For a lot of people the thought of going out alone is very uncomfortable. This is particularly so for many women because of feeling like a target or a possible victim. I understand this but it is much harder to connect with someone new if you’re traveling with a pack of close friends or co-workers. […]
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Laziness and Innovation
Are the most innovative people also the hardest working? I think there may be an argument that a certain degree of laziness can be incentive for innovation. Remember the concept of ‘labor-saving devices’? This was a big catchphrase for new household technology in the fifties. Washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners- all were invented to reduce […]
The Third Of July 2011
Last year I made the voluntary choice to turn my leased car in and become carless. I wasn’t driving much, the lease was finished and it didn’t make sense to buy another one, so I thought I’d try being an urban American without a car. After all, in large cities like NYC, owning a car […]
Travel: Post from Meghan in Spain
My friend Meghan McT is traveling solo around the Mediterranean and Europe. She sent me a note from Spain (I believe she is en route to Croatia now). I’m hoping to add her as writer here to tell how she manages a great travel experience on a minimal budget. Here’s an excerpt: “Remembering our discussion […]
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 2012
It takes place a few blocks from where I live and it is fantastic. 187,000 people attended during the eight days, hundreds of musicians and shows, many free: