Author Archives: planboy
November 28, 2010 – No logo.
I’ve been meaning to read this book for a long time. I admire Naomi Klein, and her intellectual take on most subjects. That having been said, however, I think I might be a little “too close” to this book’s theme … Continue reading
November 27, 2010 – A good man, indeed.
I really enjoyed the Peanuts cartoons as a kid. There was something that connected with me in a way that other Sunday Morning comics didn’t. In hindsight, it was the adult psychology and timeless philosophies that Charles Schultz connected with. … Continue reading
November 26, 2010 – Films not watched.
I received these movies at TED Global this year, and … New Rule! If I don’t watch something within 6 months of having received it,… to the RID it goes! I wonder what other categories of stuff in my life … Continue reading
November 25, 2010 – Mini-frig.
I’ve been hanging on to this unused mini-refrigerator for a number of years. I thought: Maybe I’ll use it for storing wine. Maybe I’ll take it to work to hold bottled water in my office. Maybe I’ll use it for … Continue reading
November 24, 2010 – Bye, bye Blackberry.
Well – it’s finally happened. I’ve succumbed to iPhone fever. Got my new iPhone – and that means the Blackberry is headed to retirement. Here’s to technology that lasts. As I look at the Blackberry, it’s my reminder to take … Continue reading
November 23, 2010 – Random marketing books.
Starting to clean out the work library as well now. The books above are books I’ve kept in my work office forever. But I never reference them. Time to RID. As I’ve been preparing to RID my workplace of the … Continue reading
November 22, 2010 – Notes on giving. And on the word “meta.”
My favorite word is “meta.” My other blog is kind of a “meta blog.” That is, a blog about other blogs. So…with that explanation, today’s RID is a meta-RID. A RID about ridding. Someone gave me this book to encourage … Continue reading
November 21, 2010 – Randy.
If there’s one musical artist I think has stood the test of time – it’s Randy Newman. Stay with me – how many songwriters do you know who’ve done film, pop, symphony and more…and never strayed from the important satirical … Continue reading
November 20, 2010 – Books on culture.
I’m fascinated by the things we as human beings do, that then take hold…ultimately to become our culture. These books above, from sustainable design to web content creation, reflect that desire to learn about the creation of culture. But…time to … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 