by Alicia M. Locher

Overheard on the train last night, “Allison, you said this morning he and your mom aren’t good for you, but they’re all you have so you keep going back to them. I am here for you. Let me be your support network.”

Thanks, stranger on the train, for being a good friend. Thank you, dear friends for being my support through thick and thin.

shopethica:

Great crash course on the social and environmental impacts of the fast-fashion model from Online MBA.

tlmonde:

A Two-Minute Introduction To The World Of Fast Fashion | Tout Le Monde

Fast fashion’s effects on the environment and the quality if fashion.

Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

Sarah Williams

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jamesnord:

I saw this couple last night in Bryant Park and asked them if I could snap their photo. After showing them the results, I sat down for a chat. The first leaves were shaking themselves off the trees in the strong breeze and I asked what the occasion for their picturesque picnic was figuring an anniversary or birthday. The man put his cards down and smiled at me saying, “I have been married to the best girl in the world for 30 years, I am doing my best to make sure she knows that.”

jamesnord:

I saw this couple last night in Bryant Park and asked them if I could snap their photo. After showing them the results, I sat down for a chat. The first leaves were shaking themselves off the trees in the strong breeze and I asked what the occasion for their picturesque picnic was figuring an anniversary or birthday. The man put his cards down and smiled at me saying, “I have been married to the best girl in the world for 30 years, I am doing my best to make sure she knows that.”

(via npr)

A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

Albert Einstein

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Jellies at the Shedd Aquarium!

Jellies at the Shedd Aquarium!

Big cities have bustling corridors where saying “hello” would be out of place. But there are plenty of places, even within the most densely packed city, which lend themselves to neighborly acknowledgement: an apartment building, an office, a quieter residential street. After all, the feeling of connectedness is one of the benefits of living in a city. Let’s make sure to utilize it. It’s good for us.

Why You Should Say ‘Hello’ to Strangers on the Street (via theatlantic)

Hello everyone! *waves* — Tanya

This is so true! Recently acquired some unique pottery from some friendly neighbors and met new friends at a party who spotted us at Baker and Nosh. Uptonians rejoice!

(via npr)

arpeggia:

“Aqueous Electro”, new underwater ink photos by Mark Mawson

Related post: Aqueous Fluoreau

One more reason I love living in Chicago!

One more reason I love living in Chicago!

One more reason I love living in Chicago!

One more reason I love living in Chicago!