Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
THE MESS PROJECT POSTERS
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| Lefkada Greece |
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
THE ONE ABOUT THE SUPERNATURAL CONVENTION
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| Mark Shepherd avoids a fan |
I lack the purity of conviction, the stamina, and frankly the funds to be a true Supernatural fan, but I did manage to attend one day out of a three day convention and had a fun time. All the actors on that show are pretty great - without scripts. I like the pic I have of Mark Shepherd here, ahem "Crowley," who I captured casually sauntering down the aisle while a fan rushes towards him. Unlike his character, he really didn't bother shaving or dressing in a suit for the occasion.
I was not expecting actors without scripts to be as good off the cuff, but the cast is more than just a lot of pretty faces - they are also really perverted live. In a good way. It lasted so long I had to take a nap on the floor. No stamina, as I mentioned. If there were two things that I dearly wish the venue had provided, it would be 1) better food and 2) body pillows of cast members for sale. I can no longer justify having posters of men on my wall, or God forbid, an entire monthly calendar, but no one needs to know about my personal collection of body pillows.
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| Castiel costume contest |
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| Clockwise: Crowley greets a small Castiel; the fake cast; Sebastian Roche and Mark Pellegrino talk |
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| Everything I failed to buy. After graduating from college, I can no longer justify having posters of cute men on my wall. |
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
FUN LINKS
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| Red Rock Canyon |
Lululemon is one of those brands that exists as a vague, faintly negative feeling somewhere in my abstract subconscious. I could never articulate what made that brand feel weird to me, possibly some of Chip Wilson's comments, possibly the fact that it's so expensive which in turn made yoga an elite activity. Here is a clear, well articulated article that made all of those vague concepts come together.
I have a mural in my bedroom too. It's made of some decals I bought off Etsy. I was pretty proud of myself at the time, and then I saw this.
2015, the year when I successfully brainwash myself into loving to cook, when the the saying "I Heart cooking" will replace my previous mantra "Cooking sucks."
Do you know someone who loves to draw? Then get them this. When it's back in stock.
I've been reading Brain Pickings on and off for years, and she always has consistently good content. Deep content. Consistent deep content. It blows my mind.
Because it's delicious.
The tendency some of the time is to perceive writing as work or torture, but it can also be a transformative tool, changing the way you perceive the world and your place in it, and then potentially allowing you to chart the course of your life through a pen.*
*Or keypad, if you want to be a realist.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
OUT AND ABOUT: RED ROCK CANYON STATE PARK
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| Red Rock Canyon |
I been away from this site for awhile, partly from lack of discipline, and partly to discipline myself to get away from my computer. This thing sucks up way too much time. Do I want to look back on my life and recall that 70% of it was spent online? So that was my train of thought
In order to distract myself, I went here: Red Rock Canyon, a little ways outside Las Vegas. Most people come to Vegas to indulge in their vices, and I came here and got lost. This park is good for climbers, and people that stay on the road. It's a relaxing scenic drive, and everyone you see teetering out in the fringes is most likely bushwhacking. That's where I was, mucking about.
There are hardly any signs to show you where you are, and no one mentioned this little detail on Trip Advisor. But if you keep the main road in sight and don't have a tendency to wander, the scenery will grip you. The rock is red in color, and thereby gives the park it's name, I assume. Nature rarely gives you this much color to work with, this much texture. When I got back, I assumed I had become a much better photographer.
Friday, January 9, 2015
ON MATURITY
“The things you learn in maturity aren’t simple things such as acquiring information and skills. You learn not to engage in self-destructive behavior. You learn not to burn up energy in anxiety. You discover how to manage your tensions. You learn that self-pity and resentment are among the most toxic of drugs. You find that the world loves talent but pays off on character.
“You come to understand that most people are neither for you nor against you; they are thinking about themselves. You learn that no matter how hard you try to please, some people in this world are not going to love you, a lesson that is at first troubling and then really quite relaxing.”
- Civic Leader John Gardner
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
NEW YEAR, NEW PROMPT
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| Silhouettes and shadows, from Henki Lee |
More and more I value the elegant contribution and girl and her dog can add to a photo. When there is a person, there is a protagonist, and you can send her off into adventure. This picture is ripe with looming possibilities. Can you see any?
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
NEW YEARS AND NEW ADVENTURES
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| Oh, Pioneer |
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SHALLOW TIDINGS
The year's almost over, and I have accomplished about 30% of the goals I set out for myself, and that cup, 30% full, is sweetness itself.
Do you ever like to do an personal evaluation just take a look back at the year? Not with a eye towards self-criticism, but picking and choosing out all the good parts to take with you moving forward. I prefer to self-evaluate that way. There are mistakes of course, but a painful lesson will stay with you regardless, while those little happier moments may pale by comparison. Those moments, small and fine, have to be forcefully recalled into your consciousness.
On another front, I've been slowly adding to my blogroll, as part of a subversive plan to promote calm and that elusive sense of zen that like to brag about at parties. So, you might want to check out Zen Habits and The Minimalists, two blogs that I can only describe through plagiarism, to quote a woman describing The Little Prince, a post has everything you need and nothing you do not.
I hope you are good to yourself and others this holiday season! I have nothing but good thoughts and wishes for all of you.
Monday, December 15, 2014
FUN LINKS
A man overcoming his fear of water, which is included because I found it touching. A delicate scratching on the heart. I don't like open water, things like the ocean. Even the deep end of the pool. And it is infinitely hard to act in the face of your fear. So hearing that this man has conquered his fear scratches my the heart.
The Bechdel Test asks if a work of fiction features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man.
It's winter. It's time to update that travel wardrobe.
Winter sales seem to be a justification for spending more. What I've noticed is that when I spend, the act of buying something often leaves me more unsatisfied than before. That's why I've included this.
This is a great website, just in general, for all those larger life questions - such as when to get married. Unfortunately, some of the answers are painful. The one about having children especially so. To have children demands that you will have to take abuse, because children will take their anger out on those with whom they feel the most secure, whose love is unconditional. As the parent, you have to be able to see beyond the horrible things a child will say, and recognize the pain and insecurity feeding those words. That is a painful reality.
I don't know if there is a viable alternative to using Uber. And I've had nothing but positive experiences with drivers, so it's sad that the people running the company care so little for passengers.
Just because.
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