Spotted on the Subway: 1) A man with headphones that clipped on THROUGH HIS EAR. There must have been a hole. I looked for a long time and I’m confident it was a clip that went around through the back of his ear (normally, connected to one’s head). But I also know that I’m easily… Continue reading
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Milwaukee man sells cafe for $100
I like every part of this story.Milwaukee man sells cafe for $100
In memory of the most upstanding guy who was respectful and sincere, goofy but incredibly smart, passionate about people and culture, thoughtful without measure, an incredible guitarist and zealous drummer, and my first love, John. RIP.
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular adventure. (Click for bigger images and captions.)
Millennials with Gumption
I recently had the pleasure of attending two sessions at the Mobilize.org Millennial Summit with ~100 other Millennials with do-gooder visions and pragmatic solutions. Some, like Daniel, Mike, and Lana, already are making a huge dent in leading our generation to make giving a habit with substantial impact, and others like Marc, who have done some neat… Continue reading Millennials with Gumption
Obama & Chavez were smooching?! Not really…. it’s part of United Colors of Benetton's effort to bring awareness to their Unhate Foundation, which seeks to contribute to the creation of a new culture of tolerance and to combat hated. The ad campaign, featuring world leaders kissing and made possible by photoshop, is self-aware in its… Continue reading
Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive. Howard Thurman
Inviting Submissions for New Blog Title!
If I ever want to blog to scale (which surprise! I do.), I need to shape up. I don’t want to change my content (at least on this blog) because I like the mix of NYC, philanthropy, taxes, humor, snippets of thought, sociology, DIY tips, and photography, but “my masterpiece, v1.0” doesn’t sound as good… Continue reading Inviting Submissions for New Blog Title!
Why Millennial Women are Burning Out at Work by 30
Not the most uplifting post, but I agree with the author and appreciate her raw points. Well worth a read, but heads up that there might be a pit in your stomach after. Make sure to read the comments, too.Why Millennial Women are Burning Out at Work by 30
So excited about the new bioswales that now grace Dean Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The four bioswales, which are enhanced tree pits that retain and filter 1,870 gallons of stormwater per pit every time it rains, are part of a $2.4 billion Green Infrastructure Plan to manage stormwater runoff, reduce combined sewer overflows… Continue reading
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