Nexus
Back in high school, I received a sample flashcard in the mail with the word “AMELIORATE” on it. It was accompanied by a sales brochure announcing that I could learn ALL of my SAT words in seconds, with this incredible deck of really ugly flashcards. I tossed the card and the brochure, but I’ve never forgotten that word, or the definition. And I did do kind of badly on my SATs.
Lately I’ve been thinking about flashcards again. I need to learn lots of things, like financial terms, how to perform CPR, what is it about baseball that is so captivating . . . so I’m going to try doing a few.
age
How old were you (if you have reached this point) when you decided you were old? If you haven’t reached this point yet, how young do you feel?
Loafers
I don’t normally pay over $500 for a pair of shoes, but I really wanted these.
Just an observation
courtesy of Keri Smith, an author/illustrator/guerilla arteest. What does this diagram make you think about?
Tarjé
Is the day after Thanksgiving really full of incredible sales? Or do the sales get better in mid-December?
I didn’t go shopping today, but I’ve done my fair share for the economy b/c I live within spitting distance (if you can spit .8 miles) of a Target. Why don’t I go to Walmart? It’s supposed to have lower prices. Why am I so addicted to Tarjé??
Ode to Joy
If you’re in the mood for some high-pitched Beethoven performed by a piece of felt, check out this brief video. Apparently it’s in response to William Zauscher’s youtube music videos. I like the idea that Muppet folk, or maybe Beeker himself, is sitting around eating cheeze curls and surfing the net.
Does Facebook show that we are lonely-ish, interaction-starved or attention-starved . . . what does Facebook tell us?
Bert & Ernie Gangsta Rap
Stian, the guy who crafted this video, says, “I was a bit bored last week, so I edited some old Bert & Ernie episodes to the sound of M.O.P.’s Ante Up.”
When’s the last time I did something that cool when I was bored?
Toothbrushing football fan dude
I love nonchalance, boldness and dental hygiene. This guy has it all. Look at that style.
Whose unabashed behavior do you like?
If you are trying to figure out what to do, who do you “consult?”
[You like that? My friend Irv sent me a link to a bacon board game @ Archie McPhee.com, and holy sh*t there are like 50 bacon-related products there. who knew?]
Anyway . . ..
Sometimes I think about what Buddha might do. I’m not religious, and I don’t know much about Buddha, but I like thinking about him or meditating/conversating in his general direction. The idea of him makes me feel peaceful.
I also think about Bruce Lee. Who better to emulate when in a tough spot? I got introduced to BL through Justin’s film, Finishing the Game, and a related art show @ Gallery Nucleus. I like a lot of his philosophies, and I find them helpful. Not that I’m really following them. But I like to remind myself to try.
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What’s something you do that other people probably wish you didn’t do?
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What’s your go-to joke?
Mine is not a big hit with people. My friend Calvin made it up, and I’ve always liked it. It’s my go-to b/c I can’t REMEMBER any others. Also, I’m such a horrible joke-teller that quick & short is the only kind I can make it out alive with. The only other joke I know is a sexist one about women.
Here tis:
What is red and invisible?
No tomato!
Hm. looks less funny in print. better when Calvin says it .. ..
