à la carte spirit by ilona fried
bringing awareness to the menu of life
last minute
In Defense of Last-Minute-itis
There are people who plan vacations months in advance, down to the hotels they will stay in each night and the clothing they will bring. There are people who reserve a table at a restaurant weeks ahead and who book their next hair appointment while at the salon. And many people fill their social, cultural … Continue reading
What if Every Moment were the Last Minute?
Recently I created an online fundraising auction for some of my art, small mosaics of flowers that incorporated empty bullet casings. I had a choice of how long to allow bids — one, three, five, seven or ten days. I wanted to keep people’s attention focused on it, which was a rationale for a shorter … Continue reading
à la carte spirit by ilona fried 
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