Profile of my advisor in the NYT. Why is it in the arts section? Not quite sure.
Word. I knew how to get around the NYT paywall and happily bought a subscription. As the author suggests, I like being treated as an adult.
Great description of Jonathan Coulton and his compelling alternative model for supporting himself.
Nice oped by Viviana Zelizer about why it's considered so bad to give money as a gift.
"Why not offer legal protections to the ugly, as we do with racial, ethnic and religious minorities, women and handicapped individuals?"