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What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World
The Decemberists
Colin Meloy and company have returned to producetheir seventh studio album, What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World, a sonic chill pill featuring plenty of strings, piano and harmonica. Diehard fans of The Decemberists might be a bit disappointed in the lack of a more upbeat tune (a la “16 Military Wives,” “July, July!”), but the 14-track album is simply a slower, slightly dark, and more thought-provoking collection, highlighted by the track “12/17/12,” an homage to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newton, Conn.
—Rob Kalesse, Contributing Writer
Breakfast at the Riverfront Market
If you’ve been to the Riverfront Market for lunch during the work week, you may not be aware that you can stop there for a quick breakfast as well. Check out Old World Cheesesteak Factory’s $3 pre-made egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, with the options of bacon, sausage or ham. If you’re a coffee drinker, walk over to Eeffoc’s Cafe to grab a coffee. Insider tip: You can grab a sandwich, then pay for the coffee and sandwich at Eeffoc’s for added convenience.
—Tyler Mitchell, Graphic Designer
“111-Feet of Brunchy Goodness”
That’s how Deerfield describes its glorious SundayBrunch—and I can confirm. Choices ranged from traditional breakfast to seafood and dessert, and everything was prepared to perfection. Overwhelmed at first, I quickly grabbed my plate and found my place in line. Our miniature humans were quite pleased as well. This paragraph does not do it justice. Check it out for yourself and make a reservation today: Deerfieldgolfclub.com.
—Matthew Loeb, Creative Director
Workaway.info
Work on a tea farm in Nepal, volunteer in orphanages in Africa, teach surf or yoga lessons in the Caribbean. This web-based organization is founded on a simple idea: connect people from around the world through volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer up to five hours a day, five days a week, and usually lodging and food will be provided free of charge. With Workaway, it’s possible to travel for longer periods of time because you’re not spending all your money on hotels and food.
Last fall I did Workaway in Iceland on a horse and dairy farm and learned the day-to-day life of average farmers by milking cows and exercising horses. And thanks to my host family, I also learned about the hidden, naturally-heated pool at the foot of a glacier, feasted on varieties of homemade lamb from the farm, and discovered that many Icelanders roll their eyes at the mention of Sigur Rós. I experienced the challenges and rewards, pros and cons, that I otherwise wouldn’t have had the time to understand had I been a fluttering tourist.
Visit workaway.info for more information.
—Krista Connor, Associate Editor
