 2," and consumed multiple tasty marocs. My only disappointment is that something (no idea what) was setting off my allergies and I needed to leave at the relatively early hour of 10:30.

Today I had tea with my dad, which featured deep conversation and a triple serving of food for thought. (Though, sadly, not much was actually resolved.) I also learned everything I need to know about project management in 5 minutes and one paper napkin drawing.

Tonight is Warren's tactile party, which means I get to wear silk pants and a velvet shirt. And play with Kaia. And, most likely, get massages. This makes me happy.

Onwards to that, then.