Month April 2007

Popularized idolatry gives back

Whoa. Did you see the total raised by last week’s American Idol “Gives Back“? It’s over $60 million so far… and counting. What do you think about that? What are is the historical and cultural perspective for this “instant” fund-raising…

Ode to the Drew Theater

It sits forlornly in the middle of Monticello, just south of Main Street. Alone and unused, it was once one of Monticello’s busiest and most entertaining sites for teenagers, families, friends, and out-of-towners. It’s the Drew Theater. Every small town…

Is it fair?

Scott Adams, Dilbert creator, has a great post about “what is fair?” To him, fairness is in the eye of the beholder, apparently. Check it out here.

Speak up

Ron Luce says that “those who speak up shape the culture.” I totally agree. So why are you silent… inactive… apathetic? Make the world a better place. Make someone else’s life more enjoyable. Invest. Engage. Matter.

New design

I’m pleased to present to you the new design for Notes from the Trail. Let me know what you think, and what you’d like to see in the future. For a designer who’s also a cheapo, it was hard to…