I don’t think too much about the clothes I wear (and don’t wear) until I have to move. And then it’s just embarrassing to see the number of boxes that my stuffed closet and dresser translates into. If you have a similar affliction, the good news is you’ll probably be able to put together a fresh…

Review of Virginia Postrel, The Substance of Style (2004, Harper Perennial, Paperback) Virginia Postrel’s The Substance of Style is a book I’ve been meaning to read for a long time.  Postrel has a rare combination of talents: her writing is fluid, vivid, and memorable, her writing is informed by careful economic reasoning, and despite…

Just over a month ago, I ran into a friend at a CES event. While I see this friend around town once in a while, this was the first time I’d seen him in a non-casual setting since Blogworld 4 months earlier. After exchanging the usual pleasantries, he asked me an odd question: “Is…

Welcome to Week Two of the Lifehack Great Big Summer Giveaway. Last week we talked about home life, relaxation, and generally getting things together outside of work. This week, we’re going to the office, or wherever you work, to get your best ideas about making your work life work for you. Today, I want to talk…