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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 7, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
David Himmel
Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 7, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
David Himmel

Never give up. Don’t stop, just start. That’s the trick. The hardest part is starting. Genius only comes to a running mind.

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Dec 12, 2025
David Himmel

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The Pristine City Clerk Worker [Revisited]
David Himmel David Himmel 5/2/24 David Himmel David Himmel 5/2/24

The Pristine City Clerk Worker [Revisited]

No one likes having to go to the Office of the Chicago City Clerk. Not even those who get paid for being there. The desk workers on the first floor in the City Clerk’s office are of the same ilk as DMV workers.

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[Reminder] My Ascent to Greatness Will Not Be Compromised by the Likes of You
David Himmel, Poetry David Himmel 4/27/24 David Himmel, Poetry David Himmel 4/27/24

[Reminder] My Ascent to Greatness Will Not Be Compromised by the Likes of You

When I was twenty, I went to work for a captain of industry. A titan really.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of March 17, 2024
Post-It Wall Notes, David Himmel David Himmel 3/22/24 Post-It Wall Notes, David Himmel David Himmel 3/22/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of March 17, 2024

The thing about sucking the life out of someone is that it is often the result of your life being sucked from you. Just an ouroboros of suck. And that’s the saddest version of a fair and balanced relationship.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of March 3, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 3/8/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 3/8/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of March 3, 2024

I want my lunch like I want my women: Tasty, not too hefty, and won't give me diarrhea.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 25, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 3/1/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 3/1/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 25, 2024

Friendship is life’s emotional personal flotation device. It will save you from the foul weather, the unexpected rough seas, and yourself.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 18, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/23/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/23/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 18, 2024

There are three accomplishments every one of us needs to ensure a complete and great day:
1. Physical– Lift, run, swim, move
2. Mental– Write, sing, paint, create
3. Spiritual– Give someone a selfless orgasm

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 4, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/9/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/9/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of February 4, 2024

All I need to help improve my life is more time and an emotional enema. I don’t think I’m asking for much.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 28, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/2/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 2/2/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 28, 2024

There is a thick line between living a busy life and living a hectic life. If you don’t know the difference, things have gotten far too hectic for far too long.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 21, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/26/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/26/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 21, 2024

Like I’ve been saying for years… crypto is for idiots and crooks.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 7, 2024
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/12/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/12/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of January 7, 2024

Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, that reason is really fucking stupid.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 31, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/5/24 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 1/5/24

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 31, 2023

You know how people were once given their last names based on the job they did? Black from blacksmith, Baker from, well, baking, etc. Lynch is an awkward last name.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 24, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/29/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/29/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 24, 2023

The only thing better than spending Christmas money is watching your kids play with their new Christmas toys among the shreds of wrapping paper, torn cardboard boxes, and squeals of perfect, youthful laughter.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 17, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/22/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/22/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 17, 2023

Sometimes life can feel like the final week before your next haircut. It’s awkward and difficult to manage, but know that better (hair) days are ahead.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 10, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/15/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/15/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of December 10, 2023

I love watching women walk in heels. It’s either sexy or clumsy and either way, it always makes me smile.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | week of December 3, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/8/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/8/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | week of December 3, 2023

There’s so much shit going on that if a civil war were to occur, most of us wouldn’t even know what side we’re fighting for or against. America, like a cranky toddler, needs a goddamn nap.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 26, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/1/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 12/1/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 26, 2023

Our formative years will always speak to us.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 12, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/17/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/17/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 12, 2023

The darker the humor, the better the medicine.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 5, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/10/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/10/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of November 5, 2023

Kill every absolute. Absolutely.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 26, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/3/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 11/3/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 26, 2023

How we feel in our hearts does not determine how everyone else feels.

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Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 22, 2023
David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 10/27/23 David Himmel, Post-It Wall Notes David Himmel 10/27/23

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of October 22, 2023

Criticism does not equate to anti-Semitism.

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