Tumblr (3.0; @my-unsolicited-opinion)http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/19081401616http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/19081401616Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:31:06 -0500quotes,aristotleeduactionbrain powerimaginationlaura hallmanOK, a couple things here to begin.  This title is slightly misleading.  It is all things I ate...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/19021084727http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/19021084727Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:30:06 -0500laura hallmanfoodtylerboyfrienddining outpork bunsmomofukosoft serve ice creamice creamwhite orchidgolden pursesgreen curryfried clamsfried cauliflowerstahleysbar foodmanhattanbrooklynplease dont tellhotdogsdo or dinerabbit confitbiscuitsbloody marybeetsgoat cheeseedgefriday facts“When I was a boy I was told anybody could become President. Now I’m beginning to...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/18919872834http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/18919872834Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:30:06 -0500quotesclarence darrowpoliticsamericagovernmentlaura hallmanDear Pain-fest, Die.  Die slowly, the way you make my muscles feel. Oh golly good gracious.  Why is...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/18866046956http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/18866046956Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:32:05 -0500open lettersworkoutexercisebootcampyogacardiolaura hallmanhealth“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17450931548http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17450931548Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:05 -0500quotesemil ludwigloverelationshipskisspassionlaura hallmanThere&#8217;s this pair of sandals I want. I saw them&#8212;on clearance, mind you&#8212;when I was...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17338071692http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17338071692Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:45:05 -0500big questionsbudgetfashiongrowing uplaura hallmanshoeswhite girl problems“Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.” - Lily Tomlin.http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17055166109http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/17055166109Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:47:05 -0500quoteslily tomlinmovie starssuccesslaura hallman<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxc2f2op8f1qbpzrto1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Here’s something annoying. I don’t know how this was misplaced. And it’s so annoying that I want to tell you that it’s annoying more than once. It’s still worth posting anyway, I’ve decided. I was an operative for The Safety Pin Review a month ago, and next week my work is going to be displayed. I’m excited. I’m, well, annoyed that we haven’t been able to discuss this sooner. You should still check this out. There’s amazing stuff going on. I was operative in Issue 15; my work will be Issue 20.</em></p> <p>If you didn’t know about The Safety Pin Review, now is the time to find out. Basic idea? Write a story in 40 words or less. Submit it. If it’s accepted, the editor (Simon Jacobs) paints the story onto a black square of fabric. Then an operative—someone separate from the writer, who probably doesn’t know the writer or live close at all—walks around town with the story on their back for a week, taking pictures. It’s a double literary hit: you get it on the internet, and people in the street not even looking for it get it. Rad.</p> <p>This week, I am the operative. I’ve got quite a powerful little story on my back (woah, deep). I will be the writer side of the review sometime in February, so if you like it just wait for more.</p> <p>I encourage your participation in this in whatever way you can/want.</p> <p>Now: click this picture, friendos. (And P.S. HUGE thanks to my very patient boyfriend for following me around with a camera all week and being very patient about it because he’s very patient…except of course where he and some of his tattoos get caught in part of a pick during our dinner date.)</p>http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/16995213835http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/16995213835Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:05 -0500picturessafety pin reviewpublishingnewlaura hallmanWow. I need to get back on my game. It&#8217;s funny how a little thing like a car accident just...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/16940616551http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/16940616551Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:47:05 -0500laura hallmangoalsfebruarytwittersocial mediapublishingliterarypondering the pulitzerreadingtacos“Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor was...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/15473535036http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/15473535036Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:44:05 -0500quotesoscar wildewittyhumormancharacterlaura hallman“When hungry, eat your rice; when tired, close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/15259969717http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/15259969717Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:35:05 -0500quoteslin-chiwise sayingslife advicelaura hallman1) I wish you will go back to reading my Pondering the Pulitzer blog.  I wish you would tell your...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13751045610http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13751045610Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:20:06 -0500wishes for the weekholiday seasonpondering the pulitzerbooksmotivationdecemberbeautyhuman compassionlaura hallman“You can do anything, but not everything.” - David Allen.http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13698209953http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13698209953Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:42:05 -0500goals,success,quotesdavid allenlife advicemotivationlaura hallman1) I was in a car accident.  And while I only sustained minor injuries, it totally has thrown me off...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13650058952http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13650058952Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:43:06 -0500friday factscar accidentstwitterholidaysbakingnail polishbrandygirlpuppy therapypersonal lifepondering the pulitzer<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rmgf60CI_ks?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Here: let’s really get in the holiday mood.  (Note: children crack up at this. Mothers are a bit perturbed by it. Don’t watch if you have a seizure disorder—I’m not sure anything will happen, but better safe than sorry.)</p>http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13606973399http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13606973399Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:01:05 -0500videosholidayschristmasdecorationslightschristmas musiclaura hallmanSuddenly, it&#8217;s beginning to look a lot less like Thanksgiving. Then again, it wasn&#8217;t...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13562880078http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13562880078Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:31:05 -0500holidaysthanksgivingchristmasholiday decorationsbig questionslaura hallman“Normal is getting dressed in clothes you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13517255106http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13517255106Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:01:05 -0500quotesellen goodmanlifebig questionsjobsworkgrowing updepressing thoughtslaura hallmanDear Crazy Internet Day: I&#8217;m afeared. Honestly, I was a little nervous even to open an...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13472252492http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/13472252492Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:20:05 -0500open lettersholiday shoppingfearsblack fridaycyber mondaysaleslaura hallman1) I wish the Halloween photos posted on social media of you (and me) are either good looking or...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/12131784091http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/12131784091Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:15:05 -04003 wishes for the weekhalloweenholidaysphotoswintersocial problemssocial mediaheating costslaura hallman“If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year,...http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/12088093771http://my-unsolicited-opinion.tumblr.com/post/12088093771Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:15:05 -0400quoteshalloweendouglas couplandcostumescouragelaura hallman