Is it just me or is anyone else tired of celebrities who seduce us into buying their schlock and then THEY give it to charity? On February 24, 2011, I came across a headline on my Twitter timeline which read: “Why are black pop stars performing at the behest of dictators?” Written by Lori Adelman, the story came courtesy of The Griot an African American online journal. I immediately clicked on the link and was surprised to find that not only had Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Usher performed for Libyan dictator Mouammar Qaddafi, but they accepted a $1 Million paycheck…. [ Read More ]

ithinkyoushould. Get to know someone smarter than you. When I recall my creative design studio days chez Bruce Mau, Del Terrelonge and Yabu Pushelberg, I will always remember one of the many Life Gems I learned sitting next to Bruce in one of those timeless Eames chairs. It was this: No matter what station in life somebody happens to be in, whatever their personal triumphs and struggles, no matter their apparent educational level, you can always learn something. No, he didn’t say exactly those words, but the vibe of the studio environment was generally like that. What he did say…. [ Read More ]

ithinkyoushould. Get to Know the Stuff White People Like. If you have been living under a rock, or have been pre-occupied with your Life [ya, me too!], or too busy updating your Facebook and/or Twitter accounts then you might not have heard/read/noticed with any regularity Christian Lander’s blogsite, Stuff White People Like. I came to the site rather inauspiciously and without fanfare about 2 years ago. Pregnant with my second daughter, I felt the “need” to stay current and up to date. My way of doing this, in addition to reading newspapers, was surfing. I would find recipes, design innovations,…. [ Read More ]