by David | Mar 10, 2009 | design, economics, urbanism
Yesterday, I blogged about being too lame to spend some found money, but I also found what might be just the thing to buy. I was in Bowl & Board in Davis Square, looking at cutting boards. I had been coveting one of those bamboo numbers, all sustainable and...
by David | Mar 9, 2009 | economics
I have a credit card that gives a a point for every dollar I spend. These points are redeemable for assorted types of merchandise, other kinds or points, travel perks and gift cards. I have another credit card that rewards me with useless flight miles. Every now and...
by David | Mar 5, 2009 | photo, urbanism
by David | Mar 4, 2009 | culture, design, media, photo, technology
I was engaging in some micronarcissism (that means looking at my Twitter page) the other day when I chanced to notice that most of the icons – or avatars if you prefer – were faces, most of those photographic. The old New Yorker cartoon said, “on the...
by David | Mar 2, 2009 | culture, design
Venturing out yesterday, I spotted this sign on a Cambridge pole. Given the snowy weather, it must have been recently posted. As much as I appreciate the stylish typography, it’s a little hard to read, so I’ll copy the copy here. Moustaches for All...
