Category Archives: Cool Things

Cool Things – 11.08.05

I’m on my way out, hoping to catch the Latin Choreographers Festival tonight.  Here are a few things that caught my eye this week: Scenes from our backyard “farm”.  Cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, red cherry peppers, figs and grapes.  Last … Continue reading

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Cool Things – 11.03.25

The Biomimicry Institute promotes learning from and then emulating natural forms, processes, and ecosystems to create more sustainable and healthier human technologies and designs.   I heard its founder, Janine Benyus interviewed on Free Forum a few months back, and ever … Continue reading

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Cool Things – 11.03.18

Some cool things that have crossed my path recently: I saw this piece by artist and designer Dorothy Hafner at the Brooklyn Museum.  (I apologize for the poor quality of the photo!)  Take a look at the good photos of … Continue reading

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