Every once in awhile a piece of journalism just grabs hold of you, sinks its teeth in and takes over your soul. And I mean that in the best way possible. I read Chris Jones’s Esquire magazine profile of Roger Ebert last week, and I still can’t shake it. It was moving, fascinating, funny and [...]
The 2010 Winter Olympics kick off this evening, and I am ready to soak in 2 weeks of sport, endurance, heartbreak, joy and Bob Costas. Let’s do this. I’ve loved the Olympics for as long as I can remember. One of my all time favorite gifts was the U.S.A gymnastics leotard, ala Mary Lou Retton, [...]
“Discovered” is a new series where I’ll share my favorite finds. Little treats that I find delightful, pretty, charming, creative. Sort of an amuse-bouche but without mysterious, pretentious meats. Map of the U.S.A., by Hugh MacLeod I love this, not so much because it accurately represents the qualities of the United States, but because it just [...]
TOMS Shoes has become a hit in both the business and fashion worlds while doing its part to help those who need it. If you’ve somehow not heard of the company and its one-for-one mission, here it is: for every pair of shoes TOMS sells, it gives away one pair to a needy child. (“TOMS” [...]
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