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Emerging Leaders: Trends and Culture Shifts of a New Generation at the Go Green Conference NYC

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Remains Lighting

Next Wednesday September 19th, I’m heading to the GoGreen NYC conference at The (New York) Times Center. I was asked to speak about green business with a panel of other business leaders. The conference is a gathering of environmental advocates, … Continue reading →

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EPA Panel at Brooklyn Navy Yard

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Remains Lighting

I had an interesting discussion with the EPA, yes, that EPA. Amy Anderson from The New York Industrial Retention Network, a local nonprofit that advocates for local and sustainable manufacturing, invited me to a panel with Andrew Kimball, President and … Continue reading →

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Chrysler Building Sconce

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Remains Lighting

“I want you to have this thing, you’ll do something fun with it.” So far I’ve disappointed my friend Jo, who got this relic when she designed and ran the controversial and celebrated restoration of the Chrysler building lobby in … Continue reading →

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Lure Atlanta

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Remains Lighting

My friend Bill Peace and I had a tasty lunch at Atlanta’s South City Kitchen. When we were done, Peace took me for a preview of Lure, just down the block, a new restaurant he designed which was opening that … Continue reading →

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Career Day

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Remains Lighting

I accompanied David recently to his most challenging public speaking engagement yet – career day at our son’s elementary school. The comely and efficient greeting committee gave David his name tag and escorted him to the “lecture hall.” First David … Continue reading →

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Colonial Williamsburg

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Remains Lighting

My family and I finally made it out of the foundry and later that evening got ourselves to Colonial Williamsburg. Site of much traditional craft, in action, more than on display, and in period costume to boot. I had to … Continue reading →

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Vacation Foundry Tour

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Remains Lighting

On the way to Colonial Williamsburg for a family vacation this past memorial day weekend, my family and I “just happened to” be passing right by our friends at the foundry that’s making a big custom order of lanterns for … Continue reading →

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Rockland County Courthouse

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Remains Lighting

I used a part of my lunch break while on Jury duty to explore the grounds of the Rockland County Courthouse, a limestone art deco structure dating to 1928. The main stair hall and foyer to the courtrooms are detailed … Continue reading →

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