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Some of these have to do with UX work but most are random thoughts and stories.
Exploring Overlook Mountain House
Ill explore the area and give some history on what happened on the these grounds, hint, mostly fire.
Sharing experiences, creating connections
I loved that this post helped her and others that reached out to me.
The "Magic Mushrooms" story
A about a time in high school where I wanted to fit in and got more than i bargained for.
5 CRAZY things I learned about at the Recycling plant
Im into weird things, readers of this blog already know that, and so a tour of the local NYC recycling facility seemed like a cool thing to do. So I took the train (Otto coming along too) down to Red Hook Brooklyn and took in all the smells!
Making friends with bees!
As long as I've known her, my sister Cheryl has been terrified of bees. This summer I pushed her to face her bee fear...
The story of the "Treasures in the Trash" museum
Nelson’s interest in garbage started in childhood. Nelson’s mother always told him to never throw things out. As a result he was very inventive in fixing things or finding new toys in creative ways.
The "Bathroom Famous" story
Last night I performed a story about a toxic “mean girl” that changed my life in a story I call “Bathroom Famous.” This was part of a 6 week course at the Magnet. My teacher for this course was Adam Wade, a multiple Moth story slam winner.
Facing imposter syndrome head on (and hoping to not puke)
I told myself "yep you're gonna do it, even if you puke on stage, make an ass of yourself, or otherwise mess this up you have to do this and you ARE going to be better for it."
Meeting Bryan Cranston
Im not one that usually tries to get photos with celebs but in this case I just knew I had to.
I don't care what they wanna call it, Its "The Hive" to me
This past weekend I visited the climbable sculpture currently called the Vessel but I’ve been calling it the Hive.
For lovers only <3
Penn Hills operated from 1960 to 2009 and offered all the heart shaped tubs, circle mattresses, and all the 360 mirrors you could handle.
Ponyhenge: The Rocking Horse Graveyard
This roadside oddity was hatched when the land owner had a haunted house event and had a headless horseman decoration.
8 tips for a successful SXSW
Have you ever had FOMO IRL?
Or ever chase down that outlet only to have it not work…
Or just wear all the wrong clothing…
Well these tips will help you!.
Searching for the ice skating rink at the Nevele
From the pool area we found a gym then out the window I spotted the ice skating rink…
Ghost locomotives of north Maine
Deep in the north woods of Maine there are 2 special locomotives.
Abandoned aqueduct
Before this water system was in place NYC’s water was not safe. It had become badly polluted but also unable to handle the growing population in the city.
5 tips to help you not look like an “old fart” in your next presentation
If you get in front of a crowd and say “good morning!” then hear silence and then say “you all can do better than that!” - sorry but you sound like an old fart.