Posts by Rich
Dear Ricardo: Two New Habits Improved My Life
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events to be more grateful and mindful. March 26, 2019 Dear Ricardo, As you are aware, I’ve been on a kick of self-improvement lately. I have found, among other things, that two recent…
Read MoreBook Rec: Digital Minimalism
If you’re not in Hollywood, less screen time is better. For the last six months, I haven’t worn headphones during my commutes. I began looking around me in the train car, known as the “L” in Chicago. The amount of people staring at their phones or wearing headphones alarms me. I’ve decided it’s not…
Read MoreBook Rec: A Little History of the World
A Little History of the World invites you on a journey through time, revealing ideas and discoveries that help us understand our world today. I visited New York recently. Within my four days there, I ventured to The Met three times; it’s the most impressive museum I’ve ever been in. Of course I wanted…
Read MoreWiki Rabbit Hole: LaCroix to Bluetooth
Turn a borderline-addictive habit into an opportunity to learn more about the world. Like previous Wiki rabbit holes, I stared blankly at my screen waiting for inspiration. Just to the right of my computer, a Passionfruit LaCroix sat half-full. Aha! And so we begin! A quick refresher on the concept: I often used…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: My New York Trip
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. February 8, 2019 Dear Ricardo, I just returned from spending the week (and all my money) in New York. Blisters cover my feet. My brown shoes aren’t meant to walk this city. But…
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