Why a longer commute makes me 4X happier

I’m writing this on a Friday evening while travelling on the Triangle Transit 405 bus from Durham to Chapel Hill. What started a few weeks back as a one-day experiment has turned into an psychic journey that’s been full of pleasant surprises. A photo posted by henry copeland (@wonderfill) on Sep 9, …

To solve problems, make mayonnaise

Running down the hill on Old Pittsboro Road in Carrboro on a recent morning before work, I saw a big moving truck stuck half-way in to a steep driveway. The truck looked like a rental. Three people, frowning with arms crossed, stood on the road behind the truck. The tow-hitch …

Carrboro Coffee Roasters use Racery to introduce customers to their coffee farm!

Carrboro Coffee Roasters located in Chapel Hill, Durham and Carrboro NC, wanted create a custom Racery route that coincided with owner, Scott Conary’s, visit to Honduras and their coffee farm in Finca San Jose. Using Twitter, Facebook and email to invite customers to participate, Carrboro Coffee Roasters succeeded in reaching over …

Craft beer store excites customers with a virtual race!

Beer Durham, located in Durham, NC, used a custom Racery route that toured 15 Western NC breweries including Duck Rabbit Brewery, Lone Rider Brewery, and Aviator Brewery, to engage and excite their customers. 30+ runners are enjoying this route and the fun beer-related surprises from Beer Durham along the way. [request your …