On my thirty-seventh birthday, I learned something about the number 37—and examined my feelings on numbers in general.
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The Leica M (Typ 240)
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A unique opportunity to test out an impressive camera has inspired a review probably more contemplative than practical.
Read MoreA Book Near and Dear
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There is a new book out by an author I know well, and it features my photography, including a very special photo on the cover.
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Keeping Fresh Herbs Fresh
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The secret to making those herbs last and last lies in giving them the attention they deserve as soon as you bring them home.
Read MoreBrownies: Recipe and Opinion
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With simple ingredients, no beating until fluffy, and room for inexactness, here is one decadent treat that is easy to make.
Read MoreThose Lemon Bars
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I don’t know of another dessert that travels so well and elicits quite as much awe as these amazing bars from David Lebovitz.
Read MoreDouble Disappearance
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Four lucky shots combine to tell the story of one sunset over Warsaw—and raise questions about the sun’s trip across the sky.
Read MoreDo I Like People? A Quiz
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A conceptual quiz I created long ago smacks of ennui—and seems right for April Fool’s Day, along with a cat I shot in 2008.
Read MoreBalanced
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Springtime is about restoring balance, and one delicious path to balance consists of Asian foods and Asian mealtime practices.
Read MoreDogodniej
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Background on a name and on the participatory design project that inspired a group of creative parents to solve some challenges.
Read MoreSome Background on Backgrounds
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The image on your desktop has visual impact that affects your sight, mood, and thinking. Is yours in line with your needs?
Read MoreUnlearning to Not Sing
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In grade school I was told that I have no talent for singing. In my mid-30s I’m finally discovering what I have been missing.
Read MoreMixing Bowl Negotiations
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A deep dive into the ergonomics driving the form and function of bowls, with implications for both cookery and industrial design.
Read More2013 in Review
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It was a year of change for both mother and son, as well as for making new connections and reading books by Jonathan Franzen.
Read MoreA Gift of Ease
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Isn’t it a pain when the wrong gift finds the wrong person at the wrong time? Here are some ideas to ease the burden all around.
Read MoreIntro to Pinterest
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Discover the first social network built for next-age storage, categorization, and sharing of images, videos, and links.
Read MoreUn-Getting a Tattoo
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Having a tattoo removed is a lot like getting one in the first place: both decisions involve cost, permanence, and pain.
Read MoreTriangulation™
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Useful at the start of a naming or branding project, this method supplements a left-brain brief with some right-brain inspiration.
Read MoreThe Collected Helicopter Sightings
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The highlights of chopper flights as seen from our balcony reveal a lot about who is flying what over Warsaw these days.
Read MoreClarified
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The single ingredient most uniformly missing from Western kitchens is also the one with the most potential for the home cook.
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