February 2008
58 posts
Love is...wanting to put a gun to my head since... →
January 2008
51 posts
I like Anderson Cooper.
I don’t know everything about him. I haven’t read his book. I don’t regularly watch CNN. What I do know is that I admire and like certain things about him. He is confident. A bit smug. He’s intelligent. He’s direct. He has a sense of humor that sneaks out occasionally. He reveals enough about himself while still exuding mystery. I like his icy stare, and I...
Isn't this image beautiful? →
Eights - 3.0
Sneezing in Unison Rarely do two people explode violently with precision and fervor and elation. Collapse expanding. Bliss embodied. =vv=
Flaws - "Hello. My name is Carly, and I am a...
Problem I hoard paperwork: receipts, statements, explanation of benefits from insurance companies 10 years ago, occasional recipes, term papers from college, interesting finds from hard copy magazines. The list goes on…and on. I have no good way to sort things. I think I have a system, but it doesn’t really result in anything but compiling all this shit (most of which I never look at...
Flaws
After a conversation I had this week, I admitted for the 1,892nd time that I am highly flawed. We all are. Though, I have been recently obsessing about it. So, I guess the best way to deal with character flaws is by outing them. Kind of like therapy. Or confession. Or, being tied to a burning stake. If you openly admit to a flaw, repeated mistake, “issue” or personality quirk, you can...
I really respect Seth Godin. →
For those of you who really don’t know about marketing, this is a great crash course on how a good marketer functions. There are so many times when I read this list and I was like, “YES! EXACTLY!” I speak to people on a near daily basis about marketing, and most people really do not understand what “marketing” means, which is probably why sales and marketing are...
Eights - 2.0
Another By the way, I created another season where the wind is still and the sun translucent where the dew in the air does not evaporate but straddles blades of orchard grass. And, your neck is slit into chrome gills. =vv=
Mark Ryden is deliriously brilliant. →
Three of my favorite pieces are “Fountain,” “Christina,” and “Corkey Ascending to the Heavens.” I would link directly to them but cannot. Go find them. It’s worth the hunt. Some of his obsessions: slab or chunks of meat, blood, Abraham Lincoln, animals and children. Incredible.
Eights - 1.0
Unbelievable My eyeballs did a dance. Down the flight of stairs. 17 in all. Or, was it 59? Confused by all the bouncing. That much is for sure. Tiny vessels bursting. Cherry cordial insides. Be careful. It’s a mess. =vv=
I think in poetry. Sometimes, I write it. Always,...
I have been fascinated with words and communication for as long as I can recall. The non-verbal stuff is the best. I watch people, and it just spills out. So, for the start of this year, I will venture out on a bit of a challenge for me - writing short, precise and concise. Cheers to the first in the series I will call Eights. How many will there be? Not sure. But, they will all consist of only...
Kiva is really cool. →
The idea of micro loans that change lives is great. Quite an interesting concept. Check this out. I plan to contribute this year. I also think you could implement a similar program in America.
ORDER CHANGE: MacBook Air changed to Black MacBook
In keeping with proper blogging etiquette, I decided to just post this update instead of deleting the post from yesterday. The last 24 hours have been topsy turvy. OK. I will start by saying that the MacBook Air is an incredible product. I love it. However, after 24 hours of careful consideration, it is not the right fit for me and the way I will be using a laptop. The major issue was the hard...
The deed is, indeed, done. And, I feel satisfied. →
That sounds a little dirty, right? Good. I am one of those rabid Apple fanatics. Our minds race when rumors start. We salivate when new products hit the market. Our pulses quicken when we fondle the newest MacBook, iPod or iPhone in Apple stores. It really can be likened to a sexual experience. Here comes the awkward segue… A generous thank you to Mom, Dad and Ann (mother-in-law) for...
13.5 hours and counting... →
Don’t bother me between 11:30am and 2pm tomorrow.
If you like tea, you'll love this. If you don't... →
“I have analyzed the world and understand that everything - well, at least 90% -...”
– From veganvamp Determined from a series of pointed observations of and conversations about society over the past few years
“There’s nothing that’s going to slow down some hand action like the...”
– From guest comedian The Greg Wilson on Red Eye (Fox News) Quoted during a discussion on a web site that offers porn for the deaf
3 restaurants I would die to have locally and 1...
http://veggiediner.com/index.html (Last meal devoured: Panko Filet Sandwich w/ Mac & Cheeze) http://www.greensrestaurant.com/ (Last meal devoured: Vietnamese Yellow Curry) http://www.grandluxcafe.com/ (Last meal devoured: Crispy Sesame Tofu) Opening Feb 08 - http://www.chipotle.com/ (OK. So, it’s not really a restaurant in a proper sense, but it’s awesome nonetheless.)
The best show you're probably not watching →
Mad Men is fabulous. It’s salacious. It’s intriguing. It’s saucy. It’s dark from every plot angle. It’s brilliantly written and executed. The sets and costume design is spot on. Oh, and one more thing…it’s accurate. Here is part two of the video. If you watch the first episode and aren’t hooked, well then, I can safely say that we probably have...
Love: Comes and goes? →
I have been thinking about language often. Tenses have been on my mind. Dissecting ‘love’ interests me. So, Julia Allison’s post was quite relevant to me. Are you in love? Have you loved? Will you love? Or, perhaps more importantly, why do you love?
My choice for the battle...
Personal conclusions - Democratic debate
Edwards: Eloquent. Well spoken. No real solutions. Obvious commentary. Looks more ‘evangelist’ than ’president.’ Not inherently genuine but was more passionate later in the debate. Setting himself up to be Obama’s running mate - has ass kisser syndrome. Appreciate that he wants to take on special interests and that he doesn’t cater to lobbyists and political...
Personal conclusions - Republican debate
McCain: Too quiet at first. Good ideas, but unfortunately, too old. He’s right about rewarding people for healthy life choices. He’s a little too cut and dry, old school. Attacked Romney too much. Strong character. Glad he initiated discussion of alternative fuel issues. Thompson: Decent man but not quite presidential or experienced enough yet. Humorous. Gently intimidating (in a good...
Understatement: It's been a shit week.
The subject: work. I prefer to be professional and accept that business is business (and there really is no sarcasm in saying that). Let’s just say that it is always difficult to work in an environment where a business is going through major changes. I have worked for several companies experiencing “downsizing,” “overhead reduction” and “job eliminations.”...
Feist - “The Limit to Your Love” ...