Heavy Rotation: Harold T. Wilkins, or How to Wait For a Very Long Time

February 1st, 2010

Oh man. I’ve had a few encounters with some really fantastic albums so far this year, and Fanfarlo’s Reservoir is by far my favorite (I do realize it’s only February, but who’s keeping track?).

A little Arcade Fire, a little Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, maybe throw in some Neutral Milk Hotel. I could go on all night. Normally I’d shun a band for sounding too much like something else, but somehow this just works. Listen harder, and each arrangement and lyric becomes completely unique. When else could you find yourself jamming out to a song inspired by a paranormal-obsessed British journalist, and loving every second of it? Not the most groundbreaking sound ever, but when you love what you love, there’s no reason to mess with it. Enjoy “Harold T. Wilkins, or How to Wait for a Very Long Time.” No need to thank me.

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Create Today

January 30th, 2010

A few days ago I mentioned that my sister started her first blog, and now it’s been officially announced to the world.

Create Today is a blog about art, jewelry, and making. Follow me as I chronicle upcoming projects and events and share with you my ups and downs along the way. Each day presents new opportunities to create – perhaps an object, a friendship, an idea, or a way of being. The possibilities are endless!

Create Today is still in its beginning stages, but keeping checking on it because it’s going to be fantastic. Way to go, Trish!

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Defense Against Creeps

January 26th, 2010

Though the weekend was fun (where are those pictures??), it was also full of creepers. You know what I’m talking about. There were creepy old men all over both Baltimore and DC. Not a fan.

I’ve been reading “how-to’s” a lot lately, mostly because I’m addicted to the internet and also because I think it’s important (and beneficial to your street cred) to know how to do really obscure things.

Where am I going with this? Four words: Kung Fu For Girls.

“How To Do An Inside Block to the Side of the Head” has to always be good to know, and it’s too bad I’m just finding out about this now.

Assume the guard position. With your front arm, perform a pseudomilitary salute. Now move the saluting hand six inches forward, away from your head. Execute the movement again but go immediately to the finishing position. Any attack to the side of the head can be absorbed on the forearm. Your arm hacks into your attacker’s like an ax hitting a tree branch.

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Growing

January 24th, 2010

This birthday weekend was amazing, and full of good friends and general mayhem. I can’t get into it yet until I get the pictures from my friend Molly, so for now, enjoy one of my birthday gifts.

My sister Tricia is a metalsmith and jeweler, dealing primarily with sterling silver and enamel, and she’s fantastic. Check out her website and Etsy shop, if you haven’t already.

I live and die for getting packages in the mail, and luckily, Trish knows me very well and mailed her birthday gift to me:

Growing

Love it, obviously, and may have to come up with reasons to wear it every day. And hey, Trish just started her own blog! It’s not quite ready to go yet, but once it is you’ll be hearing allllll about it.

Happy Sunday night!