The small joys of working at The New School.

The following is a mass email asking who will be ordering from Spice today:

Subject: "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?"

Zen Koans like this one are traditional Japanese folk tales that allow multiple interpretations and can help lead to great insights. They are meant to shock the mind into a state of uncertainty, a state of pure potential, a state of enlightenment.

To that noble end I offer another Koan:

"If Thursday afternoon arrives and Edwin is not in the office, does Spice Thursday still take place?"

Today we have the opportunity to once and for all solve a mystery that has befuddled the minds of office workers everywhere for ages. I leave it to each of you to look within yourself and find the answer. Whatever you decide, let me know before noon.

Scanwiches.

Thanks Amanda!

Cuter than cute.

WHOA. Zooborns.

The pocket sartorialist.

This kid is amazing, click photo for story. Thanks Iman!

I want it.

Throwback Thursday.

Grooveshark dance playlist.

He's so joyous.

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.

I love him. Track list at link.

Glow in the dark dancing.

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

We are Phoenix.

One of my favorite bands has a new album coming out. This is the e-mail they sent me. Too cute. Click image for single.

Bob Kerrey's Ivory-Tower War. Sheesh.

The situation at work deteriorates.

Even better.

Cupcake art.

"Zilly Rosen and her team assemble a 5,900 cupcake mosaic of Presidents Obama and Lincoln at the Smithsonian in DC today (they had a live webcam set up). It was even cooler than it sounds, believe it or not."

Scrabble lovers everywhere.

Excellent interiors.

I want these people do design my home. Check it out.


Also, this dresser. Amazing.

Photo Grade Paper, or Did You Cheap Out on Me?

Waiter: Yeah, that's just because you're obsessed with me.

Bartender, sarcastically: Oh, yeah, right--I'm totally obsessed with you. I went to your Facebook page and downloaded all the pictures of you on there and printed them out and put them up on my wall so I could have a collage.

Waiter: That was oddly specific.

VOTE FOR ANOOP.

Otter love.

Thanks Pantone.

COLORS FOR FALL 2009

(Top Row, L-R: American Beauty, Creme Brulee, Purple Heart, Rapture Rose, Iron)
(Bottom Row, L-R: Majolica Blue, Honey Yellow, Warm Olive, Burnt Sienna, Nomad)

For a more in-depth breakdown of each color, read more.

• American Beauty: This reddish tone is said to evoke a patriotic feel.
• Creme Brulee: This neutral color is a softer alternative to white.
• Purple Heart: This purple hue is predicted to be a popular color for accessories.
• Rapture Rose: This refreshing new hue is said to emit hope and surprise.
• Iron Heart: This color is said to be the new black. The brown cast makes it a warmer alternative to gray.
• Majolica Blue: One of our favorite hues. This color is said to give off a smokey sense of calmness.
• Honey Yellow: This warm tone is the Fall variation of Spring yellow.
• Warm Olive: This exotic take on yellow is said to show designers' concern about being eco-conscious.
• Burnt Sienna: This color is said to be Fall's interpretation of orange and the reddish tone makes it more versatile.
• Nomad: This hue serves as an important foundation for pairing with rich and saturated brights.

Thanks Sami!

If I were a comic character.