whining in stereo.

st. vincent, “the strangers”

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:39:00 -0500

st. vincent, “the strangers”

ben harper - blessed to be a witness (one of the more excellent...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500

ben harper - blessed to be a witness

(one of the more excellent and evocative album covers i’ve seen in a while)

Nontsikelelo Veleko :: Afronova Gallery

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:34:03 -0400

Nontsikelelo Veleko :: Afronova Gallery:

some seriously awesome photography of some gorgeous people in and around johannesburg by nontsikelelo veleko, a local photographer

rachel maddow, as host of "meet the press": a good idea?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:48:00 -0400

rachel maddow, as host of "meet the press": a good idea?:

down in the comments section, some folks were getting a little ignorant.

i personally love the idea. Maddow is not only an excellent pundit with some pretty impressive experience, she’s actually one of those “political elite minds” and can speak with a bit more authority than others because of her doctorate in politics. having someone who could be reasonably labelled an “expert” speak to and question experts could really raise the level of debate, not just on MTP, but, by God, dare i say, in this country’s discussion of political issues.

folks, that’s is not a bad thing. words like “elite” and “intelligent” are GOOD, i promise.

30 Days (and nights) in Brooklyn

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:46:36 -0400

30 Days (and nights) in Brooklyn:

a photo essay by Rusty Ralston

the university of miami hurricanes (i graduated in ‘08)...

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:13:33 -0400

the university of miami hurricanes (i graduated in ‘08) are ranked number 11 (AP) in the country. this season has marked their first consistent stay in the top twenty-five for something like three years.

seeing us rock the hell out of FSU, and then rocking the hell out of Georgia Tech, and then getting beaten at VA Tech but rallying back with a vengeance for Oklahoma made me miss my college days like i had never thought possible. going to the U was one of those helluva-times that, looking back, will never fade in awesomeness. all throughout your life, you’re told by older folks that “college is going to be great.” and you never fully appreciate that until you graduate.

i met some of the most amazing people while i was there. i had some truly stellar and singular experiences, and definitely some less-great times as well. but today, i was just overwhelmed by how much i miss being there.

my sister: what is that thing called? the plastic thing at the doctor for women...the thing they use for pap smears.

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:09:00 -0400

my sister: what is that thing called? the plastic thing at the doctor for women...the thing they use for pap smears.
me: ...they don't use the speculum for pap smears. do they?
my sister: what kind of woman are you?

my four favorite artists, according to last.fm they’re...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:34:23 -0400

my four favorite artists, according to last.fm

they’re right, all of these groups/people are totally and completely awesome.

on writeroom.

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:26:00 -0400

writing in writeroom reminds me of when i was in middle school. i was really, REALLY into reading fan fiction. ESPECIALLY when it was relating to either of my favorite shows: the x-files, and buffy the vampire slayer. and i was so into the x-files that i got an email address from some weird domain (like name@xfiles.zzn.com or something). that entire website was done entirely in the console colors of green on a black background.

i like it, though. it forces me to pay attention to what i’m typing. there’s not much room for mindless documentation with this sort of excercise.

and this made my whole weekend. (going to need to start looking...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:47:35 -0400

and this made my whole weekend.

(going to need to start looking at comics more often.)

chester french, wurlitzer interlude i’m not sure, but i...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:25:53 -0400

chester french, wurlitzer interlude

i’m not sure, but i may have just discovered the world’s first musical interlude to feature a bong.

Joe Wilson is Your Pre-Existing Condition

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:18:40 -0400

Joe Wilson is Your Pre-Existing Condition:

this is hysterical.

nikography: internal comp from a while ago. this was lots of fun...

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:36:53 -0400

nikography:

internal comp from a while ago. this was lots of fun to make!

this made my day.

Inside the Incase Studio (NOTCOT)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:40:49 -0400

Inside the Incase Studio (NOTCOT):

notcot is always excellent, but this is a sneak peek into the studio of one of my favorite brands. incase rocks almost every product they put out, and the space reflects that.

National Flags Made Out of Food

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:40:49 -0400

National Flags Made Out of Food:

i’m so hungry and diplomatic right now.

Photo

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:59:30 -0400

i <3 helvetireader.

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:33:41 -0400

i <3 helvetireader.

marc ambinder tells it like it is.

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:46:54 -0400

marc ambinder tells it like it is.:

obama’s a commie, and this speech on education proves why.

me: I want a personal valet.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:49:08 -0400

me: I want a personal valet.
my sister: for what, your two-wheeler and tiny-ass apartment?
me: ha. no. to like dress me, iron my clothes, draw the bath.
my sister: why would you say that? what do you want that for?
me: I want someone to pick me up out of my bed and carry me to the bathtub.
my sister: they don't do all that, Danielle. they just assist. you might get him to open the bathroom door for you, maybe he'll fetch you a towel.
me: "HE?!"

"This is slavery. It’s nothing more than slavery."

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:25:32 -0400

“This is slavery. It’s nothing more than slavery.”

- Michelle Bachmann (R-Crazy), after claiming that some Americans pay half their income in taxes.

No. Slavery is the thing where you don’t have any income because you (and your children) are considered somebody’s property and others can beat you (or worse) with impunity. Then, if you try to leave, they hang you for “stealing” yourself. I promise you, Michelle Bachmann, you are not enslaved. You are free and encouraged to leave. I’ll pack you some snacks for the road.

(via squashed)

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it’s ridiculous how on point this guy is.