discipline

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I adore Seth Godin's pithy posts. There's nothing like running across a simple yet powerful statement, that is exactly what you need...

bookshelf transformation

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I would absolutely love something like this for my someday house! I love seeing the transition from before to after. Inspiration: Before:...

magazine stool

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The. best. way. to organize those pesky magazines  that are just too interesting and expensive to throw away, but too flimsy to put on the s...

Ballet and break dancing

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I regularly watch YouTube videos of sports ads for motivation. I loved this one: Not only did it appeal to my love of dance, I loved the exp...

Volcanic erruption

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I loved the incredible colors in this collection of pictures of Mt. Etna's recent eruptions.  Isn't the earth incredible?! ...

mona lisa fame

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Although I have never loved the Mona Lisa as much as I probably should,  I found this story fascinating nonetheless.  Just days before t...

sky orchestra

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What a creative idea to encourage active, communal listening. There is something so nostalgic and childlike about hot air balloons. Beethove...

chocolate makes everything better, right?

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What a sweet way to say goodbye. The blogger writes: "I made a cake yesterday for a farewell party for a friend of a friend leaving...

missed connections

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I never knew something like this existed.  I am continuously intrigued by Sophie Blackall's choice of ads, and reading the real posts th...

look down

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I love this concept of a bird's eye view. New York Times photographer   Vincent Laforet   takes these amazing shots of New York City fr...

proposal

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A weird but sweet proposal captured and recorded. Click on the link to read the whole story in illustrations. This one jumped out at me: ...

crepuscular light

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Although I hate McDonalds and everything it stands for,  I will still go in for a clean restroom, for a break from the heat,  or a low-calor...

kids and museums

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I liked this mother's creativity in exposing her kids to the Met. Whoever said you had to look at everything? Pick one thing, and approa...

men vs. women

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There is something about sport commercials that appeals to my competitive streak, and that I could do something like that too.  Love the me...

Proof

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Being generally down about relationships and miscommunications, I wonder how many people feel this way about people they love. It was the fo...

what is that sign?

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A humorous commentary on dedication to a group. Monks and pepsi

teaching

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I often consider what it actually takes to teach dedication and passion, especially when it comes to something as finicky and picky as music...

Chef Gordi

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I guiltily admit my pleasure in TV shows on Hulu,  especially cooking shows. Chef Gordon Ramsey's potty mouth, temper and energy  with a...