Most exhilarating NYC moment yet: the pedicab ride

Mission: get from work to New Haven at a reasonable hour to take my brother out for a birthday dinner. Problem 1: 25 minute walk with a heavyish bag and bad back is a bad idea Problem 2: subways have been messed up and would have involved a transfer Problem 3: midtown You can’t catch… Continue reading Most exhilarating NYC moment yet: the pedicab ride

NEW location based-storytelling website

The wonderful Tom Schillue included this link to Broadcastr in his newsletter, and I’m psyched about it. Anyone with a computer can record, categorize, and share their geographically-tied story, and also listen to thousands of other stories found at random or through an easy topic search. As much as I love other storytelling venues like… Continue reading NEW location based-storytelling website

Subway Seating Courtesy: a double-edged sword

With my now 2 week old bad back but generally ‘healthy’ appearance, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about who’s entitled to sit on the subway. If you’re clearly pregnant, or on crutches, or blind, people will often be quite generous and offer a seat. Even if they don’t, there’s a very visual reason… Continue reading Subway Seating Courtesy: a double-edged sword

What do you think? Do share!

I’ve had my blog a modest almost-year and I’m quickly accumulating a wealth of posts (almost 300!). I want to know what you enjoy the most, so cast your vote people! If you haven’t read them all, catch up! Good bedtime reading, I’d say. Is it….photography like orange city or don’t jump? My philanthropy/nonprofit/volunteer-y posts,… Continue reading What do you think? Do share!