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An exercise for artists, pundits, writers — and basically everyone else. (Related Q: Is Ed Ruscha an alien?)

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Hero of Noticing Jim Bachor's pothole delights. Plus, a video installment of The Heard.

Jun 16

TAoN No. 113: A slew of useful tips and ideas. Plus: Color Code update, and more.

Jun 13

Part two in a series on coping with social media — including a slight defense of Facebook. Plus, The Heard

Jun 9

It's been a year since TAoN's expansion experiment began. Here's what's next. Plus an installment of The Heard

Jun 4

TAoN No. 112: Attention as a doorway. Plus TAoN's anniversary! And a new missing word, some "Best Advice," and more.

May 30

Steps toward personal social media sanity (part 1). Plus a new installment of The Heard

May 26

How to make the most of other people. Plus a new installment of The Heard.

May 19

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