Category Archives: USA

vegetarian friendly travel

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

As a long-time vegetarian, I’m always happy to discover any resource for vegetarian-friendly travel. This helpful infographic from Berlin-based Get Your Guide offers some good tips and information. I never travel without consulting HappyCow.net. h/t to GetYourGuide  

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No Tech Zone

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

San Francisco artist and filmmaker Ivan Cash thinks that city residents and visitors need to be reminded to put down their devices once in a while and just be in the moment. A good reminder for all of us to be … Continue reading →

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Books on the L

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

In order to encourage users of their system to read more, the Chicago Transit Authority will be leaving books in train cars from October 12 to 18. Riders will be able to choose from a selection of fiction and non-fiction … Continue reading →

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More Than Just Parks

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

More Than Just Parks is the brainchild of filmmaking brothers Will and Jim Pattiz.The goal of the project is to raise awareness about the treasures that we have in America’s 59 National Parks through inspiring videos. The Pattiz brothers intend … Continue reading →

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Ban This Book

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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Hemingway the Hoarder

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Ernest Hemingway was one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, but he was also a big time hoarder. A new exhibition, “Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars”, at New York City’s grand Morgan Library and Museum is packed with examples of … Continue reading →

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Defend Your Freedom To Read

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Held during the last week of September each year, Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about the ongoing threats of censorship in the United States. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community—readers, authors, … Continue reading →

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Craft Endures

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you have followed the career of travel show host/celebrity chef/author and raconteur Anthony Bourdain, you won’t be surprised to hear that he has collaborated with the makers of Balvenie single malt whisky to create a series of short films … Continue reading →

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Word on the Street

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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New York Slice

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Brian D. Butler
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