Where Am I Wearing?
Let your mind wonder
Can Creative Capitalism Save the World?
Bill Gates thinks so.
Gates in the pages of Time magazine:
As I see it, there are two great forces of human nature: self-interest and caring for others. Capitalism harnesses... [Read this entry]
Your goals are making me feel inadequate
Author Stephenie Meyer was interviewed in yesterday’s USA Today. Currently she is dominating the bestseller lists (3 of the 4 top spots on the USA Today’s top 100). ... [Read this entry]
To jet-ski or not to jet-ski
I’ve never been much of a fan of the jet-ski. I’ve always looked at them as reckless boat parasites that tailed skiers too close in search of wakes to... [Read this entry]
The Hobbit set to Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On”
One of my favorite songs about travel and one of my favorite books seamlessly merge into a boatload of major geekery. Enjoy:
This seasons hot new travel accessory…BABIES!
Joshua Berman, aka The Tranquilo Traveler, recently visited Belize with his wife and sparkly-eyed, smiling infant – Shanti.
She. Is. Adorable.
You have to stop what you are doing right... [Read this entry]
The USA is a pucker and China is a hemorrhoid
I had someone email me today asking about where our clothes come from. Here’s the short answer: 97% come from outside of the U.S., mostly from China.
And here’s... [Read this entry]
The delicate art of “thank you”
I’m writing my acknowledgments for the book.
Annie wants me to thank Oreo – the cat that owns me. But what if you think I owe you a “shout-out” and... [Read this entry]
Social Butterflies
I’m not really sure about this whole social networking thing.
I realize that statement is so 2005, but I’m a little late onto the scene here. Now you can... [Read this entry]
Budweiser: Belgium for beer
I’ve probably drunk less than half-a-case of Budweiser in my life. I know, I know that’s very un-American of me and very, very un-Midwestern American of me. But... [Read this entry]
A confession…
I just bought a 5-pack of OneDerWear disposable boxers. If you’re wondering why (which you should be) be patient. You’ll find out in a month or so after... [Read this entry]
I had an all-American childhood in rural Ohio. My all-American blue jeans were MADE IN CAMBODIA.
I wore flip-flops every day for a year when I worked as a SCUBA diving instructor in Key West. They were MADE IN CHINA.
One day while staring at a pile of clothes on the floor, I noticed the tag of my favorite T-shirt: MADE IN HONDURAS.
I read the tag. My mind wandered.
A quest was born. A book was written.
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The political process must be embraced by the mass ... [read more] - Kelsey on USA Basketball and…
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Ha! Did you notice the picture has you straddling ... [read more] - Kyle Timmerman on USA Basketball and…
What a great game! I haven't been that on the edg ... [read more] - Kelsey on It’s (probably) a girl!
Thanks Eva. By then I'm sure that it will embarra ... [read more] - Eva on It’s (probably) a girl!
Kelsey, this post made me well up a little. It al ... [read more] - Melissa on A Petition: Make “Coming Home Barbie” Available to Everyone
Now that's "responsible public advocacy" I can sup ... [read more] - Kelsey on A Petition: Make “Coming Home Barbie” Available to Everyone
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Interesting--mostly, because "PetitionOnline.com p ... [read more]
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