On the list of things the pandemic accelerated, right along with my newfound relationship with anxiety, were services that brought things we like and need directly to our homes. Amazon, Peloton, Uber Eats, tele-health, streaming services... the list is long…
In this episode of the podcast, I share about the distinct pleasure of being quoted in The Wall Street Journal this past weekend in an article about non-iron dress shirts. In the first paragraph, you’ll learn that I loathe non-iron dress shirts and that I apparently “sniff.” (And if you scroll down to the comments section, you’ll see the added bonus of one reader calling me an “arrogant twit.” How does he know me??) Read the article.
Also in this episode, I share my appreciation of some of the old-fashioned things. As much as I love technology and fully embrace our digital age, there are certain aspects of my life that remain decidedly analog.
I came across this on Twitter. A major hats-off to developer Mike Matas, who has created a very sexy way to experience a book. I look forward to reading it. [Or is "experiencing it" more accurate?] From TED: Software developer…
A new addition to The Diner Project: The Shining Star Diner on Amsterdam + West 78th Street, now closed.
Car wash at the northeast corner of West 45th Street and the West Side Highway, midtown.
From an broadcast of WNYC’s Soundcheck on April 16, 2009…
After years of charging 99 cents across the board, digital music stores are implementing a three-tiered price structure for songs. iTunes is charging $17 or more for “passes” to exclusive content from Depeche Mode and the Fray.