Alison Sommer '05: Depression sucks but still there are things to be said.
I'm going through a bout of depression, so I'm not going to be posting much these days I'm just going to draw your attention to a few things (clicking the links brings much enlightenment):Allie of...
View ArticlePatrick Ganey: Broth
There are many times when broth is the best medicine. With a nagging sore throat, I came home at lunch and remembered a small pot of chicken stock in the back of the fridge. A quick sniff confirmed...
View ArticleKelly O'Brien '12: "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and...
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” - Rumi
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Hidden Hotline: Only Kids Can See this Lenticular Message
[ By WebUrbanist in Design& Guerilla Ads & Marketing. ] Children already at risk may also risk further abuse if they are seen to be seeking help, hence this twist on lenticular printing – a...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: Modular Bright Idea: Colorful São Paulo Sidewalk Tea Shop
[ By WebUrbanist in Architecture& Offices & Commercial. ] A blend of fun, flexible, efficient and honest, The Gourmet Tea shop design in Brazil’s biggest city is both regional and universal,...
View ArticleKen Wedding's Reading Blog: Slipping into another mind
One of the books that Nancy added to my Nook before it became a Christmas present was The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. What a great gift.Elizabeth MoonIf you've read enough of these postings, you...
View ArticleKevin Draper '10: Derrick Rose and Royce White, Brothers at Arms
The deeper the Bulls advance in these playoffs, the more questions are asked about Derrick Rose’s absence. Rose was “medically cleared” to play way back at the beginning of March, but has yet to suit...
View ArticleCarleton Athletics: Carleton College 5K for Hope
This Saturday, May 11, Carleton will host the 5K for Hope. The race will begin at 11:00am at the Carleton College Rec Center. Registration is still open, and all proceeds generated from the race will...
View ArticleCarleton News: Eric Tretbar '86 presents Northfield premiere of his latest...
Former Carleton College cinema & media studies (CAMS) instructor Eric Tretbar, Class of 1986, returns to campus this Saturday, May 11, for the Northfield premiere of his latest feature film, "Girl...
View ArticleCarleton Athletics: Men's Tennis: Quartet Lands on All-MIAC List
Four members of the Carleton College men’s tennis team earned All-MIAC honors for the 2013 season, following a second-place finish in both the regular season and conference playoffs. Seniors Paul...
View ArticleCarleton Athletics: Women's Tennis: Half-Dozen Tabbed to All-MIAC Squad
Six members of the Carleton College women’s tennis team earned All-MIAC honors for the 2013 season, following the team’s second consecutive conference playoff championship. Senior Bridget Doyle and...
View ArticleDavid Ocker '73: Ivy 200?-2013
Ivy, our tuxedo cat, passed away this morning. Ivy's full name was Miss Ivy Turnstiles Smith-Perkette, a name which requires some explanation. We named her after Ivy Smith a character in the...
View ArticleCarleton Athletics: Women's Tennis: Knights to Open NCAA Championships on Friday
It’s a regional repeat for the Carleton College women’s tennis team. For the second consecutive year, the Knights earned the MIAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Just like last year,...
View ArticleMargaret Taylor: greencat365
I know, this blog has posted about Klingon music before, but this one’s too good to miss:
View ArticleKen Wedding's CompGov Blog: Not everyone is intimidated
Recent news reports have concentrated on government efforts to stifle opposition. Andrew E. Kramer, writing in The New York Times, reports on a large protest in Moscow. Is the government less powerful...
View ArticleChet Haase: Things I Believe: Thoughts for Friday
Never put off till tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely.Early to bed, early to rise. Again. Dammit.A friend in need is a friend of somebody else.A house divided against itself cannot stand home...
View ArticleKurt Kohlstedt '02: GIF-fiti: Trippy Animated Street Art Photos by INSA
[ By Steph in Art& Street Art & Graffiti. ] Unlike most street art, INSA‘s murals weren’t made to be seen in person – they’re best viewed online. That’s because the UK-based artist...
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