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A Real Green Revolution, Terra Madre 2008

With great fanfare and after a lot of fundraising Slow Food Charlotte accomplished the huge task of sending over 14 people to Turin Italy for Terra Madre 2008. As a part of the observer arm of the delegation we were there to experience something special and unique. Which if you are in to food, culture, […]

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The First Great Forage

The whirlwind of Andy’s life never stops, rarely slows, and is always ready to start up again. Why? Because he’s insane. Anyhow, the voices urge me onward. Recently I was able to organize and participate in a Slow Food Charlotte event that was with a local forager named Reed. A rule on foragers. They know […]

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Your Mind and Your Life, Fighting Irrationality

I love to experience life and the world. To many it looks like I am defiant or full of challenge but really it is a zest for the experience. Maybe I have some kinesthesia issues. Recently during a scuba trip on Grand Cayman I was to find myself in a position I have rarely, if […]

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Pinballing around the Big City

We’re back from our quick stint in New York City. Whenever we are in the area I feel like crack is in the water. Our senses–palate–[eyes](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciordia/sets/72157594518153454/ “Flickr NYC Set”), were sated. Let’s catch up those that weren’t following the (http://twitter.com/ciordia9)’s, or [photos on the go](http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=30231516%40N00&q=moblog+newyorkcity&m=tags “Flickr + moBlog”). What do you do in the city […]

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Few Moments in NYC

Finally caught some free wi-fi in the [Grumpies](http://cafegrumpy.com “Cafe Grumpy”). Quickly checking my email in detail, saying hi to a few in IM, responding to some [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciordia/), but about to brave the cold and windy streets again to catch the Mary Poppins play. The [GTD](http://www.davidco.com) seminar was fantastic and I’m processing notes for a writeup […]

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Heading to NYC

I can’t seem to get enough of the cold weather so we’re going to head to New York and stay in the city a few days. Arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday, we’ve got to hunker down to a [David Allen](http://www.davidco.com) [seminar](http://www.davidco.com/seminars/seminar_the_roadmap.php) on Thursday. Robin’s really been getting into the GTD swing and once we’re both equalized […]

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Evening Out, NoDa & Joe Firstman

We stepped out after work yesterday to shop around the North Davidson st. ([NoDa](http://www.noda.org/)) area and planned on attending the “[Joe Firstman Band with Friends & Family](http://www.neighborhoodtheater.com/shows.asp?fshow=559)” concert at [Neighborhood Theater](http://www.neighborhoodtheater.com/).

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