July 2009
15 posts
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half-time: best albums of 2009, so far.
(via) I certainly haven’t heard all 2009 has offered, but from what I have, these outshine the rest & hold their own as my fav albums of ‘09, so far. Click on links for A/V supplements. 20. Regina Spektor, Far — been listening to “Folding Chair” lately & picturing myself on the beach. 19. Handsome Furs, Face Control — Dan Boeckner’s voice makes...
June 2009
10 posts
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californ-i-a
(via) (via) Countdown ‘til adventure: less than one month. Excitement: absurd.
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oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookie recipe
Cookies are delicious. Duh. And since your mom has a real job, it’s probably time you learn how to make them for yourself. It takes about 30 minutes to mix & throw in your first batch, so pause this week’s episode of Intervention. Get off of your couch & into the kitchen. I basically use the recipe from the Quaker Oats website, which makes a hardy batch, so certainly downsize...
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Krause Springs
Krause Springs - Spicewood, TX
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Rolling Stones 'Hot Stuff'
It’s so hot in Austin right now.
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Zach attack: my continued obsession with Beirut
Zach Condon is a total dreamboat. Period. This opinion became fact to me when I had the pleasure of seeing Beirut perform at SXSW back in 2007 and felt my entire body go limp as a direct reaction to his nonchalant, brilliant performance. I’m pretty sure Zach fits a variation of my ‘perfect guy.’ To me that guy embodies a child-like curiosity, zest for life, and an amazing...
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spring roll recipe
yum Spring rolls are one of my favorite summer specialties. They’re delicious, filling & super easy to make. Plus they make for a great dinner party meal. You can definitely get tipsy & still pull off a messy, but totally tasty roll. What you need: rice paper wrappers Fill with chopped up pieces of (all ingredients optional): avocado, red pepper, scallion, shredded carrots, tofu,...
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monday mix: summer solstice
Patrick Winfield: Flower Study
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Joanna Newsom 'The Sprout and The Bean'
(via: Terri Timely)
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back to basics
“In nature every moment is new; the past is always swallowed and forgotten; the coming only is sacred. Nothing is secure but life, transition, the energizing spirit.” — Emerson