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HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:

Read -- [ randomhouse.com ] ... do it, read it, love it

Watch -- [ Magpictures.com ] ... probably one of the best movies I've seen all year

Listen -- [ YouTube ] ... scary obsessed

Do -- [ Wallstreetjournal ] ... maybe THIS is the key

Austin Event -- [ texascraftbrewersfest.com ] ... the weather couldn't be better

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• I have fond memories of watching 60 Minutes as a child with my parents. Maybe that's odd... I don't know. One segment I could always rely on enjoying was Andy Rooney's closing. Salty and big-browed, I was transfixed not so much by his image, but his insightful reflections on the everyday. He seemed simultaneously bothered by and beholden to the world around him. He's someone I wanted to know, but would be too afraid to talk to. I think his passing is a very unfortunate for us all. 
• Another childhood love was Woody Allen. I'm creating a detailed map of my upbringing aren't I. Aside from his tabloid dramas and possible strange personal life his movies and books are some of my favorite things. I'm really looking forward to the PBS documentary about him.
• Glee clubs... not so much. Glee clubs singing punk covers...  yes, please. A standout track is Dead Kennedys' "California". 
• 52x52 is a wonderful project developed by artist Jessica Hische. The object is recruit folks to commit to donating $52 every week for 52 weeks to charity (a suggested charity, or one of your choice). The really great part is that you can also choose your own dollar amount if $52 is a bit too steep (which it probably is for quite a few/most people). Giving to others really couldn't be much easier. 
• If E.A.S.T. Austin Studio Tour is something up your alley then you've probably already heard about it. So consider this a reminder, not a revelation. 

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:

Read -- [ CBSnews.com ]

Watch -- [ PBS.org ]

Listen -- [ Blueribbongleeclub.org ]

Do -- [ 52x52.org ]

Austin Event -- [ eastaustinstudiotour.com ]

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HELFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:

Read -- [ Random House ]

Watch -- [ Attack the Block Official Site ]

Listen -- [ NPR ]

Do -- [ Epicurious ]

Austin Event -- [ Harry Ransom Center ]

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HELFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:

Read -- [ A.V. Club ]

Watch -- [ Portable T.V. ]

Listen -- [ Pitchfork ]

Do -- [ onlinepumpkincarving.com ]

Austin Event -- [ Austin Beer Week ]

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HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Simon & Schuster ]
Watch -- [ Vimeo ]
Listen -- [ Gil Scott Theron ]
Do -- [ Yizzle ]
Austin Event -- [ Paramount Theatre ]

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HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Day Trip Society ]
Watch -- [ Cooking with Dog ]
Listen -- [ YouTube ]
Do -- [ Mr. Doob ]
Austin Event -- [ Mellow Mushroom Facebook ]

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HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Alton Brown ]
Watch -- [ Flower Films ]
Listen -- [ YouTube ]
Do -- [ One Meal a Day ]
Austin Event -- [ Capital Area Food Bank ]

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Hey, it's been a while. Figured I'd give this idea another go but try it out on Mondays.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Hyperactivity Typography preview ]
Watch -- [ The Horse Boy ]
Listen -- [ Aquarium Drunkard ]
Do -- [ Photojojo ]
Austin Event -- [ Party Ends ]

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Welcome to this week's mixed bag of fun and doing! Check out the zesty and clever typographic flairs added to the plate over at River Restaurant; when Where the Wild Things Are and A Serious Man are sold out seek out the acclaimed documentary Afghan Star; consider YACHT's mission statement but don't forget to tap your toe in the process; #657 out of 1,000 gives you a chance to revisit the unpopulated McDonaldland (is Grimace homeless now?); and hope that Broken Lizard is as funny in person as they were in Super Troopers.


HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ River Restaurant and/or this ]
Watch -- [ Afghanstardocumentary.com ]
Listen -- [ The Hype Machine ]
Do -- [ 1000 Awesome Things ]
Austin Event -- [ Paramount Theatre Box Office ]

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Hey look who's back... it's the Weekly Precription! I'm just sure everyone has been clamoring for a dose of to-do. Or not. At any rate, in an effort to maintain some sort of consistency (aside from also trying to post on a more regular basis) I'm bringing Dr. Recovery out of unofficial retirement.

This week I feel like it's a good time to embrace youth, whether it is going back to before you were born (I can't believe The Wizard of Oz is 70 years old), watching a story from the past continue, hearing something that makes you feel young, revisiting a dying format, or pretending to be somewhere else.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ NPR ]
Watch -- [ Amazon ]
Listen -- [ YouTube ]
Do -- [ We Love You So ]
Austin Event -- [ Do512 ]

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving a lovely message from someone. And when I say lovely, I mean angry. And when I say someone, I mean a person that did not like me using their artwork on my site. Now I don't claim to be above scrutiny here, and although I did give name credit and link to the original site I did not ask for permission and I certainly should have. I realize there are certain codes that one has to adhere to in this technological bloggy world, some more fiercely than others depending on the person/artist in question. So that said I offer my sincerest apologies again for overlooking and breezing past this person's preferences... I assure you it was without malice.

With this back story sufficiently laid out, and without trying to sound hokey, it seemed like a good time to prescribe some general means for being nicer. A good point can be lost when it's covered in shit, and while nice guys might finish last, they certainly will also live longer.

This week try to understand why people use the golden rule, follow Patrick Swayze's Road House philosophy, Relax, attract better health with honey, and then look on the bright side of life. And after this meditative journey, if anyone still wants to verbally kick my ass, knock yourself out... I'll be living in stress free bliss with the company of dachshunds, watching the occasional episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Amazon ]
Watch -- [ Daily Motion ]
Listen -- [ MP3 Link ]
Do -- [ Organic Facts ]
Austin Event -- [ Paramount Theatre ]

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Sometimes ideas and thoughts have an accidental way of aligning. Such is the case with this week's prescription. An old friend that Facebook found for me (an actual friend suggestion that was logical) turns out is coming out with a book soon, penned by her and her siblings. After looking at the site I simply can't wait and in an effort to help them achieve their dream of becoming a bestseller I want to do my part and urge folks to buy an advance copy. Trust me, you don't need to know her for this book to be a good read.

I also just heard the horrible news about John Hughes passing, which I could not ignore, and that along with the Public School (a bunch of local talents that are part of a collective) art show, a theme ended up making itself (and if that is a grammatically correct sentence I will be very surprised).

So channel your inner child, get a little angsty, soothe it with some Pepto ice cream, and go back to school for a bit. There are no trips to the Principal or homework required.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ The Kids Are All Right Book ]
Watch -- [ IMDB ]
Listen -- [ MP3 Link ]
Do -- [ BuzzFeed ]
Austin Event -- [ Public School ]

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This week I encourage you indulge a bit. Say hello to the genius that is a mini pie on a stick and listen to some tunes handpicked by Beck. And if you are in Austin let me please personally serve you a beer at the 512 Anniversary party. I will be slinging their brand new brew "One" from 2-5.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Amazon ]
Watch -- [ Vimeo ]
Listen -- [ Beck.com ]
Do -- [ Laughing Squid ]
Austin Event -- [ 512 Brewing ]

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There is no theme this week, unless you consider doing great things a theme. So learn how to swallow a sword, laugh like it's 1992, get funky, relax with a home brew, and if you're in Austin check out some illustrated art. Whew, you're probably so exhausted now. Go have another beer... you deserve it.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Alibris ]
Watch -- [ The State ]
Listen -- [ Phenomenal Handclap Band ]
Do -- [ Instructables ]
Austin Event -- [ Birdhouse Gallery ]

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Hard to believe that summer is halfway over. I would say it's all downhill from here, but the newness (and therefore joy) of swimming days and sultry nights is over and the death heat (or in the case of Texas, the SUPER death heat) is now upon us which makes the next month and a half seem extra long. It's time for some activities to distract from the dark side of the season. Jon Stewart is a great way to kick things off with his book Naked Pictures of Famous People. Then get goofy with a silly movie, dance, have some free sugar, and take in some art.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Naked Pictures of Famous People ]
Watch -- [ Wet Hot American Summer ]
Listen -- [ Animal Collective - Last.FM ]
Do -- [ Baskin Robbins - Do Something ]
Austin Event -- [ Diverse Arts Gallery ]

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This week you can do some semi-do gooder things... smalls ways to try to give a damn, do a damn, hear something new, learn something new, and throw in an almost eco-friendly project. Be smarter and better-ish.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Good Magazine ]
Watch -- [ The Lazy Environmentalist ]
Listen -- [ KEXP -- PORTLAND ]
Do -- [ Design Public ]
Austin Event -- [ Rare Austin ]

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Let me preface this by saying I had intended to start a weekly feature prescribing a few things to do with your week... a helpful recovery nudge if you will. I'm still going to do it, but in light of Michael Jackson's death I figured I'd change up my list and offer an all-MJ offering. Once I got started I was surprised to find how hard it is to narrow down, but hopefully this will do.


I'll say it again for good measure -- Michael Jackson was mysterious to put it most vaguely, but dang if the guy wasn't full of talent and churned out a bunch of genius in his prime.

HELPFUL WAYS TO GET THERE:
Read -- [ Amazon.com ]
Watch -- [ YouTube Midnight Special ]
Listen -- [ Off the Wall MP3 FREE DOWNLOAD ]
Do -- [ Dance Moves & YouTube Pepsi commercial ]
Austin Event -- [ Alamo Drafthouse ]

BONUS: Just because I STILL adore this song. It's fun, ridiculous, and gets me out of a funk (and it's very golden and satiny and that is never bad).