Try this with your friends at work: Sit in your chair and extend your right leg Start making it do clockwise circles After you get the hang of it, trace the number six in the air with your right hand I bet your leg switched directions, right? (If not, try it again) You can thank Roger… Continue reading Uncontrollable Fun
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Trying to go Nowhere
I live in New York City, where you can’t go more than about 150 feet without hitting a road. I’m from Canada where you can go up to the North and there are no roads for at least a hundred kilometers (see my earlier post on the ice fields in Auyuittuq park). So what about… Continue reading Trying to go Nowhere
Subway Graffiti
I was waiting for the subway in the (overheated) 1st Ave L train station when I saw this ad: Yes, it’s been totally defaced, but honestly, I like the new version much better than the original. In fact, one of the pleasures of living in NYC is the quality of graffiti – particularly people who deface ads.… Continue reading Subway Graffiti
You Might Never Go There
My dad recently sent me this article: It’s about how a recent flood in Auyuittuq National Park has caused it’s closing; the flood was brought on by climate change. Auyuittuq park is basically a giant icefield, so if the water melts, the park is toast. This flood wiped out the only bridge in the park,… Continue reading You Might Never Go There
Fail. Do Not Pass Go
We all make mistakes, but this one (on 8th street) was particularly egregious.