December 2008
1 post
Sunday Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2008 →
peterwknox:
roamin:
New York Times
The editors of the Book Review have selected these titles from the list of 100 Notable Books of 2008.
DANGEROUS LAUGHTER
A MERCY
NETHERLAND
2666
UNACCUSTOMED EARTH
THE DARK SIDE
THE FOREVER WAR
NOTHING TO BE FRIGHTENED OF
THIS REPUBLIC OF SUFFERING
THE WORLD IS WHAT IT IS
October 2008
7 posts
Jawbreaker… “Kiss the Bottle”
...
“Then said Almitra, “Speak to us of Love.”
And he raised his head...”
– Kahil Gibran…The Prophet.
This has been my mantra and how I want to experience love and life.
What I've been doing to pass time..... →
Careful. It’s addictive.
Delicious on so many levels.... →
Fabulous gelato and bartenders
9 Hardest Times of your Life
pinkhotel:
(Via paperblade/skysignal)
1. Being questioned when you yourself don’t understand. 2. Pretending to be innocent of what you are guilty about. 3. Trying to forget something you know you never will. 4. Admitting you were wrong after you have been so insistent that you were right. 5. Debating with yourself. 6. Accepting the fact that some things are not meant to be. 7. Trying to...
September 2008
14 posts
Do we need population control? →
:( Cinny you're the cutest!! Don't be sad!!
cinny:
I am the saddest girl in the world right now.
What do 50,000 Koreans look like? →
Some studies have found that excessive talking... →
Wow, this article is spot on. I’m sure we all know those people/friends who incessantly ruminate on their problems. It’s one thing to discuss situations with the intent to work on finding a solution.
“Your soul is as disheveled as your apartment, and until you clean up a little...”
– “Bright Lights, Big City”
Weather service warns of 'certain death' in face... →
LHC Turned On. Congratulations CERN! (Also, World... →
If in Austin Sept 26th, come see the screening of... →
Two brilliant friends of mine, Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky are showing their delicious film.
This is where I will be in lieu of ACL.
If in Boulder, you must stay at the Boulder...
It’s a zero emissions hotel, with an awesome staff, and delicious food.
http://www.boulderoutlook.com/
A New Concept
When the hotel was purchased on December 5, 2002 by an investment team led by Dan King and Gregory Hartmann (both Boulderites), they did what they do best. With their combined 40 years of hotel consulting and operations experience and the resources of HVS Hotel...
Lone Hawk Farm
I can’t seem to get any photos up but here is the link:
http://www.lonehawkfarms.com/index.htm
This is the beautiful farm right outside of Boulder where my friend just got married. It’s a perfect venue.
August 2008
1 post
Being a Dark Knight.....
I’ve seen this film twice…the first time I focused on the special effects and Health (wonderful, oscarworthy? probable) the 2nd time I felt the story, not so much the character development because that was not the focus as much as the ideals were. However, I concentrated on the idea that when someone doesn’t present ie fake themselves as being perfect that they have the chance...
July 2008
5 posts
“Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to...”
– Anais Nin
Paramount Summer Film Series - Austin, TX →
Molly inspired me to share one of the most awesome parts of summer in Austin. The Paramount is our beautiful old theatre that often has double features like Chinatown then LA Confidential. This is a lovely way to beat the heat.
Cheers,
MMM
Why my stepmother rules
Me: I am afraid he's going to try and have sex with me. He's flying all this way to see me and I cant really blow him off now, you know.
Stepmom: Oh honey, just tell him you're blowing clots the size of hamsters
I love this and it will totally work.....My man taught me the term "redecorating" if you're looking for a more euphemistic description... : )
“I promise not to lie to you or not tell you something or not tell you everything...”
– C to me.
I think this might go down as one of the most genuine, kindest things anyone has ever said to me.
(via mascarah)
That is one of the most amazing things anyone can ever promise to you. It takes an incredibly strong person to keep that. You are so lucky to have that!
Austin websites
love these websites:
do512.com
http://www.showlistaustin.com/
June 2008
4 posts
Cafe Mundi and Breakaway Records....Where its at... →
Austin livin'
I’ve been holed up in my lovely house and in lovely bodies of water, but I’ve been outside too much to be around the computer it seems…..I will eventually start posting fun things about Austin…….Not sure that anyone in New York would care, but we shall see if there are any Tumblers outside the City…..
I cannot believe how much live music I can see for so...
April 2008
20 posts
Music to Be Shared This Week:
Are you going to see Man Man on Thurs? Hmm…not even sure that you’re in New York. Whoops…. hipsterdiet: Low vs Diamond Cut Copy Man Man Grand National The Eels
“I have always lived violently, drunk hugely, eaten too much or not at all, slept...”
– - John Steinbeck, Travels With Charley I so approve of his flagrant lifestyle. We don’t have nearly enough time here to be afraid to live like that. Rob is reading this book outloud to me - it really makes my soul clap. Steinbeck has such a way with descriptions so he takes the smallest...
Michal, shut your mouth......
I am deep in my transition from New York to Austin which means that I’m having trouble pulling my head out of my ass and seeing the bigger picture. I love pigeon holing myself.
The difference between men and women →
mascarah: peterwknox: onemoretimewithfeeling: This was funny…and probably true. I do this sometimes, overthink something minor and make it a bigger deal than it should be…and usually it’s all in my head.By Dave Berry and very worth reading Dave Berry rules. Dave Berry only writes postcards. He and my Dad had a years long correspondence. I was always very excited to see random Miami postcards...
“I work with underprivileged girls, mostly minorities, who hate themselves...”
– -Stacy London of What Not To Wear (via Jezebel) (via claudia) I so so love Stacy for this quote. We all need to keep perspective on what is actually real and important in the world since we are so abundantly bombarded with blatantly brainless boneheaded bimbos and bastards.
muxtape! →
WatchI saw them at SXSW in 2004 at the Red Scoot Inn and I’ve loved/followed them ever since. I suggest you do the same. They’re playing on the 9th in NYC. herosquad: Man Man - “Mister Jung Stuffed” into “Hurly Burly” - live @ Cedar Street Courtyard, Austin, TX allgrownsup: Countdown to the next Man Man show: 8 days. One can never see Man Man too many times. This is true! 4/11 Man...
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the...”
– Carl Jung play play play each and every day day day
If you live in Austin - check out Gallery Lombardi
April 24 - May 10th “Poutine Never Sleeps” curated by Felix Berube & Patrick Thompson Opening Reception: April 24th, Thursday 7-10pm Fuse Festival Opening Night dancing by BBoy City Montreal artists coming all the way to Austin. They actually make art on anything chalk, oil sticks, acrylics, oils, whiteout and ball point pen, skateboards wheatpastes, wood block prints,...
Slugfest - Art in Austin →
This is a wonderful printing press where they have shows generally during the spring and summer. If you have a passion for printmaking and you would like to see/learn more about antique printing presses then I highly suggest checking out this venue.