This is my blanket category for the site; it’s an attempt to explain a concept in a deeper way.
Milroy Perera was previously the architect of note on the Kandalama Hotel in Sri Lanka (video profile above), which is carved into a rock face and faces out towards an ancient jungle. (“You’re not a guest; you’re part of nature.”) Now he’s… Continue Reading
This isn’t a full-fledged post by any means; ’tis just a thought exercise. If you believe that things like overpopulation and peak oil and food supply and over-dependence on fossil fuels and the future of the oceans are all concerns we could be addressing more now, then… Continue Reading
I was a teacher for a couple of years, and I’ve stayed close to the education movement ever since — as a volunteer, an observer, and in other capacities. Some of my friends from teaching are now principals or district… Continue Reading
Ever wonder what an award like an Oscar might be worth? Wonder no more, courtesy of Fast Company and PolicyMic. Here’s a cool infographic: Some bumps are huge — The King’s Speech and Slumdog Millionaire both basically doubled their pre-nomination haul — while some are less so.… Continue Reading
I did this yesterday for Best Actor and it was interesting, so I’m going to go ahead and do it again for Best Actress. First thought: sheesh, loaded field. Bullock has an Oscar, Adams/Blanchett are stunning, Streep defines female acting over… Continue Reading
If you haven’t heard the story, here’s the basics: Kelly Blazek runs a job bank in Cleveland (OH). Diana Mekota, a millennial, was looking to connect with Blazek — who has a strong LinkedIn presence and ties to some hiring managers… Continue Reading
I find a person’s journey through life to be interesting — not trying to be melodramatic here, honestly — because often, some of the greatest stories of our culture come from beginnings that people would have looked at and said,… Continue Reading
My dad got on a plane this morning to hit up Florida for spring training; by now every team has reported and you’ve got games beginning in earnest. They mean nothing on surface, but they’re important for an emotional/functional reason. I live… Continue Reading