Monthly Archives: July 2008
What I’ll Miss About Boston… & What You Should Visit
Today’s post is by Matt Kepnes, world traveler and writer. Matt, who is from Boston, is setting off on his next big adventure this week. In this article, he reflects on what he’ll miss about Boston, and gives you an insider’s look at the must-visit sites in his home city. * It’s a matter of … Continue reading
Lessons from the Washerwomen
I’d do my own laundry, but there’s no laundromat where we live in Mexico City. Instead, once a week or so, I take the bag of laundry down the street to one of the two family-run laundry services on our block. I weigh the clothes with the washerwoman, I wait to receive my receipt, and … Continue reading
The Tipping Point
Even the dog wants a tip. What, exactly, was the tipping point? When did everyone start putting out a tip jar? I don’t know about you, but it seems like I went to bed one night a few years ago and woke up the next morning to a well-orchestrated plot: the tip jar had become … Continue reading
How to Work from Home
Back when I was still on the hamster wheel of 9-to-5 work, I’d wake up to the sound of Francisco’s sleep and spirit shattering alarm clock and start the day grumbling. More mornings than not, I would promptly start crying and ask whether I really had to go to work. On March 17, 2004–yes, I … Continue reading
The Problem with Interviews
Some doors aren’t meant to be opened. A few months ago, I was thrilled to land an interview with a famous chef. I’d followed this person’s career for awhile, had done due diligence in preparation for the interview, and was certain I had crafted questions that would result in a story that presented the chef … Continue reading