Any motivation to give back to the community in some way is a good one, and any efforts made are noble and truly wonderful. However, I do think that some volunteer opportunities carry a higher capacity for impact than others. Painting a homeless shelter, for instance, has definite worth for the folks both working at… Continue reading Volunteering Skills with Impact
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Comic relief for your case of the Mondays.(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
If you think we’re living in a post-gendered world, you’re sorely mistaken. Kunal Modi, friend and former LIFT-er, in his well-authored, spot-on response in the Huffington Post to Anne-Marie Slaughter’s recent op-ed in the Atlantic, Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.
How to Make a Rape Joke
Rarely do I say this, but this article from Jezebel is pretty great and expresses my general opinion far more raunchily colorfully than I can. In case you haven’t been in the loop on the rape + comedy = ok-or-not? conversation, Daniel Tosh made some rape jokes last week at a show, an audience member… Continue reading How to Make a Rape Joke
In a rare personal oddity post, I ask you now: Is it weird that I really, really want these earrings?
2011 was the best year for traffic safety in New York City in more than a hundred years. In fact the 243 traffic fatalities our city endured last year was the lowest number since records started being kept in 1910. And in 1910, most people went by horse-drawn carriages. Good work, Mayor Bloomberg. Please run… Continue reading
Building Community the #NeighborBBQ Way
This is such an awesome and simple toolkit for how to break down walls with neighbors and enjoy in a delightful BBQ together. This (well-shot) video breaks down the concept: The website has more information including a template invitation, delicious recipes, and tips. Even though it looks very suburb-y (read: yard-based), it’s city adaptable, too.… Continue reading Building Community the #NeighborBBQ Way
Dating + Social Media… it’s a good thing (with rules).
Yes.Dating + Social Media... it's a good thing (with rules).
I think it’s professional (kinda) :)
When an email arrives in an undoubtably professional context that contains a smiley face, I do a double take. On one hand, it certainly creates a warm tone in a way that Kind Regards never will be able to do. On the other hand, we’re not in junior high and we don’t need to be… Continue reading I think it’s professional (kinda) 🙂
Monopoly Street Art(?) in Chicago. I like games and fun sidewalk entertainment that you can actually interact with, but I think the messaging is a little unclear and arguably counterproductive. Also, this supposed quote from the artist is intriguing but also punkish: The goal of this entire project has been to present something different than… Continue reading
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