A SHAMELESS TAMBOURINE

My thoughts are with Levon. I was sad until I listened to this...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:18:48 -0400

My thoughts are with Levon. I was sad until I listened to this song. The ultimate pick-me-up.

Moshi looks good in this pic. (it has nothing to do with the...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:39:11 -0400

Moshi looks good in this pic. (it has nothing to do with the oldschool camera, handsome dude and long legs)

justinchungphotography:

James Nord.

Veteran's Day Thank You #3- To Zach Attack

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:54:25 -0500

It was a hard decision to join the military in the middle of an ongoing war. Especially since Ben and Lex had just left for Afghanistan - but I knew Zach would be an amazing military man (and beat Ben’s sharpshooting score).

Zach finished Basic Training last week. By the end of the month he will finish his MP training in Missouri and my fam are all excited to make the trip to embarrass him at his graduation.

He is incredibly hard working - he somehow ran his ten mile ruck trek on a broken foot and all he had to say was “yeah - I guess it hurts”. I know he will make this country proud and go on to do amazing things in or out of the military.

Somehow he survived High School living only on grilled cheese and frozen chicken nuggets. Next to that - the Army is no match. Thanks for everything dude!

Veteran's Day Thank You #2- To Sexy Lexi

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:26:00 -0500

2 years ago my sister traded in her V-Secret sweatpants and Cheerleading uniform for a different kind of uniform. You know - the one designed for surviving in war conditions-slightly different than the one designed specifically for making your butt look good.

I was so nervous at the time that her sweet, loving, forgiving and overwhelmingly compassionate heart would be lost between the screaming and push-ups. A few weeks ago while serving as a medic on the front lines in Afghanistan she received the “Medal of Compassion“…

I’m pretty sure Army made that up just for her.

She has survived UNTHINKABLE prejudice and abuse in the Army. She is stronger than surviving war. She has survived as a woman and as an individual. This is something that should be celebrated.

I celebrate every time she takes time to send me cute dresses she wants to buy and every time she talks about how she wants to raise a family. Through it all she has held onto Sexy Lexi.

I can’t wait for you to be home! In the meantime - THANK YOU.

Veteran's Day Thank You #1- To Ben

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:06:25 -0500

People always comment on my brother’s name. “Benjamin - ooooh, that’s a strong name”

To which I respond “I know- I grew up wrestling with him”

My brother is the epitome of strength, honesty and love. If Jack Bauer watched more BRAVO TV. That’s my brother. Strong and loyal, but with a soft side.

I am so glad he is leading the teams that protect this country. It’s the only reason I can sleep at night. Knowing that there is someone in the military with a rational sense of right/wrong and the courage to speak out to protect those things. He has sacrificed time with his family to protect us. After a full tour in Iraq (that brought him home with a purple heart) and 1 more month to go in Afghanistan I can’t explain how proud I am (yes, I’m crying right now- don’t laugh at me).

God Bless you Ben. Can’t wait to see you, just in time for Christmas presents!

Grocery Shopping Feels Like a 1Night Stand

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:12:23 -0400

Shopping at a new grocery store feels like an awkward one-night stand. I should know where everything is. They have all of the same things in the same places (for the most part). But i still find myself fumbling around- doing things twice that I know I shouldn’t. Going down the same aisle 2 or 3 times and eventually walking out without actually getting any of the things I needed…

How did hipsters become so uncool?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:31:52 -0400

How did hipsters become so uncool?:

but sometimes it’s worth taking the leap… usually...

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:22:55 -0400

but sometimes it’s worth taking the leap… usually not.

Just heard the LCD Soundsystem cover of this tune. I still dig...

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:29:11 -0400

Just heard the LCD Soundsystem cover of this tune. I still dig the original.

rangeenhaseena: colorphobia (by Matheus Lopes)

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:06:32 -0400

rangeenhaseena:

colorphobia (by Matheus Lopes)

substitute starving musician who needs a place to crash for...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:30 -0400

substitute starving musician who needs a place to crash for “My Mom” and this describes my life… right?

wow. this is a horrifying and powerful image. artist ::...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:10:12 -0400

wow. this is a horrifying and powerful image.

artist :: sebastian errazuriz: american kills

want chocolate. need fruit.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:03:57 -0400

want chocolate. need fruit.

She’s Slipping...

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:21:31 -0400

She’s Slipping Away

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/shes-slipping-away-15-pieces

http://www.joshuabronaugh.com/

Black Keys are blasting. (just above office appropriate...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:51:39 -0400

Black Keys are blasting. (just above office appropriate volume)

Can’t wait for this weekend.

listening to "David Bowie - Oh! You Pretty Things"

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:50:40 -0400

listening to "David Bowie - Oh! You Pretty Things":

Was having a “slow” morning (thanks to the generous dudes at Norm’s) but started cranking Bowie. Now planning world domination…

listening to "Voxhaul Broadcast Performs

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:48:00 -0400

listening to "Voxhaul Broadcast Performs :

@zachjonestunes - i thought you’d like this - it’s cool like Dr. Dog… except completely different.

listening to "Deer Tick - These Old Shoes"

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:29:04 -0400

listening to "Deer Tick - These Old Shoes":

This day is flying by. Had to slow down with a little Deer Tick – These Old Shoes

(via dorkvader)

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:55:27 -0400

(via dorkvader)

bobbbyg: Morning Breath ~ today I realized that Emily (AKA- the...

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:49:46 -0400

bobbbyg:

Morning Breath ~ today I realized that Emily (AKA- the social media ninja) cannot be trusted*

After two months of back-to-back business trips I returned to find the Ninja with her feet up at my desk.

There is also evidence that she had been using the Kiehl’s products that I keep stashed in my top desk drawer and someone heard her impersonating me on the phone. And she was ordering spa services.

And, to top it all off, she has outsted me as the “Mayor of VIA” on Foursquare.

This calls for drastic action.

Suggestions?

*this photo was actually taken last Friday during Portland’s First Friday Art Walk at the “Shoot Your Face Off” event at SPACE by the talented Nathan Eldridge

But I’m still keeping an eye on the Ninja. She’s notoriously power hungry.