by David | Mar 17, 2011 | design, economics, urbanism
Yesterday, I popped in at the Church Street Bob Slate Stationers, which will close forever this Sunday. The other two branches will follow a week or two later. I bought these items. Mini Binder Clips, 1/4″ capacity, box of 12, Charles Leonard Inc, Hauppauge,...
by David | Mar 13, 2011 | economics, media, reading & writing
I noticed a while back that local indie bookseller Porter Square Books sold ebooks on their website. When I tried to buy one, I ended up with a format not readable on my Android phone, but the Porter Square crew did something I did not expect and promptly refunded me...
by David | Jan 10, 2011 | economics, travel
In another blast from the limepast, I am compelled to revisit my February 2008 post, “kiss my nozzle” in which I complained about the nozzle on the pump of my shaving cream. One thing I suggested was selling larger or smaller tubes of the stuff. And while...
by David | Nov 23, 2010 | culture, economics, media
If you think that November has a needlessly negative sound – it starts with NO, after all – then you should look into Movember, the fundraiser that puts ironic facial hair to work to fight cancer. Grow a moustache, raise money for cancer research,...
by David | Nov 19, 2010 | culture, economics
It’s that time of year again, when colder weather, impending holidays and the end of the tax year turn good folks’ attention to charitable giving. And when the Grumpy Philanthropist waddles out from under his rock, writes a few checks and complains. As it...
by David | Oct 25, 2010 | culture, design, economics, technology, transportation, urbanism
I was talking with some friends about maybe replacing my car and was promptly scolded because my choice wasn’t fuel-efficient enough. I have my back of the envelope calculations about the economics of paying a premium for a hybrid car when I don’t drive...
