Useful (and not so useful) daily missives from the team at Indy Hall.
Happy Friday, everybody! I hope the weather is exceptional where you are, I hope you wrap up something awesome today, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead of you. Now let's get it! #GMIH
Today at #ShowAndTell: Marty Schneider, a forever-amateur birdwatcher, explains the simple joys of observing our feathered friends. We'll talk about getting started with birdwatching and how many groups are working to make the hobby more accessible to marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities. #GMIH
Hello, and happy Tuesday! I'm pretty sure I've done this *exact* Something Less Useful before, but I can't be sure. You know what, though? Still good! #GMIH #sorrynotsorry
Today at #ShowAndTell, Gabriel DeRita is BACK to help us explore an overlooked concept in personal growth: our capacity for Nuance. Gabe will share how exercising nuance can be transformational to our understanding of ourselves, each other, & our world. Join Show & Tell at 12pm ET in Zoom! http://lu.ma/nuance
It may not feel like everything will be all right, but you're still here. We're still here. And we can accomplish a lot together. Take a deep, deep breath, and let's get to work.
Let today be an excellent conclusion to April, whatever that means for you. Get everything done that you need to wrap up today...or save it all for next month.
Today at Show & Tell, @afua_bruce and @amyrsward co-wrote The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World. We're discussing equitable design and new technology at 12pm ET. RSVP and join in! https://lu.ma/EquitableWorld
Being a good neighbor starts with being a known neighbor. Stop and say "hi" to someone on your block or in your building, start a pleasant relationship with the folks who live close by.
Schedule a little time for a stretch today - 10 or 15 minutes to take a break, take a walk, and stretch it out. Your lower back will thank you! ⌚️
Today at Show & Tell, Jessica Anne Leon helps us discover the upside of being a generalist. Being "pretty good" is pretty great! Join us for Show & Tell today at 12pm ET in Zoom! https://lu.ma/SuccessfulGeneralist #GMIH
Prune your notifications today! Hop into Discord or Instagram or any platform you enjoy, check out your notification settings. Are you getting alerts you don't needs? Toggle 'em off, and reclaim your attention span. #GMIH
Whatcha wanna know about squids? @SarahMackAttack shares #SquidFacts through her squid facts hotline, no strings (or tentacles) attached. Try it out and text "squid" to 1-833-SCI-TEXT!
Where is the intersection of TGIF and JFDI? Is it...
Today at Show & Tell - design, remix, and share your very own, fictional street. Add bike paths, widen sidewalks, and learn about the impact of urban design on a community. Find out all about Streetmix directly from the project lead, Lou Huang! https://lu.ma/StreetMix #GMIH
Eons ago, @alexhillman wrote about "revisiting the spark file", re-reading notes you've kept after weeks, months, or years. Check-in with your past-self's notes, see what sparks!
Hop online and spend your Friday at Indy Hall! We have... ☕️ Coffee chat in the morning
The past 2 years have forced everyone to adapt, and Opera Philadelphia is no exception. Learn about their "new and unusual" approach to bringing opera into the 21st century today at Show & Tell! RSVP for FREE: https://lu.ma/OperaPhilly
Hey, friends! Join us for another round of Letter Writing Happy Hour tonight at 6pm ET at the new Indy Hall clubhouse. It's a fun, chill way to meet new friends while encouraging folks to get out and vote in upcoming elections. See you tonight!
Happy April 1st! Play a nice prank on someone today, like saying their hair looks good when - actually it's looks *great*. Yeah, folks are gonna love that one.
Today at Show & Tell, find out how Ben Levin and Chamjari Interactive took on the task of designing the website for the 2022 Grammy Awards. Check out their work on the website before the big award show this weekend! https://lu.ma/ChamjariToGrammy #GMIH
We are days away from a new month so let's tidy up our to-do's before April arrives on Friday. Let's get it.
Join us today at 12pm ET for Show & Tell, an intro to Internet Art with Win! #GMIH
Indy Hall @megcumby has a running list of fun items, events, and ideas to reward herself for her hard work. It's cute! What would you put on your own "self reward" list? #GMIH
It's an easy, breezy Tuesday. Catch up on our Show & Tell recaps, and RSVP for this week's Show & Tell, an intro to Internet Art with Win! https://lu.ma/InternetArt #GMIH
TGIF! Another work week in the books, and so many ways to enjoy our day together. Join for Coffee Chat, online coworking, campfire, or happy hour today. See you online! #GMIH
Today at 12pm ET - As Juneau Black, Jocelyn Cole & Sharon Nagel write the Shady Hollow Mystery series. Learn how they've adapted from self-published to working with a Big 5 publisher! RSVP and join for free: https://lu.ma/IndieAuthor
You know those "I'll be back in hour" lunches? The ones where you go to a sit-down restaurant and you actually sit down? Call up a friend, go take one of those.
Happy Friday, Indy Hall! Drink water, pace yourself, work hard, and enjoy a well-earned & restful weekend.
Today's Show & Tell: Lockpicking as a Hobby with Sarah! Join us at 12pm EST, and "unlock" a few new skills.
Spring has nearly sprung, it's almost spring cleanin' season. Get ahead of the Herculean task by doing little things like checking in with consignment shops and shelters. Find out what they accept and when you can donate your well-loved stuff you're prepared to part with. #GMIH
It's an unseasonably warm week in Philadelphia, which means I'm unseasonably sweating.
Today at 12pm EST, @nicolablack shares her eBook, Logo To Go, which bridges the gap between DIY and pro design for a small business' visual brand identity. Find out why she wrote the book, and get a preview of what's inside today at #ShowAndTell! https://lu.ma/LogoToGo
We're just two weeks away from daylight saving time, which means longer days through later hours. Stay strong, hold fast, more sunlight is just around the corner!
Today at #ShowAndTell, Cacie Rosario of Girasol Studio takes us on a visual tour of her career in photography. RSVP to join, Show & Tell begins at 12pm EST! https://lu.ma/JourneyThroughPhotos
Until I finally create a folder where I keep all my profile pics, so help me god I will screencap the exact same Facebook photo until the resolution no longer exists.
As the sun stays out longer, shining through the window and reflecting off our laptops, may we all be reminded that our computer screens are real nasty and demand to be cleaned. ✨
Today at Show & Tell, @alexhillman introduces DiscoNap, a bot for Discord that lets you snooze messages! Find out why and how he made it, how you can use it, and what he's planning next for his latest side project. https://lu.ma/665ar6a0
Sustaining a positive outlook can be tough, and it helps to exercise lookin' on the bright side. What's coming up that you're looking forward to? What's happened recently that you're grateful for?
Valentine's Day is so yesterday! Lupercalia, the ancient Roman holiday of health and fertility, is so...first century. Happy Lupercalia!
You made it to the end of another week, but don't forget to let yourself relax. Try bringing the 4-7-8 breathing technique back into your busy schedule, and see how important it is to catch your breath.
Today at Show & Tell, Barbara Teterus (yes, that's Adam's mom) is pivoting from working in healthcare to refurbishing furniture by hand. Learn about her new business venture, Inspired By Vintage! https://lu.ma/fp95yms4
Podcast fans, I call upon you to fan out and review 1 (one) podcast that you really enjoy today. Those positive reviews mean a great deal to the people who make them, let those folks know how much you like their work.
One of the perks of going to Indy Hall's new clubhouse is not having to worry about distracting my partner with loud narration while we attempt to work separately and harmoniously in a very small one bedroom apartment.
Today at 1pm EST, join New Member Lunch and start meeting fellow Indy Hallers. Whether you're brand new to our community, or you could use a good excuse to connect with new friends and peers, New Member Lunch is where it's at. See you at lunchtime!
What if the traditional healthcare system, that miserable and expensive barrier to becoming independent, wasn't the only option? What if there was something better, more affordable, more modern? Today at Indy Hall Show & Tell, we're discussing healthcare for independent workers, and we're really excited about a potential alternative to the system that doesn't work for people like us. Show & Tell starts at 12pm, RSVP to get the Zoom link. https://lu.ma/indy-healthcare
Today is 2.2.22. Do everything in double doses, today. Except for meetings, do not have double meetings.
It's the first of February! You made it! We made it!
You probably know the Command + Space bar trick, but if this is new to you, it's a lovely little shortcut for finding files on your computer. Press ⌘Cmd+␣ on your keyboard, type in the file you're searching for. Voila!
Writing your own bio can be hard! A bunch of Indy Hallers helped each other write bios recently in our #career-advice channel, and let me tell you, working with someone else to write a bio is a revelation! 10/10 do recommend