Monthly Archives: June 2010

Musical Mnemonics 2: Songs About Los Angeles

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

Some classic albums here. They remind me of high school (first two, at least), being at my parent’s house, listening to music like crazy. I listened to music all the time. In my room, when I was drawing, writing, doing … Continue reading →

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Musical Mnemonics 1: Swervedriver

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Every now and again I will be going about my day and something quite randomly will trigger a musical memory. Suddenly a song I haven’t heard in years is playing on cerebral repeat. These are usually songs I loved, songs … Continue reading →

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FTW vs. W

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

Well, I can’t say I never win anything. The Chances briefly swayed in my favour when I won a Twitter contest with L.A.-based print studio Two Rabbits. It’s pretty cool actually: a set of bicycle-themed silkscreened posters. This is the … Continue reading →

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Cereal

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

Image courtesy of juiceboxdotcom.com. Proper “serial” forthcoming.

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Martine’s Bookclub

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Check the hair on the second one from the left. It’s like my hair as an adult on my face as a kid. Me at 4, for reference: Plus me currently, *ahem* several years later…oh whatever. Searching for the perfect … Continue reading →

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RESIST THE COATING

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

Months ago, my daughter broke my glasses. I saw it as an opportunity, a blessing in disguise. I rarely wear my glasses, save for weekends, before bedtime and for overnight traveling. The last pair – which was held together by … Continue reading →

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