Web Wandering Wednesdays

Remember these? Yeah, I can't believe it's only Wednesday either. Lately I've been reading Daryl Lang's well written personal blog that touches on everything from politics and religion to personal matters. Hmm.. sounds like topics I'd be likely to bring up on a first date. He works downtown and has been closely following the controversy surrounding the "Ground Zero Mosque." Recently, he cleverly photographed establishments that are the same distance from the World Trade Center as the proposed Mosque site - a post that got picked up on Gawker, Gothamist, and the Village Voice among others. Reactions were mixed but he started a huge conversation and got us all thinking.The photos featured New Yorkers, perhaps Muslims, Christians, Jews, etc. working together and going about their daily business. But it also featured a strip club, an Irish pub, an off beating track and other establishments that Sarah Palin would no doubt deem as immoral. And that's just the beginning. The fast food joints and pizza deemed as "healthy" cohabit the space without opposition. See Daryl's original post here. And reactions to his post here.

Web Wandering Wednesdays

I know.. I only have two hours for this. But I was busy doing important stuff today, like uploading photos of my Colorado trip and going on an intense run with my roommate.

So a few weeks ago, I went to my first Likemind event. I mentioned the event in my previous post - a guide to surviving unemployment. There were some seriously interesting, inspiring and talented people at the coffee shop meet up. Two who stood out were the host, Teri Karush Rogers and frequent attendee, Shayna Kulik.

Teri was a former contributor to the New York Times and recently founded the website BrickUnderground New York, which "explores the art and science of vertical living in New York City. The site features tips for dealing with New York City apartments from navigating the Co-op board to finding a service that does your errands for you.

 Shayna developed a passion for patterns while working in fashion. She realized she could offer unique insight and channeled her interests into Pattern Pulp. From what I understand, the site has grown from a website about textiles to observations on trends and has even developed into a successful consulting business. Hello inspiration! And female power!

Web Wandering Wednesdays

As you know, I'm a regular reader of Cup of Joe, Joanna Goddard's blog. I had to share her very inspiring post that included cooking, great photography, wine and what seemed to be, good company. All the important things in life right?! According to Joanna's post, photographer Karen Mordechai invites people into (what looks like) her amazing home to cook a fantastic meal led by a chef. I scrolled through the post to find a fellow Skidmore Grad (go liberal arts!) who started the delicious artisan ice cream truck Van Leeuwen seen here with his wife and business partner. I don't remember him from school but it's always inspiring to hear about someone from my college who paved their own way and took an interesting path. For more photos and the full blog post about the event, check out Joanna and Karen's blog and hopefully it will give you some ideas for Memorial Day celebration fare.

via Cup of Joe

via Karen Mordechai's blog Sunday Suppers

Web Wandering Wednesdays

Today I'm starting a new weekly series where I highlight a newly discovered, interesting website. Check out the blog www.forme-foryou.com. Written by a graphic designer living in the city and features pretty pictures, shopping & cooking adventures and interesting links. Here's the picture that recently caught my attention..