Museum Muse: Lessons in Design

May 6, 2018Leave a comment

The Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation in Pittsfield, Mass., (which I wrote about once), explores not just inventors but the way all types of new ideas are born. It changes its exhibits now and then to showcase new ideas and disciplines, and currently, it's focused on design in all its forms -- from graphic to interior … Continue reading Museum Muse: Lessons in Design

I really like 16 albums from 1988, for some reason

March 6, 2018March 8, 20183 Comments

In their ongoing series of celebrating the world's favorite media as it turns 30, my friends over at Geek Salad Radio are tackling the music of 1988 this month. They're collecting personal Top Five lists to construct their final run-down for an upcoming 'cast, so I went Inter-searching to put together my own list. I … Continue reading I really like 16 albums from 1988, for some reason

Oscars Fashion 2018: Jennifer Garner and everyone else

March 5, 2018Leave a comment

The biggest Red Carpet event of the year (arguably) brings me great, escapist joy. I do, in fact, care 'what you're wearing,' and more importantly, who created it. Happily, this was a very colorful Oscars in terms of fashion, giving us a lot to review. So let's. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf7xF6xDpMd/?taken-by=jennifer.garner First, let me say this: I generally … Continue reading Oscars Fashion 2018: Jennifer Garner and everyone else

Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition

February 11, 2018February 12, 2018Leave a comment

I've always been a sucker for a parade, and for themed outfits. It stands to reason, then, that one of my favorite aspects of the Olympics is the unveiling of each country's official uniform at the opening ceremony, be they good, bad, or downright ugly. Plus, the parade of nations is every athletes' moment to … Continue reading Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition

VDay Weirdness 2018: The Round-up!

January 28, 2018January 31, 20183 Comments

For that Ken and Barbie couple Oh Etsy, you veritable trove of odd and unexpected. Only you could offer up this disturbing show of affection. Spotted at: Babble McLovin' on a New LevelThere's something to be said for getting your loved one something they truly love for V-Day. And if your partner is super into … Continue reading VDay Weirdness 2018: The Round-up!