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thoughts
2008
November
This display was in the lobby of the Berkshire South Community Center in Great Barrington, MA. On top of it is a small sign which reads “Over its lifetime one reusable bag eliminates for 1000 plastic bags. This bin holds 500 bags, half that amount.” And goes on to invite you to a local reusable […]
October
It’s perhaps not too surprising that people are becoming increasingly frugal, given the current financial crisis and the exposure of the environmental devastation (who hasn’t heard of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’?) caused by rising consumption habits. Will it stick? I certainly hope so, for the reasons that I just mentioned. However, it may be difficult to […]
August
It is no secret that I have a thing about window displays in stores and have gone on record as criticizing our near neighbors Jon Varvatos for lamely using rock and roll cues, and pointing out that nothing says rock and roll like a $1500 suit.
This month, it is Diesel’s turn to glibly deck […]
When trying to explain Kid Robot to friends, they cannot understand why I am so enthralled by a toy store with smoking rabbits (I am very anti-smoking, however smoking bunnies for some reason I can condone). So, for those who find my fascination bizarre, here are the three main reasons why I love Kid Robot:
1. […]
Drop your pants and celebrate!
July
June
April
February
let’s just admit that we all plagiarize
January
2007
December
November
why isn’t it easier to do a little good?
October
“Come ‘ere ya big lug and gimme a great big HUG!”