Tuesday, June 30, 2009

gmail knows best

I'm writing a chapter that is due in 24 hours, so I've been glued to my black box for an unhealthy period of time. My favorite distraction is, of course, gmail. Since I barely get any email (hint, hint), I've started to pay undue attention to the sponsored and suggested links at the top of my inbox. It's a little scary to think of complex algorithms parsing my email for words and phrases that reveal my consumption and other habits.

A review of the most recent links:

"Neuro-Leadership - http://www.raoleadership.com/ - Exceptional leaders tap into their amygdala and frontal lobe" Why me? The text is mysterious enough to make you want to click. Apparently, I can learn how to exercise the underdeveloped parts of my brain to become a better 'feeler' and herd leader.

"What's Wrong With a Messy Desk?" (a non-ad link to an article on about.com) would be more on target if I were working at a desk.

And, finally, a winner - "Journeys: Chicago's New Wave of Microbrews" - an article I read two days ago, since the New York Times is my #2 form of procrastination.

In sum, please come visit me so we can visit the hip breweries! I will introduce you to city and suburban delights. At the very least, email me with news or cute photos of your pet. Or your sister's pet. You get the idea.

5 comments:

Brad said...

Check out Two Brothers over in Warrenville. While I don't still live in the area, they've actually gotten quite a few accolades outside the Chi-town area. I've been there once and had their beers 3-4 times, and they're quite good.

I know Mark Hutchison and Tony Kresl both head that way on a regular basis, and would probably enjoy hearing from you if you're in town...

(Let me know if you need Mark's contact info -- I have his and he'd definitely have Tony's).

anthromuse said...

Hi Brad,

Thanks for the tip! Mark is my FB friend... I'll send him a note to suggest a Two Bros rendezvous.

Cheers, Cindy

Ashley said...

Thanks for posting! I've been craving new blog topics for some weeks :) Will email momentarily. We miss you!

anthromuse said...

Hi Ash,

I miss you and California too! But I have been getting more writing done. The end is in sight!

Cheers, Cindy

William said...

i would email you, cindy, but, alas, i don't have your email address. Burks wspencer@gmail