What sorts of things should a person take on faith versus having to make sense of it for themselves? [more inside]
posted by nidora on Sep 10, 2012 - 19 answers

I cannot figure out how to transfer articles I've saved at Instapaper to my new Kindle 3. From what I read it ought to be possible, but after two days I can't set it up. If I understand correctly, Instapaper will email to my kindle email address the articles I select to be sent, and the Kindle is somehow supposed to receive them via my Wi-Fi. Need I admit I'm a bit clueless? I need very specific step-by-step directions and or suggestions for finding / hiring somebody to set this up for me. I bought the Kindle mainly to be able to do this. I work on Mac Book Pro.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Nov 6, 2010 - 10 answers

How did you give up certain foods for the rest of your goddamn life? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Mar 4, 2009 - 33 answers

I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 39 answers