David Brooks in the NY Times:
The daily activities most associated with happiness are sex, socializing after work and having dinner with others. The daily activity most injurious to happiness is commuting. According to one study, joining a group that meets even just once a month produces the same happiness gain as doubling your income. According [...]

I have a big crush on New Bohemia Signs. I’ve had my eye on them for a while - they do great work - handpainted signs, gold gilding, etc. etc. I kind of cold contacted them to redo their website/try to intern there. (Josh Luke works there and pointed me in the [...]

I find it strange that one of my best sources for new music is NPR’s Marketplace, which is a business show. They post the songs they use for their segues on their website and here’s one I heard on the show, and another by the same artist:
Mux Mool: Get Better John
Mux Mool: Skulltaste

Nosaj Thing Visual Show Compilation Test Shoot from Adam Guzman on Vimeo.