Today's Articles (15/8/2025)
The Quintessential Urban Design of ‘Sesame Street’ (via Modern Mrs Darcy)
Oscar, no longer sequestered to just a garbage can, also pops out of recycling and compost bins, an addition that was years ahead of New York’s mandatory composting for residents.
In her memoir, the actress Loretta Long, who played Susan, wrote about the significance of her character and Gordon living and owning property on Sesame Street. “Not only were we a Black married couple, we also owned that house,” Long said. “We had some strange tenants like Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and Ernie and Bert. But, we were landlords, which was not the typical case for Black families on television.”
CEOs tighten grip on workplace culture, dialing back flexibility
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The Post-Vacation Slump Is Real—Here’s How to Snap Out of It
“I often recommend that my clients bring home a small memento from their trip to help carry the sense of relaxation and inspiration into their daily lives,” Green says. She suggests placing a photo from the trip on your desk as a visual reminder, or carrying around a small souvenir.