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Podcast Spotlight: Presidential
The podcast that has my attention these days is Presidential. Considering I’m a native Washingtonian who was brought to tears by American history (both by grades and boredom), Presidential is a godsend for me. The political literacy of many of my clients is staggering. It’s hilarious the lengths I go to to avoid political chit-chat, but 14 episodes in, it’s already come in handy whilst chit-chatting over the recycling bin.
How we’re committing to zero-waste eating out
A few weeks ago when I wrote about the Darshan Karat, the man who generated only two trash bags in one year, I committed to bringing my own containers to restaurants to reduce the trash generated by bringing leftovers home. It breaks my heart when we carry home stacks of styrofoam clamshells that are only a fifth full.
The true fate of all of your things
Recently, this quote on Instagram jumped out at me:
Everything you have will one day be given. - Kahlil Gibran
In searching for it on the web later, I couldn’t find it. Left to wonder about Gibran’s intended meaning and context, I assigned a literal meaning.
How to get organized for tax season
Watch a vintage Inspired Office segment on Let’s Talk Live below and click here to listen to my tax time advice on the Kojo Nnamdi show.
A tech-free desk?
Imagine sitting down at a desk that is straight out of the 20th century: beautiful pens, favorite notebooks, blank paper, perhaps some art supplies, not a device in sight. Believe it or not, you can get away with a tech-free desk - if it’s your second desk.
How I used Evernote this week to create a digital vision board
When I saved this note to Evernote this week, I couldn’t believe that I didn’t already have a “Vision Board” tag in my “Personal” notebook. My sister forwarded me an email announcing new homes for sale in our favorite American vacation town, Alys Beach on the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s panhandle.