Happy Leap Day! I thought it would be nice to commemorate the once-every-four-years occasion with the weekly round up. So let’s jump into it.

Top Five — 2/29/20

1. Bob’s Red Mill announced this week the the private company is being handed over to the employees. The Oregonian reported, “Vested employees are sent annual reports detailing their respective stakes in the company. When those employees quit or retire, they receive in cash whatever amount they -- and the company, through increased revenues, new sales and controlled costs -- are due.” What an amazing way to invest in your people.

2. ‘Banquets Are Back In Fashion. But Where Does All the Food Go?’ — NYTimes
   Influencer culture is apex consumer culture; the commodification of a moment comes with quite a bit of waste. From the fashion runway to trendy coffee shops, waste piles up in pursuit of aesthetic or ~vibes. So from a production standpoint, how can you take a stand?
   
   

3. The Love Is Blind finale finally dropped! I cannot recommend that show enough for those looking to tune out — it is highly delicious drama that even NPR can get behind.
   
   

4. Food52 recently launches its interiors brand, Home52 — so please excuse me while I pine over ways to create bubblegum pink entryways (see left).

   
   

5. I spoke with the Sweet Pass Sculpture Park founders about Dallas, art, and finding talent in the local community. Check it out over on Sightlines.

   
   Have a great weekend and get out there and vote on Super Tuesday, if your state is up! P.S. for anyone still looking down ballot, Vote411.org is a great resource that allows you to compare candidate, prepare your personal ballot, and great a personalized voting guide.