Narratively, a new digital publication devoted to original, true & in-depth stories about New York, is going to be big. They have an experienced team with fresh angles to journalism and a clear vision. I have often lamented how the news glosses over the most incredible human interest stories because there’s something flashier to be… Continue reading
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The good folks at CollegeHumor teamed up with nonprofit Malaria No More for “Malarious” (rhymes with hilarious…get it?), a collection of 24 short, original comedy videos starring more than 30 celebrities and comedians, to raise money for Malaria No More and help treat children in Africa for Malaria. The videos are available for a minimum… Continue reading
Reinvent the Toilet Challenge // Gates Foundation Employs 50 Gallons of Fake Poop
Such a great initiative. Here’s some more background on the need.Reinvent the Toilet Challenge // Gates Foundation Employs 50 Gallons of Fake Poop
Informational Interview 101
Looking for your next career move but have no idea what it should be? Curious to expand your horizons with no commitment? I am a huge fan of informational interviews, because you can get no-pressure insight from people with experience. This blog post is a really great guide to a successful informational interview. Who should… Continue reading Informational Interview 101
RIP, bike. 1999-2012. You were a good bike and we went through a lot. You got hit by a port-a-potty door, pooped on by birds, hit by a truck, and doored a handful of times; you survived the elements, crossed bridges, scaled hills, safely delivered me to work and volunteering, and did some wheelies; you… Continue reading
I don’t think American taxpayers should be footing the bill for people’s pie purchases. To me it’s no different than nail salons and Lottery tickets. It’s pastry, it’s dessert. My pies are great, but come on. Andrea Taber, proprietor of the Ever So Humble Pie Co. in Walpole, MA, who sells her baked goods at… Continue reading
Johnathan Lopes, a Brooklyn native, built a LEGO replica of Brooklyn, complete with the Fairway in Red Hook, the historic Williamsburg Savings Bank, and the rickety A train. It’s amazing. Check out the story and gallery. I can’t believe he’ll be eventually disassembling it!
A most sincere thank you.
Recently, I’ve gotten a few lovely out-of-the-blue emails from people who read this blog. I’m humbled and want to thank everyone for listening to my miscellaneous thoughts and reflections, and together exploring my passions, questions, and ideas. It’s fun for me to write, and it pushes me to think bigger and have conversations I wouldn’t… Continue reading A most sincere thank you.
I snapped this photo coming home from the Yankees game. I like that NYC is using the 24 hour clock (aka military time in the US and Canada), but 1) they only do it with the midnight hour and 2) saying AM with 0:mm is unnecessary. Just some late night/early morning food for thought. (thanks,… Continue reading
#likemindbk: August Meeting THIS FRIDAY
I’m co-hosting now, so it’s an extra reason to go! Here are the deets: I’ll be there right on time because I’m a 9-5er, so don’t be afraid to show up at 8! Let us know you’re going on the facebook event, and I can’t wait to share some conversation and coffee with you!
Jen Bokoff 
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