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June 18, 2010

System Failure

IMG_2125 Why haven't I posted to this blog lately? I think it's partly because I've exceeded my capacity for responsibility, resulting in system failure. For a graph of this phenomenon, along with insightful commentary and illustrations, check out  "This Is Why I'll Never Be an Adult" on the blog Hyperbole and a Half. I'm sure some of you ADD/ADHD "adults" will relate!

Thanks to Amy Gahran of www.contentious.com for passing this on.

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