Have you seen The Help yet? Marvelous. It’s one of the first times in my reading and movie-going experience I thought the book (The Help by Kathryn Stockett) and movie were both superb. Yes, I know they’ve received quite a lot of criticism, but I think the critics have been focusing on all the wrong things. […]
Why It’s Important To Know Where Your Food Comes From
Let’s be honest with each other, just for a minute. When this subject matter (the state of our environment) comes up, it creates guilt all around. If I’m recycling, I expect you to recycle. If you’re using energy-saving light bulbs, and I’m not, you’re miffed. It’s really not conducive to a working relationship. So, I […]
Sites To Browse During Your Day
Fun things for a Thursday morning. The National Film Board of Canada has released a new (and free) app for the iPad or iPhone, allowing viewers to see thousands of free documentaries, animations, and trailers in their archives. [Download here.] You can stream them on the web as well. Perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend, […]
Questions to Consider
As I mentioned on Monday, I’m going to be introducing new ways of looking at and interacting with data and information, and if you have already been-there-done-that, I apologize, but perhaps you’ll find that all of this is worth a second or third or fourth look. Maybe not, and that’s okay, too. Today, I’m asking […]
Big Ideas Online
Remember how I said yesterday that this whole journey is going to take a while? Remember how I mentioned that it’s good to surround yourself with great discussions–whether or not you agree with them? Wanna practice, but in a fun way? Here are six excellent websites to explore. They’ll blow your mind…and keep you interested […]