From the mailbox
A package with Stephen Shore’s Uncommon Places book arrived. I am enamored. A quick image search and you might see why I dig it so. From his artist statement from this work, “A picture happens when...
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If you can’t see how great that button is from here, then head on over to Northcoast Zeitgeist and check out the design proper. Then tell me how ridiculous I am for never having been to Cleveland Ohio...
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Tom’s been wanting drums for 10 years or so. In fact, the studio was supposed to house such musical instruments originally, but the press took over. But this year he’s been taking lessons and it was...
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Ran into Andrew Neyer at MiCA today. This is an intersection of awesome in my book. I seriously dig and admire all of Andrew’s work, which defies falling neatly into any single category. And Carolyn...
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YES PLZ coffee and newspaper There are many kinds of gifts in the world, some happen through experience or acknowledgement, some occupy a physical space in your life, and some are simply enjoyed and...
View ArticleFrom the mailbox
A package with Stephen Shore’s Uncommon Places book arrived. I am enamored. A quick image search and you might see why I dig it so. From his artist statement from this work, “A picture happens when...
View ArticleOhio love
If you can’t see how great that button is from here, thenhead on over to Northcoast Zeitgeist and check out more. Then tell me how ridiculous I am for never having been to Cleveland Ohiomy entire life...
View ArticleBang
Tom’s been wanting drums for 10 years or so. In fact, the studio was supposed to house such musical instruments originally, but the press took over.But this year he’s been taking lessons and it was...
View ArticleIntersections of awesome
Ran into Andrew Neyer at MiCA today. This is an intersection of awesome in my book. I seriously dig and admire all of Andrew’s work, which defies falling neatly into any single category. And Carolyn...
View ArticleYES PLZ
YES PLZ coffee and newspaper There are many kinds of gifts in the world, some happen through experience or acknowledgement, some occupy a physical space in your life, and some are simply enjoyed and...
View ArticleWarming up the season
Now that the holiday has passed, I can share this little dumpster given to friends. I’ve been spending some time each evening continuing to draw out cards. Every time I sit down I add more names to...
View ArticleEnjoying the patterns
Waiting for a delivery.Sitting in the lounge.Enjoying the patterns. Reminded that the backgammon set has a bum hinge and I missed the return window. Mental note: Find the manufacturer and write them...
View ArticleLittle Edie
Heather stopped by with a couple bags of goodies and one extra special gift wrapped up. Inside was this palm-sized sculpture of Edie she had commissioned by Chikocraft. I let out an audible gasp while...
View ArticleA gift of citrus
Plus some Canadian bacon, a coffee cake and grapefruit spoons—a holiday surprise from Aunt April. Currently Listening: Gorillaz “Skinny Ape”Reply via email The post A gift of citrus appeared first on...
View ArticleA box of holiday sweets
Best part of the day: Casey’s boss sent him home with a box of (mostly) homemade goodies. We think the only outlier was some Beaver Nuggets from Buc-ees. Reply via email The post A box of holiday...
View ArticleNever too many thank yous
A snapshot from a gift, a book called The Andy Warhol Show. This piece: “Handle with care—Glass—Thank you” 1962 Christmas Day: I went to visit friends because seeing kids run around a tree is a great...
View ArticleIt happened through a book
Over coffee I was reading Michael Rill’s post about noticing and revisiting books of advice that might take on new meaning with more life experience. One particular book came to mind immediately. Mom...
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Z is for zipper (from $1 children’s purse from a flea market) A few things I learned while making my first book with Apple’s iPhoto software. I’ve been waiting for the upgrade that would let me do...
View ArticleGift exchange
As the sun shone for the first time in some whiles, Tom stopped by with lunch and we celebrated events that happened last year. I’ve yet to fully open the birthday gift from his family. I already know...
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