January 2012
7 posts
we go for fine wine, cars, and movie stars, but we miss what’s freely given and it’s a shame because it’s the richest of fare look—the juniper and myrtle still grow, there is time for change yet
Destination
It is difficult driving in the dark. There’s no sun light to depend on by sight. Just an attention-draining mess of man-made headlights and blinkers to guide you badly.
The darkness makes it difficult to discern the distance of things. All those lights vie for your attention with the same intensity. Or at least that’s what it looks like, glancing from mirror to mirror swinging your...
December 2011
10 posts
12/27/11
days are numbered
“Powers of Ten” by Charles + Ray Eames
note to self - gotta watch more Eames films
http://inbflat.net/ →
why look for music during finals week when you could throw together your own? sosososo sweet. thanks to erica for finding this!
November 2011
14 posts
My favorite moment
in the Czech Republic was when I passed the old violinist again as I was starting the climb down from Prague Castle. In the last few hours remaining before I had to check out of my hostel, I figured I should at least look around Prague Castle as it is one of the main attractions in Prague. The walk to Prague Castle was actually longer and hillier than I thought, and I was starting to regret...
I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.
– John Steinbeck, The Winter Of Our Discontent
it is difficult to face fears and failures
do you remember your dreams, the big ones that gnaw at your heart even long after you’ve woken up? or maybe its precisely because youre awake that you remember them.
That drive back at night, on the 280
He told me: “I don’t want you for what you can do for me. I love you because I do.”
am I listening, really listening to what You say to me
October 2011
21 posts
for the first time yesterday i saw birthdays for what they really are: not just a chance to throw a party and sing songs and eat cake, but a chance to celebrate somebody’s being alive, and their presence in your life. i am so blessed to know you, T.
Take Me Home by Germany Germany
like the postal service, but mostly instrumental and with dance influence and chiptune refs. also reminds me of letting up despite great faults. and shoegaze. dude. the gems found on bandcamp…
dudududududes. check it out! andy j miller makes awesome + meaningful graphic design work and is trying to kick start a screen printing project for the characters he creates in this imaginary land called Nod. ITS COOL. trust me. support him over at kick starter, and/or spread the werd! ps. the video has sweet music.
IT is a lot of work. You have to be organized and able to improvise on your...
– I Went Back to the Land to Feed My Family - NYTimes.com (via nataleiigh)
snap this makes me wanna build a bridge and get over my irrational fear of snails and worms. and start makin mahself some GREEN(s).
(with all my heart)
october ninth
lullabies, peace. You bring me your music and it’s something I’ve been dying to hear all week.
“The moon hasn’t been far above our heads lately. Maybe it’s gained a few pounds, or maybe we just got a bit more attractive. But whatever it is, I’m not complaining. Driving home at night while passing the canola fields, with the moon staring at you right in the face, makes you feel like the night has a story to tell. I want to hear all about it..”