The Joy of Wearing a Suit Again
In an uncertain time when so much has been taken away from us, it's nice to have a reason to get dressed, which takes away some of the sting
Furloughed, Fucked and Full of Fear
What’s happened to nearly 3.5 million Americans has happened to me. The job I just started, the job I moved back to New York for, is officially on hold, as is the paycheck that came with it. I figured my number would come up. I just didn’t expect it when it did. (Does anyone?) As of Monday, March 30th, I will no longer have an income until who knows when.
It’s About the Work
Over the past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the birthday celebration of an old family friend who has been part of my entire life and a big part of many lives for a lot longer than that. As Jack McGinty turns 90 this week, his children, with whom I grew up, threw him a fantastic surprise party at the venerable Cleveland Yachting Club. I had a great time catching up and reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances I hadn’t seen in decades.
Podcast N.38: Record Stores Are Never Coming Back
As one of the many Americans who feel crushed by vanishing work, I’m not so quick to point a finger at a villain in this story. The idea of making something “great again” has always felt like a reductive sentiment that conveys a distinctly backward motion. It boils down to this: record stores are never coming back. The sooner we accept that fact, the quicker we can get on with it. It’s more about accepting that nothing stays the same (whether we like it or not) and being open and willing to change, grow and progress.
Episode 32: The (De)Valuation of Work
Over the past twelve years as a freelancer, I’ve watched client budgets shrink more and more, whittling down to fees that come with higher expectations for less and less money. At the end of the day, it adds up to more work for barely livable wages. In this episode of the podcast, I “open a vein” about my personal experience with how good work is valued or, perhaps more accurately, devalued today.
Going ‘Hotel Chic’ with my Studio Apartment, Part 1
My evolutionary process is ever changing. After trying on an office space for a few months, I’ve realized that it doesn’t quite fit me. So I’m stripping down my studio apartment to the bare essentials to accommodate what I call a “hotel chic” aesthetic. It’s all about less but better.
Field Notes: “Unexposed” Fall 2014 Edition
I’m an avid fan and user of the much beloved Field Notes. They’re smart, they’re handy, and they fit very discretely and unobtrusively in the breast pocket of a tailored jacket. (Read my post on them here.)
A Conversation with Ryan Zagata, President of Brooklyn Bicycle Co.
Ryan Zagata is the president and founder of Brooklyn Bicycle Co., formerly Brooklyn Cruiser. Before starting the company, Ryan was selling software. Naturally, my question was: How does a guy go from selling software to starting a bicycle company? So, I rode my Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Willow 3-speed out to the company HQ in Brooklyn to have a conversation with Ryan about connecting those dots.
Podcast No. 21: Getting My Bearings After a Crazy Summer
It’s been a while, and I’ve neglected my website and podcast. Things are finally settling down and I’m getting my bearings after a crazy (but fantastic) summer. Between a new job, a lot of travel, family dynamics and big life adjustments, I talk about everything that’s been going on in this episode…
Bike to Work Week: Arriving at the Office Unscathed
It's Bike to Work week, with the official Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. This means more cyclists on the streets of New York City, which we love. And hopefully, after NYC Bike Share officially launches later this…