Partly because of my job, and partly because I’m a voracious reader, I consume a ton of media every day. Normally I send off my favorite finds to my family’s list-serve, but sometimes they get a little inundated and bored. So what's the point of having a blog if you can't share things your family doesn't even care about?? :)
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^missing springtime in New York right now (as I type it's a whopping 11 degrees out )
Here's what I've been reading this week:
Penned by a sufferer of Bell’s Palsy (which paralyzes the muscles in your face), this made me reevaluate how much I rely (and take for granted) non-verbal communication, especially my smile!
Interesting article on how champagne’s public image has changed over the past 15 years, and how one company is marketing to millenials. Made me want to pop open some bubbly!
Fun read for any other Wes Anderson fans out there: while I’ll admit I don’t know very much about cinematography, I do know I love Wes Anderson’s amazing visual style. The Grand Budapest Hotel might have been my favorite movie this year (and definitely my favorite of all of Wes Anderson’s films!).
Short but sweet post from Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker. I agree with #2 the most—I think it’s incredibly important to demonstrate resourceful-ness in any position.
Your Big Box Vacation (another slight oldie)
One of my favorite NY Times travel writers explores something a little less exotic: the deals offered at warehouse wholesalers. As my family has taken a Costco vacation before (airport pickup included!) it was fun to take a look at some of the trips available. While I'm not usually a pre-packaged vacation type of person, I understand they're quite easy & affordable for many travelers and families.
The End of Food (an oldie from May)
As a staunch supporter of Michael Pollan's method of nutrition, I'm normally very wary of food scientists, "meal replacements", and anything marketing itself as healthy. But I have to concede that Rob Rhineheart's dystopian and extremely utilitarian way of eating is appealing on an economical level to me: I spend at nearly $400/month on expensive organic groceries. This program, that would give me the same nutrition, would cost $255/month. But would it be as emotionally fulfilling as my nightly kale chopping and chicken roasting? His comparison of pro-organic food lovers to fundamentalist Christians is also really thought-provoking to me. I love the non-linear thinking and lifestyle choices coming out of startup culture (despite the sometimes douchey-ness that accompanies it).
Anything else I missed this week?
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