Friday Linkage: Advice on fruity drinks and manatees

I've discovered something that has truly changed my life forever, and I think it will change yours too.

Go ahead, Meowbify this site. Hell, just Meowbify all the things. You're welcome.

Global Warming's Terrifying New Math — It boggles my mind that we're still even debating this. {Rolling Stone}

Scientific Style: 10 Smart Etsy Finds — I'm torn between the chemistry print and the salt and pepper rayguns. But seriously, buy me presents? {Apartment Therapy}

This guy does amazing paintings of superheros as manatees — You heard me. {Joel Micah Harris}

The Miss Zee Coloring Book Project — Remember when I mentioned Miss Zee? Well she's reached her goal! {Kickstarter}

Step 232: Be Thoughtful and Polite to People with Disabilities — Oh Adulting, how I love thee. {Adulting}

A Decade of Advice — And all so tragically true. {Hobo Siren}

How to be Confident Without Seeming Like an A-hole — Things to work on! {Yes and Yes}

John is an Admirable Name — Oscar Wilde writes nasty letters to drama critics. {Letters of Note}

DIY Drinks from Your Favorite Preserving Bloggers — Guys, it's a blog carnival about infusing booze with fruit. I am all over this. {Food in Jars}

GEEK PORN:

The Hobbit Production Diary. I cannot even tell you how excited I am for this movie. 

Hint: REALLY EXCITED.

Sir Patrick Stewart carries the olympic torch through Croydon, South London. By the way, the man is 72. I choked up watching him choke up. Blub.

This is THE best video featuring the Olympics, animals and cigarettes that you will see all day. Promise!

Enjoy the weekend!