I work for a big retailer. I live for real sustainability. These sides of me are at odds like Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana. Okay. Yes, my alternate persona isn’t a pop icon or a sorta unpopular middle-schooler. But, hear me out — the Miley-me, the real me, is a…

We’ve all seen the split-screen reposts. But, why has this become such a phenomenon? —

NOTE: this is the original of a piece I reworked/reposted here. https://curiosityshots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Girton-Road-2.m4a 2016 marked the unimaginable. The start of the end — or the end — of the short film platform, Vine. In October of that same year, Twitter announced that starting the following January, Vine would put in place…

Collective grief has been around since the formation of tribes and communities, but it has adapted in recent years to match where we connect most — online. — When my grandpa passed away in early 2013, I was devastated. We all were. He was the ever-patient patriarch of our family and community. Throughout his funeral service and shiva, I cried. The moment my silent heaves stopped, my eyes would meet someone else’s and I’d start all over again…

A friendly guide to turn that paralyzing dread into progress — If there was ever a time to have a colony of butterflies growing in your belly, it’s now. As wildfires rage in the west, tropical storms batter the south, and leaders refuse to take any action, let alone pass a comprehensive green plan that target the biggest polluters (the 100…

I didn’t see a single Sasquatch in the three weeks I spent in the Pacific North West. Instead, I saw some of the most environmentally friendly cityscapes. — We had barely left the bus terminal when our guide cheerfully boomed into his headset, “Some of you might have heard a faint buzzing since you got on the bus. If not, take a listen.” He paused. “Now you hear it, right? …

This isn’t another essay on masks. This is another essay on pandemic innovation. BC (Before Coronavirus), regular mask use to prevent the spread of illness and keep pollution out of our delicate lungs was commonplace in East Asian countries. By 2013, face masks became a fashion statement. …

After a brief re-education on accessibility, I came across this Tweet of a socially distanced concert with wide aisles, flexible seating arrangements, and a huge Jumbotron on stage. My mind immediately raced with all the possibilities for an inclusive future. — In the five months since the initial coronavirus lockdowns started we’ve seen tremendous changes in all aspects of our lives — from the way we move throughout the day to the conversations we’re engaging in. As someone who’s taken more neoclassical art history courses than she’d care to admit, I…

Weeks or maybe months ago — I’m not sure, time is much less precise during Stay at Home — my thumb led me to an Instagram post that showed acne in a fresh, unashamed, unfiltered light. At least it was all these things to me. These photos highlighted acne and…