Before anyone worries, I’m ok minus a little whiplash (no fun). Just completely shaken up. I was biking to work (as I like to do 1-3 times per week) and was in the Sixth Avenue bike lane. The lane is on the left side of the road, and I ride super defensively on it because… Continue reading I got hit by a truck.
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This video is wonderful because: 1) It’s jam packed with fun information! 2) It resolved a lifelong worry, so I can sleep at night finally! 3) There are more Ask the Editor videos like it! 4) I feel much more confident speaking English! More than with Muzzy!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Volunteering in America. There’s no way to ignore the impact here; we need to protect and continue to grow our human capital in this regard and not squelch the amazing drive that’s already there through cuts and a dismissive attitude towards volunteerism. Want to do something about it? Do it.
I wrote a poem (?)
Don’t know if any of you faithful readers remember way back earlier this summer when a friend was looking for other friends to write a poem, but I finally did it. And I kind of like it. So, I now (with extreme trepidation) share it with you. Untitled (right?)i don’t know exactly what a poem… Continue reading I wrote a poem (?)
I was so struck by this beautiful Manhattan skyline this evening while biking on the Pulaski Bridge that I stopped at the lookout in the middle. I enjoyed the scene with a stranger, and we talked about how awe-inspiring the scene before us was, and how you’d be silly not to stop and look at… Continue reading
Helpful chart to understand your cravings and convert them into a nutritious snack time.
Does Idealist.org make idealists wake up to a scary reality?
via my buddy Garen on his Facebook status: Typical Idealist.org Job Posting: Title: Data Entry Minion Responsibilities: Grueling busywork Qualifications: PhD in Astrophysics or related field, plus 150 years related experience required. Salary Range: <$20,000 This joke is only a little bit of an exaggeration. Disconnect between qualifications and salary is huge in the nonprofit… Continue reading Does Idealist.org make idealists wake up to a scary reality?
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is absolutely wonderful. And it was really neat to see everyone there enjoying it. Click an image to enlarge and see captions.
Prospect Park Zoo, August 7, 2011. Watch the various techniques. And volume on, please.
The Etiquette of Being Late.
Being late happens. Here’s the plain, non-sugarcoated truth about what to do when you’re late or waiting for someone who’s late, and how to make up for it both in the moment and in the future. For the purpose of conversation, I will refer to the below scenarios resulting from a person’s affinity towards tardiness… Continue reading The Etiquette of Being Late.
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