January 27, 2012
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Pretty Lights / ‘We Must Go On’

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January 13, 2012
“Did my iPhone kill 17 people?”This is an eye-opening piece by Joel Johnson for Wired. Johnson shares a thorough account of his tour at a Foxconn plant in Shenzhen, China — where consumer-electronics goods are churned out in massive numbers.

“Did my iPhone kill 17 people?”

This is an eye-opening piece by Joel Johnson for Wired. Johnson shares a thorough account of his tour at a Foxconn plant in Shenzhen, China — where consumer-electronics goods are churned out in massive numbers.

Recently, I have been thinking a great deal about the folks that truly inspire me. And it comes down to this: Every one of my personal mentors is both gifted AND brave. All the talent in the world is nothing if you don’t have the cojones to match.That said, I feel like this story of the Teutonia Downhill riders will act as a personal pep talk for years to come. Every one of these men is nuts, but in the way that we should all be.

Recently, I have been thinking a great deal about the folks that truly inspire me. And it comes down to this: Every one of my personal mentors is both gifted AND brave. All the talent in the world is nothing if you don’t have the cojones to match.

That said, I feel like this story of the Teutonia Downhill riders will act as a personal pep talk for years to come. Every one of these men is nuts, but in the way that we should all be.

January 12, 2012
“ To hell with more. I want better.
Ray Bradbury
January 11, 2012
“ It’s all per­cus­sion, whether it’s a baby cry­ing in an air­plane, or an amaz­ing esca­la­tor vibrat­ing thing.
Glenn Kotche
January 9, 2012
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Literature / ‘Criminal Kids’ / from Arab Spring

It’s all in good fun/
until you’re out on the ru-u-un/

December 22, 2011
“ If you’re reinventing the wheel, you’ve got to be in a good mood.
Jeffrey Tambor
December 15, 2011
“ You can’t get to wonderful without passing through all right.
Bill Withers
December 14, 2011
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Caveman / ‘Old Friend’ / from Coco Beware

December 10, 2011
“ Everybody is a friend that comes in. You could be white. You can be black. You could be Latino. It does not matter what temple, what church you belong to. You’re always welcome.
Rose Kravitz of Kravitz Delicatessen
December 6, 2011
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This one is a perky lullaby — not a song you’ll likely hear in the club (unless the DJ is wearing pajamas).

The Wooden Birds / ‘Too Pretty To Say Please’ / from Two Matchsticks

November 15, 2011
15 days into Movember, I am doing my best to channel Mister Paul Newman — circa The Sting.

15 days into Movember, I am doing my best to channel Mister Paul Newman — circa The Sting.

November 14, 2011
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The Rapture / ‘It Takes Time To Be A Man’ / from In the Grace of Your Love

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November 10, 2011
“ The best snare drum on earth is a trampoline in November.
Tom Waits
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Feist / ‘The Circle Married The Line” / from Metals

all I want is a horizon line/
get some clarity following signs/