July 2008
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a dry erase board that speaks to my soul
“The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do as one pleases.” - William Hazlitt (1778 - 1830) {image captured at Bacchus Restaurant, New Paltz, NY} Lake Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz, NY
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long walk home
My great “surprise” adventure started yesterday! I left Austin bright and early to embark on quite a day of travel: a flight to Philadelphia, three trains up through Jersey and a car ride on over to Giant’s Stadium to tailgate for Springsteen with the DiMedio’s and Jersey’s finest fans. the city of intense humidity 30th street station rain is a beautiful accessory...
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Extra! Extra!
In Which You Look Like You’re Losing A Piece of Your Soul by Jessica Skinner I was recently invited to contribute to This Recording, one of my favorite and most frequented blogs. Check it out!
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my semi-inappropriate anthem du jour
Consistent with my shameless love for Wu-Tang and my prideful New York roots, I have recently been awed by Ratatat’s synthed out, electro-hop “Stomp Remix,” featuring Young Buck, TI, The Game & Ludacris. Wow, what a roster, right? While the original version of “Stomp” isn’t really my cup of tea, the remix jacks-up all of the collaborator’s...
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Drunk History is hilariously intoxicating
The third volume of Drunk History continues to raise the bar of my expectations for the intoxicating Funny or Die series. The premise is win-win, the storyteller gets plastered and colorfully recounts a historical event for the viewers mis-educated enjoyment. I just might have to try this at home! For this particular production Jen Kirkman drank a bottle and a half of wine and dropped some...
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Mustang Island State Park
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modern minimalism
I can’t help but drool in marvel over smart minimalistic design. In my book these houses go above and beyond basics with their beautiful architecture, while simultaneously showcasing a respect for natural surroundings. Of course, their price tag is suitably way out of any foreseeable attainability for me, but window shopping fits my budget just fine. Here’s a peek at some of the well...
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which way to the beach?
Few things in life grant me the simple satisfaction of waking up only to slip into a bathing suit and out the door to the nearest body of water. That is summer. And while with age summer fades into the obscurity of yearly events, I refuse to let such an opportunity pass by altogether. I am thrilled to be leaving Austin tomorrow and finding serenity on the gulf coast shore of Mustang Island State...