Denis Dutton: A Darwinian theory of beauty | Video on TED.com

Denis Dutton: A Darwinian theory of beauty | Video on TED.com

Restless Josie - Cold Water Classic 2010

I had the best day snowboarding!!!I went hiking for turns at Mt. Washington with my friend Martin and my dog Silva. It was so bright and sunny and the snow was perfect. I love starting the season with a little hiking to get the legs in shape for a hopefully epic season.

20 Seconds of Joy

Maybe one day?

I was trying to choose a photo that best summed up my trip to N.Y. I think this photo of the lobby of Hotel Gansevoort does the job. My hotel was in the meatpacking district and everything there was art, food, fashion and popular culture. I loved walking around at night. The city has an energy that's contagious. I can't imagine anyone cooks at home because the restaurants choices are endless and affordable. You're surrounded by a beautiful mixture of language and race and it all seems to fit perfectly. Calling N.Y a cosmopolitan city would be redundant. N.Y has refined everything fabulous from the world and incorporated the best parts into it's city. It's easy to understand why New Yorkers feel like they live in the epicenter of the world.

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I'm going to N.Y tomorrow and I can't wait. So excited to experience the city that's inspired countless poets, singers, writers, and filmmakers. Definitely the North American center for the arts and possibly the world. Many photos will follow. J