Can't tell you how long I laughed at this.
All Awards Are Stupid
I'm not posting this 'cause I love Jerry (though I'm a big fan), I posting this 'cause I love all the awards talk. So great.
Skinner
Hahahahah
Reasons To Stay Alive
An excerpt from Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig.
Shoes That Grow Five Sizes In Five Years For Kids In Developing Countries
Photo Credit: Buzzfeed
Photo Credit: Buzzfeed
Kenton Lee (shown above) started Because International with a few friends in 2006, a nonprofit devoted to “working with and helping those in extreme poverty.”
Lee and his team initially tried to give the idea to companies like Nike, Crocs, and Toms, but none of them expressed any interest. Eventually they found a “shoe development company” called Proof of Concept who agreed to help them with the design.
The shoe is made out of a high quality soft leather on top and "extremely durable rubber soles similar material to a tire," Lee said. They expand through a simple system of buckles, snaps, and pegs. The shoes last a minimum of five years and expand five sizes in that time. The small size will fit preschoolers through fifth graders, while the large will fit fifth through ninth graders.
The shoes cost $10 a pair, and each pair goes into a “duffle bag” that can fit 50 pairs of shoes. Once one organization’s duffle bag is full, Because International ships it to the organization that flies with them to one of seven countries.
Donors can either buy shoes to distribute themselves or buy a pair of shoes and choose one of five American nonprofit organizations to distribute them to orphanages and churches around the world. So far about 2,500 children across seven countries are wearing the shoes.
Is this not one of the most amazing ideas? I thought this was just incredible.
Tom & Lorenzo's Mad Men Style Blog
I can't describe how much I love this Mad Men style blog. I wish I'd known of its existence years ago, I would've loved to have followed along with their posts as I watched episodes in real time. If you've ever watched the show and enjoyed it, there's the slightest chance that you might really love the blog as much as I do. It's just so well written, I really can't get enough of it. You can read some for yourself from the links below.
Episode 8: Severance
Episode 9: New Business
Episode 10: The Forecast
Episode 11: Time & Life
Episode 12: Lost Horizon
Episode 13: The Milk and Honey Route
Episode 14: Person To Person
Uber
I know I'm late to this party, but I finally starting using Uber earlier this month when I was on vacation in Palm Beach. Verdict? LOVED IT.
Why the hell don't people gush about this app more? I don't know if I'd want to (or feel comfortable) using it in New York City, but on vacation it makes so much sense to use. Especially since cabs are so bloody expensive.
And maybe this is a dumb detail, but I love the fact that you can follow the car along on the app as its on its way to pick you up.
If you haven't tried it out yet, but you're curious - you can get a free ride if you use a coupon code that a friend refers you. (And since we're friends... you can use referral code: elizabethh1835 if you so please.)
Kiss Cam
Even if this video was faked, I still love it.
Depop
Ummm, this seems amazing. I feel like this app might basically be a more modern (and fun) version of eBay.
Sidenote: Happy Birthday, Marla! You're the kindest person I know and I love you an unholy amount. I hope your day was lovely!
Life Advice For Struggling Artists By Matthew Weiner
Matthew Weiner (the creator of Mad Men) just wrote this really great piece for Fast Company and if you've ever tried to create anything - I think you'll get a lot out of reading it.