Engaging and enabling the creative spirit
When we read the article from last Sunday's New York Times on Spike Lee's new movie, "Oldboy," we all were irate. The movie is a "reinterpretation” of Park Chanwook’s 2003 cult classic of the same title. In the original, there is an intense fight scene that was shot in one uninterrupted long shot (see clip below). Spike Lee's version started the fight scene in the hallway, like the original, and then tripled the length by having it also include three parking lot ramps. The article … more »
The book that has bubbled up to the top of our reading pile is Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality by Danny Meyer (founder and co-owner of 11 of Manhattan's most influential restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Tabla, The Modern, Blue Smoke, and Shake Shack). This one is a keeper (and sharer), which means I'm writing and underlining a lot in my version AND I want to make sure others are aware of it -- so share means share a link, not my treasured … more »
On Sunday, November 10, the San Francisco Chronicle had a piece in the Opinion section about the San Francisco Unified School District's new vision for food. Of course, that may seem like a tired subject that's be rehashed over and over as efforts … more »
You write what?? Some people may not know that I have Spidey Life where I write articles for a website called iGolf.com. I've been doing that for years. It is fun because I get to write about stuff I really enjoy -- golf course architecture and … more »
While doing research for another project of mine, I stumbled upon something way cool. In a Voice of America article about the America's Cup there was a section titled, "From Edison to Ellison." Huh? Edison as in Thomas Edison? Connected to sailing? … more »
Today I discovered something pretty cool -- a clever way of carrying ID, cards, cash and a key slide on the backside of your smartphone. It's called a Grab N Go Band. Made of a unique die-cut piece of rubber, it is designed to fit snugly over … more »
Jedemi [pronounced Je-de-my] is about clues, connections and creativity. It’s about synthesis and synergy. It’s about energetically engaging, empowering and encouraging others. Learn more »
This is an incredible piece which can easily be viewed during a break (only 3-minutes long). It … more »
The thought crossed my mind when I read a story about Jonathan Kaplan. He’s the guy who brought the … more »
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