I Went to Paris Without my iPhone–and Loved It

by Alden Wicker
May 5, 2012

About a year ago, the last of my friends without a smartphone finally gave in. He had been so proud (or obstinate, rather) about his flip phone. When we met up for a catch up drink, I didn’t even notice him pull out his iPhone until he asked, “Notice anything?”...

Get This Green App! Paper Karma

It’s not often I develop such an intimate relationship with a green app. Usually I think it’s a really cool idea and then forget all about it. (Sorry, iRecycle.) But this app couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been living in my current apartment for six months, and...

Tip for Flying Zen: Get a Window Seat and a Camera

I spent Christmas in Phoenix. It was wonderful and sunny and relaxing, with just a tiny bite of cold. But I just need to say this: Get a window seat. I had forgotten the wonder I held when I used to fly out to Phoenix when I was 10, 11,...

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