High Line miscellany
I’ve been a casual cross-country observer of New York’s High Line project for some time. I must have read about it in Metropolis magazine, back in 2004/2005, when I was a religious cover-to-cover reader. But the fame of the project seems to have reached a fever pitch over the last few months, and I’m constantly seeing little … Read more
We’re Too Broke to Bike
“Bicycling is, in much of the car-centric U.S., either a privilege or a punishment. That’s why more women aren’t bicycling. It isn’t because we’re fearful and vain; it’s because we’re busy and broke and our transportation system isn’t set up for us to do anything but drive.”
Home Is Where Your Books Are
My friend Aneesa made this sweet stop motion video. I love it, and I thought, why not get back on the blogging bandwagon with a fun little shortie like this? Click through to check it out. You won’t be sorry.
Thomas Midgley, Hapless Destroyer of the Planet
I’m currently reading “Losing Our Cool,” by Stan Cox. So far, it’s a fascinating and data-heavy look at the history and impact of air conditioning on modern life. I’ll try and write a full review when I’m done (no promises), but this anecdote just cried out for sharing.
