Car monogamy
Some people live in the same house for their whole lives. Some people have the same husband (!) for their whole lives. And some people keep the same car for their whole lives. Read more
Filed Under Art, History & traditions, Modern Life
(Very) Close together
I used to work side by side with my boyfriend. For more than one year, our tables were 30 cm apart. And not only we didn’t think it was a problem, but also enjoyed the fact that we were so close. But then I got another job proposal and moved away. And, all of a sudden, we rediscovered how good life was when we meet at the end of the day and have news to share.
Michael Roach and Christie McNally will not be able to find that out. At least, not without breaking their life vowel. Read more
Filed Under History & traditions, Modern Life
More black than white, and yet so much difference
Most Brazilian newspapers today are talking about a study from IPEA (the Research Institute of Applicable Economy, in Brazil) that says that by the end of this year the black population will be bigger than the white one (bare in mind that, according to convention adopted in the country, a black person is anyone who claims to be black or brown, and the black population is the sum of all blacks and mulattos).
Reading that, made me think of an episode that happened back in 1996 to a friend. Read more
Filed Under History & traditions, Human Rights, Media & Society, Modern Life, Sport
Sweet activism
I personally love all forms of activism. I find Banksy work pure genius. The AAA stickers are fun and straight to the point. And even the controversial street graffiti - when done the right way - is something I love.
But there is something about what I’m calling today “sweet activism” that is even more irresistible to me. Like Guerrilha Gardening. Or the recent work of Swedish artist Urika Erdes. Instead of a slap on the face, this kind of activism works as a smile. And I think they are the most efficient way to remind us that public space is our space (and not commercial space as most companies seem to think…).
Filed Under Art, Diversity, Media & Society, Modern Life
Biodegradable furniture
One of my dearest friends back home is a furniture designer. He only uses really good material in his work and frowns at me every time I buy anything ikea-like, because he believes the real sustainable action is using the same table, cabinet or bed for generations and generations.
Although I think he is right, I also think it’s impossible to convince people to have the same furniture for over 10 years when we are living in such a fashionable design world. And this might be the reason why home-stuff brands like Montauk Sofa, Umbra and Looolo Textiles are getting so much attention: their products, which are not meant to last forever, promise to be totally sustainable. More than that, they promise to be biodegradable. Read more
Filed Under Environment, Modern Life
Would you give me your IQ number?
Think quick: if you had only one question to ask someone you are interested in dating, what would that be?
Although I might not know you personally, I’m ready to bet that your question does not include black and white circles, squares and triangles. And that’s why I’m also ready to bet that Intelligentpeople.com, a new dating website, will never become a hit. To sign in to the service you have to go through one of those IQ tests with not only one circle, square, triangle question, but 18! Read more
Filed Under Media & Society, Modern Life
When a logo goes wrong
Let’s get it straight: we all make mistakes. And when they become bloggers’ favorite joke and even reach serious media it become a painful job to face it.
That’s why the minds behind the new (and close to be retired) logo of UK Office of Government Commerce have all my sympathy. Read more
Filed Under Media & Society, Modern Life