There are cultures that believe having your photograph taken steals your soul. I don't think there is a stolen soul in a picture, but still - why is it so hard to throw them away? Susan Orlean culturehardphotograph Change image and share on social
When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that I could leave the hospital and take him home, I burst into tears. It wasn't the emotion of the moment: it was shock and horror. Susan Orlean bearburstday Change image and share on social
I heard a computer scientist the other day refer to playing with the Kinect as 'storytelling.' At first I thought that sounded a little high-minded, but after trying a few games I could see what she meant. Susan Orlean computerdaygame share on social
Even after I'd published three books and had been writing full-time for twenty years, my father continued to urge me to go to law school. Susan Orlean bookcontinuefather Change image and share on social
On the very same day that I ordered an iPad 2, I went shopping to buy myself a letter opener. I like to cover all my bases. Susan Orlean basisbuycover Change image and share on social
I am of mixed minds about the issue of privacy. On one hand, I understand that information is power, and power is, well, power, so keeping your private information to yourself is essential - especially if you are a controversial figure, a celebrity, or a dissident. Susan Orlean celebritycontroversialdissident share on social
I don't turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture. Susan Orlean advicecardculture Change image and share on social
Knowledge is a beautiful thing, but there are a few things I wish I didn't know. Susan Orlean beautifulknowledgething Change image and share on social
Having animals in the city is entirely different from having animals out in the country. For one thing, it's more social. When you live on lots of acres without neighbors within a stone's throw, your dog-walks are usually solitary rambles over hill and dale. Susan Orlean acreanimalcity share on social
When it comes to consumer electronics, I'm a big fat sucker, because even though I know you should never, ever buy anything until the second version of it is released, I just can't resist. I live in a state of perpetual Beta. Susan Orlean betabigbuy share on social
