December 2010
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“One time my son had a friend over. I heard the friend say in a stage whisper,...”
– James Gurney, creator and illustrator of Dinotopia, on growing up with art. (His Gurney Journey blog on illustration, drawing, and painting is very much worth reading, by the way) (via austinkleon) Coujo alerted me to this this morning. Dream job! - If I could only draw.  Shortly after I got...
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Most Carnivorous Dinosaurs Were Actually... →
What? Are they sure? Turns out (so they say) that hunters like T-Rex (was a scavenger) and Velociraptor were the exceptions rather than the rule, most of their ferocious looking companions were actually vegetarians. I’m not convinced.  What about their sharp teeth? Maybe they were omnivores. Or maybe they were all scavengers except Velociraptor. I mean, I don’t kill meat, but if...
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“Have we fallen into a mesmerized state that makes us accept as inevitable that...”
– Rachel Carson, Silent Spring This is how I felt about internet dating - dating in general - and part of why I quit. I sometimes feel this way about the city and it’s why I dream of farming or building a cabin on a lake in Maine and owning a bakery in the small town. Everything, now, here,...
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Sun Airway - Oh, Naoko (Yours Truly Session) It’s the country-ish-twangy-lap-steely version of “Oh, Naoko” and isn’t it just lovely too.  And fitting for this frigid morning since it talks about winter and snow and snowflakes. But the twang makes the world feel warmer. Happy Tuesday.  (via earsofthebeholder)
Dec 14th
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You're amazing but... you're incongruent.
Tonight after work I went to: 1. The Walnut branch of the library. (Free) 2. I had forgotten to borrow a tote bag from work, so I crossed the street to Fresh Grocer to buy a reusable grocery bag for $1.99 because my normal purse/bag was not big enough for the 5 books. ($1.99) 3. Then I crossed the street again to the McDonald’s, where I bought a single $1 cheeseburger. (Please Note: I only...
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Low - Silver Rider (live)  This is the perfect time of year to listen to Low - it gets dark early, everything feels heavier, the air is thinner and sharper, the harmonies more striking. It is under the blankets hibernation music. Also because the Low Christmas album is my favorite seasonal music: Sadly festive. Now imagine listening to it in a Cathedral in the Netherlands backed by a full...
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Amazon's 2010 Outstanding Albums You Might Have... →
Sun Airway’s Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier is #19.  Philly represent. I have been tooting that horn all year. 
Dec 9th
Gift Guide: The 10 Worst Toys of the Season →
You’re amazing but… I hope your baby has a name to back up that shirt. My boss came across this last week. Here’s my favorite: Nipple Tassle Shirt Why It Sounds Good: Everyone has things that need tassels – even babies, apparently. Why It’s Bad: Everyone has nipples but not every nipple need a tassel  - especially baby nipples. Good thing it costs $600.  In all...
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