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An Artist to Love
Matjames Metson is a self-taught artist whose work needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Each piece is complicated but deliberate, and full of hidden delights. His art is personal but resonates with wonder and mystery. … Continue reading
The Crash Reel
Once in a while, I see a film that is so transformative, I wish I could make everyone watch it. The Crash Reel is exactly that. It is a fucking gem in every way and I want you to … Continue reading
Amanda To The Rescue
It has been a heartbreaking weekend. God bless Amanda Palmer for cheering us up. ** If you don’t see a picture, go here.
Torturing the Guests
Over the weekend, we hosted a small family birthday party. We had chosen the movie Edmond for the post-dinner entertainment, confident that none of our guests had seen it, since no one has, except for us and some disgruntled … Continue reading
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Whole Foods Adventure
Whenever I walk to Whole Foods with friends, we have an adventure, and not just the one where tall thin women ram you with their shopping carts. This time, it was a guy with an enormous didgeridoo. We had … Continue reading
The Last Meal
I’m too old and sad to enjoy mocking death the way I used to. But Death Row trivia continues to fascinate me, even though it’s politically incorrect to express anything but outrage on the subject of the death penalty. Photographer Henry … Continue reading
Two Good Things
Look at this crazy ring! I love the concept of a ring that looks at itself. You can buy it here. Now look at Kitty, Daisy and Lewis. They are siblings from England whose band includes their mom … Continue reading
Douche or Dreamboat?™
I think it’s time for me to trademark this feature, that’s how much I like it. Remember the last time we played? My first reaction to this guy was YES! I might have even made some kind of noise. … Continue reading
Beatles Party
My friend Jane threw a great party for her birthday, instructing her guests to dress as characters from a Beatles song. The creative challenge was enough to make me accept the invitation and even more noteworthy, to get up off my … Continue reading
A Special Game
Inner Vision is a computer game created by a college student who has given some thought to suicide. The goal of the game is to convince three people not to kill themselves. As a player, you interact with them, choosing … Continue reading