Out with the bad. In with the good.
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Here at the Talking Simian offices (a.k.a. my cupboard under the stairs), I'm always on the lookout for great things that I can pass along to you. Since there are plenty of places to find negative reviews of things that suck, I offer up a plethora of positive reviews about old stuff and new stuff to help you get to the good things in life a little quicker. Basically, if it sucks, then I don't waste time reviewing it. In turn, you don't have to waste time reading about crappy things you'll never buy or go see. I hope you find these quick reviews helpful in your search for your new favorite things. If you've tried a new restaurant or listened to a cd that you loved, tell me about it. I want to know too! You can also see more reviews at my original Blogger page > talkingsimian.blogspot.com
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A Quick Look At Some Of My Favorite Wines
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This Week's Favorite Videos
I have a problem with depression more than I would like to admit. It can get bad, but I cope pretty well. One thing that can enhance or dispel the feelings is music. My music choices this time are a couple of songs that drag me out of feeling low. I can't explain why these songs in particular make me smile other than they're great songs. I was fortunate enough to see Twenty-One Pilots at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's a fairly small venue so the show was up close and personal. I wasn't sure that two guys with partially digital music would be able to entertain me, but it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Also, I've been a Blink-182 fan for a long time. I actually didn't know who they were but I was singing "I Miss You" one day and thought, "I like this song. I'm an idiot for not finding out who sings it." Turns out it was them, of course. Music has the power to lift you up and bring you down. It creates joy and speaks to you when you need someone to understand how you're feeling. I'm glad I have Blink and 21P.
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The Orangutans
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The video here is something that I'm involved with. There are so many things that encroach on our simian friend's habitats. An unneeded snack food product derived by deforestation shouldn't be one of them. I stand up for Orangutans because they are important to me and to the rest of the world. Think about cutting palm oil out of your diet. We don't need it at all to survive. If you feel like being a part of this, visit InYourPalm.org. You don't have to put any money in if you don't want to. Just sign up and add your name to the growing list of people that care enough to voice their opinion. See more on my 'Why This?' page.
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I was informed by my legal department (my wife) that I needed to let everyone know that I haven't been paid to review any of these things on this website. They are merely art, events, beverages, food, music, and books that I have found to be interesting enough to share with you. I wish someone would pay me loads of money to write for them but, as it stands, I am doing this for the sheer enjoyment of trying something new and writing about it.
