Convenience is an illusion

Recently at an event here in Ithaca where folks were discussing the future of our economy, a friend of ours pointed out that a lot of alternatives to the status quo (capitalism, big box stores, etc.) are inconvenient. He said that this might be a barrier to folks adopting these alternatives, and asked if we [...]

Shirari Won the City of Ithaca MLK Freedom Walkway Logo Contest

The City of Ithaca is developing a project called the MLK Freedom Walkway that will be comprised of two downtown walking loops featuring sculptures, medallions and plaques that highlight the city’s civil rights history. On November 9th, the project officially launched at the Community School of Music and Arts, with the unveiling of route maps, [...]

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