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The Poignant Tale Behind a Celebrated Civil War Sketch

Odds are there isn’t a Civil War buff living who hasn’t seen a copy of this remarkable pencil sketch (above) by special artist Edwin Forbes, which Forbes labeled as “William J. Jackson, Sergt. Maj. 12th N.Y. Vol.—Sketched at Stoneman’s Switch, near Fredricksburg [sic], Va. Jan. 27th, 1863.” The young noncom has gazed back at us […]

The Heist

On Saturday, September 9th, the Gotham Gal and I arrived at JFK airport after an eight-hour flight from Paris. While waiting for our luggage, I got pushed a notification in my web3 wallet that there was an NFT drop underway that I could participate in. So I clicked on the link, signed the transaction, and […]

The Remarkable Benefits of Art Journals — decor8

Within the course, I took the opportunity to guide my students through the process of art journaling in a creative and visually captivating manner. With tools like stickers, markers, washi tape, magazine cutouts, and even decorative gift wrap, I demonstrated how effortlessly art pages in a journal can become a canvas for self-expression. Witnessing the […]

What does the art of carbon-free gardening mean?

Outwardly, gardens look like sustainable spaces that help absorb excess carbon from the atmosphere. While this might be true, not all gardens help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. Some gardens contribute to carbon pollution. Unfortunately, most gardeners are not even aware that their gardens are a source of carbon and other greenhouse gas pollutants. Even so, […]

The Rabbit Hole: The Definitive Developer’s Podcast: 305. Mastering the Art of Closure- Conquering WIPs in Life and Work with Brian Lam

In agile development, it’s important to eliminate work in progress (WIP) as much as possible, since it can reduce productivity, scatter focus, and increase wait time for new functionality. But what if the same were true for WIP challenges we face in life? That was the revelation of today’s guest, Brian Lam, whose recent new […]

RIP Alan Arkin – Brad Feld

Alan Arkin is one of my favorite actors. I just saw a note that he passed away yesterday. I expect I’ll look like him when I lose my hair since he looks like my dad. And every time I see Alan Arkin, I think of my dad. If you see me driving my Jeep around […]