The not-so-fun side of the toy business
There’s a beloved and well-run small specialty store chain in Boston called Magic Beans. They are known for offering quality juvenile products and toys, alongside excellent…
A little walk down memory lane with my mom
I’ve posted before about how Zappos once did something really nice for my mom. It’s a story that went a bit crazy online and was subsequently…
Only the Mafia is more secretive than this industry
There’s been a bit of press buzz about a new candy line, created by a 15-year-old. It’s called Unreal Brands. The news stories focus on the…
Sorry, Young Man, You’re Not the Most Important Demographic in Tech
That’s the title of a great short piece in the Atlantic, by the senior editor of the Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal. Although we live that reality every…
Sneaking around in the basement, and where it landed me
Teenagers. Basements. It’s the perfect recipe for trouble. I once did my own teenage basement maneuver. And well, my children, it got me sent to boarding…
Can People Learn to be More Innovative?
One of the coolest things about mentoring another person is that they often force you to new realizations and insights. This happened to me recently when…
Paying Full Price is for Saps
“I never pay retail.” “You wouldn’t believe what a deal I got on this.” “I’ll wait until it goes on sale.” If you are talking about…
The Motley Fool Take on 3-D Printing
Ever since I saw a 3-D printer available for a $15/hour at a college design lab, I’ve been convinced of its eventual ubiquity. Remember when only…
Sleeping with a stranger: via AirBnB
Meet Jon. Meet his dog Pilot. Jon’s a filmmaker. He grew up in Washington D.C. He lives there today. He knows all the best insider places…
Making satisfying reality of a Pinterest pin
I did it. I really made a project I saw on Pinterest. Yes, I’ve visited a restaurant I pinned (Fatty Crab in NYC–a delicious success). And…
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