November 8, 2011
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Ryan Adams leads a knockout band on this new record. The title cut — ’Ashes & Fire’ — is my early favorite.

8 days into Movember, I am looking to Donnie Baseball for inspiration.

8 days into Movember, I am looking to Donnie Baseball for inspiration.

November 4, 2011

“There needs to be a human element in the making of these things.”

Another beautiful portrait in the Made By Hand series — knife maker Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn.

November 2, 2011
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Alabama Shakes / ‘Hold On’ / via Holy Soul

October 29, 2011
“ Just because there is a division of talents does not mean there is not unity of the soul.
Daniel Libeskind
October 24, 2011
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Another Star Slinger gem.

‘Baby Mama’ / from Bedroom Joints

October 21, 2011
hellocwong: “The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.”

hellocwong:

“The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.”

October 20, 2011
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As opening cuts go, this one is a perfect elevator pitch for picking up the whole record. I am ready to invest. The final 90 seconds are just fantastic.

Youth Lagoon / ‘Posters’ / from The Year of Hibernation

My pal Clark has impeccable taste. He is a lifestyle shooter, new dad & fellow Sunshine Stater. I recommend you follow the man.clarkgriffiths: Freckles.

My pal Clark has impeccable taste. He is a lifestyle shooter, new dad & fellow Sunshine Stater. I recommend you follow the man.

clarkgriffiths:

Freckles.

October 19, 2011
Prior to the dedication ceremony of the MLK Memorial on Sunday, Stevie Wonder was given private access to see the 30-foot-high stone sculpture with his hands. Quite a beautiful, private moment (photo by Gediyon Kifle).

Prior to the dedication ceremony of the MLK Memorial on Sunday, Stevie Wonder was given private access to see the 30-foot-high stone sculpture with his hands. Quite a beautiful, private moment (photo by Gediyon Kifle).

October 7, 2011
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This one has a motor and a bravado that just don’t quit.

Low Cut Connie / ‘Rio’ / from Get Out the Lotion

sometimes you feel like you want to be a hero/
other times you just want to sit around & drink some booze/
me and the boys, we just hang out in the disco/
so we don’t have to choose/

October 6, 2011
“ The only way to distinguish yourself from anyone else on the web is through honesty.
Ryder Ripps
October 3, 2011
Days With My Father is a gentle uppercut to the soul. A wonderful personal project by photographer Phillip Toledano — who describes it as “a record of our relationship, and the time we spent over the last three years.” The book can be had for less than an XL pizza.

Days With My Father is a gentle uppercut to the soul. A wonderful personal project by photographer Phillip Toledano — who describes it as “a record of our relationship, and the time we spent over the last three years.” The book can be had for less than an XL pizza.

September 28, 2011
“ You have to tell a story before you can sell a story.
Beth Comstock
September 26, 2011
“ I knew on that very first day that I was going to turn it into a business. I couldn’t sleep for three full nights.
Elizabeth Yarborough