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The Golden Reticulum

2010-10-29T11:13:00.004-05:00

For anyone that has been missing me blogging...its happening again at
The Golden Reticulum.
So update your bookmarks and RSS feeds.
Toodle-Loo.

MOM BUY ME THIS

2010-08-23T10:29:00.004-05:00

I seem to have lost my Sigg bottle.

The person designing/approving the rest of the bottle designs needs some help. Most of them seem horribly dated.

Font vs Font

2010-06-08T08:24:00.004-05:00

I love when big institutions give someone savvy creative control. I'm a total dork for fonts and I want good-looking typefaces EVERYWHERE.

Here is a clever article from the AIGA website about font facelifts.

Read More..

Despite my enthusiasm for a well designed typeface, it's important to keep some perspective and a sense of humor.

Keep Reading..

Also, THE FUTURE of Web Typography.

Thanks.

The Mounted Life

2010-06-06T11:21:00.003-05:00

RIP Scales

2010-04-28T11:22:00.001-05:00

MOM BUY ME THIS IMAGE

2010-03-31T10:58:00.002-05:00

From the Pumpkin Patch

2010-03-31T10:01:00.001-05:00

dedicated to Kevin Taylor.

IF YOU HAVE TO CRY, GO OUTSIDE

2010-02-19T08:56:00.001-06:00

K.Cut = The Mother Wolf.

Teach Me Everything.

ME & MY COUSINS

2010-02-17T09:20:00.002-06:00

For some reason I had never heard any Vampire Weekend before last weekend. I had heard the name, just not the music. Then Kevin Taylor made we watch this video and I'm kind of in love with it.

#1 Celebrity Crush: TITUS WELLIVER

2010-02-16T16:16:00.003-06:00

as "the Black Smoke" in L O S T.

as Silas Adams in Deadwood.

O B S E S S E D

2010-02-09T14:35:00.003-06:00

While searching for a more efficient way to convert from CMYK to PMS colors I stumbled upon this guy's Web Dumb and can't get enough of it.

The color tools don't really do what I was looking for, but that isn't stopping me from playing with them all day.

Rhyming Colors!

And Superformulas!

I Can Not Stop.

Duncan's Day Out

2010-02-09T11:47:00.002-06:00

A few days ago I went on a Manhattan adventure with Duncan, Brooklyn resident of one week, as my tour guide.

We ended up at the Outsider Art Fair in Midtown.

I didn't really know what Outsider Art was when we walked in but I was quickly convinced.

FEIST LIVE

2010-02-04T09:29:00.002-06:00

Playlist.
I spent a few hours the other night watching videos of Feist performances on YouTube. I am entranced by her voice, it sounds like my favorite old blanket. And how it is hauntingly identical to the recordings.

TROP.FIDDY

2010-02-04T08:37:00.002-06:00

I have been waking up with intense cravings for orange juice.
I know it is more of an orange drink than orange juice, but Who Cares?!
Trop Fiddy is my favie.

PS Can You Make Them All Look Like This?

2010-02-01T15:12:00.008-06:00

Hill Country Sunset.

I took these last week somewhere between Salado and Jarrell.

V.Day is Going Rule IF Someone Makes Me This

2010-02-01T15:10:00.002-06:00

O B S E S S E D

2010-01-29T11:42:00.004-06:00

When Hammer Hits Stone

I've been going to see RTB2 play a lot the last few months and I have become OBSESSED with the song When Hammer Hits Stone.

Clarinety

2010-01-26T11:17:00.006-06:00

I've been getting into playing my clarinet lately. I really want to get my chops up so I can play long enough for a rehersal.

Alisa and I are going to start working on some duets soon. If anyone else wants to get in on this just let me know.

---insert hilarious picture of me playing clarinet 10 years ago---

Clarinet Solo for you aural enjoyment.

In my search for a community band to play with I came across this little gem.

"The Oak Lawn Band dedicates itself to serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies (LGBTA) community and its causes as well as other communities within Texas and the United States."
I find the idea of this interesting and curious in an appropriateness/necessity way, but in my extreme eschewal to any political discussion I don't care to discuss or think of it further.

e#&mag0s

2010-01-25T15:20:00.002-06:00

If you think you are my friend and you don't love this band, then you are mistaken.

Well, maybe not. But you are either missing out or a total tool.

Dinner with the Fam.

2010-01-21T13:27:00.002-06:00

Any of my friends who has had the pleasure of dining with my family has invariably been called an "idiot" or referred to as a "pinhead" by Brent - lovingly of course.
This video just gets me tickled with the image of Riley coming to dinner at the house...

Let's just say I'm pretty sure there would be two holes in the window where each of those boys had been drop-kicked out of the neighborhood.

Yellow Brick Road

2010-01-20T22:27:00.003-06:00

I want this to be the first thing I see when I wake up tomorrow.

(from nick owen's flickr.)
I have finally found myself back on the yellow brick road.
WHO WANTS TO BE THE SCARECROW?

D8 Me Don't H8 Me.

2010-01-20T21:44:00.002-06:00

1. New Millionare Matchmaker starts next Tuesday.

2. Patti Stanger is a 3rd Generation Matchmaker with a 99% Success Rate. You can't argue with those numbers.
3. Can she come and real talk all of my dude friends so they can stop being pussies about girls and dating.
4.
I am officially a First Generation Matchmaker with a 76% Success Rate.
Testimonials coming soon...

Most Ridiculous People I Have Seen on TV

2009-11-06T15:40:00.002-06:00

- MATT PRESTON -
While searching for an image of Matt Preston I found this Amazing video. I think it sums up my feelings immaculately.

But what is missing from that video can be found in this one. Watch. Learn.

Note - 8:20 "The Kebob on The Chest"

- ENZO -

Spencer has finally met his match with Enzo, who is the next generation's Junior.

-NEVAN -

In real life this guy might be less ridiculous and more sad, but his clips on TV were pure comedy.

What Else Am I Watching?

2009-11-06T15:29:00.001-06:00

The end of Season One left me feeling a little dissatisfied. So many of the ingredients are there and the show is good, but it feels like a I'm eating a pizza before its been baked. There is a lot of potential here and I have to keep reminding myself that the mania of Buffy doesn't come from watching the first season alone, it is Whedon's ability to create and maintain such a complete landscape and developed story that I have to have faith he has a plan and will be able to execute it.
Season Two is keeping the momentum on the incline, I just can't wait for it pass the threshold..
VERDICT: Watch, but Be Patient

Um, this show is ridiculous. I only watched one episode and I can't really tell if I am amazed or disgusted with it. It is basically The Hills except with dudes selling real estate instead of girls getting catty.
VERDICT: Steer Clear if you have weak stomach.

What Am I Watching?

2009-11-05T17:32:00.002-06:00

I know everyone wants to know what I've been watching on TV lately.
Here is a quick recap of my latest obsessions with the most amazing invention ever.

Though Flash Forward has got some key players and laid some interesting and significant plot points down, I can't help but wish they wouldn't bring actors from such an analogous show as Lost, which is still running, even if those characters are gone. I want the show to have its own identity, which it does, I just don't think this helps.
VERDICT #1: Curious but not in Love
VERDICT #2: Where is my Lost countdown clock?

Greek is Good.
This is the kind of show I want to be on when I get home from school (or work) instead of Everybody Loves Raymond reruns or Two and a Half Men (GAG). It is episodic and simple enough that you can miss a few episodes or just jump in the middle and still enjoy, but also carries enough of a story arc to be rewarding.
VERDICT: Don't stay up all night to finish the season, but DO put it on while you are piddling around.

AUDIOBOOKS

2009-10-28T21:09:00.003-05:00

Since I love reading aloud and the Texas School For the Blind has an insane training program before they'll let you record books for them, I've taken it upon myself to start my own audio book recordings.
Here is my first attempt.
I'm a little nervous...so be nice.

PART ONE
PART TWO

X.Mas List 2K9: Item #2

2009-10-26T15:45:00.002-05:00

The pocket knife I've had on my keys for probably the last ten years finally broke this summer.
I think either of these will make a nice replacement.

X.Mas List 2K9: Item #1

2009-10-26T15:42:00.000-05:00

I Think I'm In Love

2009-10-26T13:45:00.005-05:00

So I've got cable now.
For the first time in ten years.
And I've been stuck in bed with a deathly cold = Lots of TV Time.
I think I'm in love with the Science Channel.
So informational.
So interesting.
I'm kind of afraid I'm never going to be able to stop watching the television.

Also I can't get over how clever their logo is.
I just want to pinch its cheeks.

Give Up The Ghost (O B S E S S E D)

2009-10-14T22:19:00.002-05:00

I know that you know that I love Brandi Carlile, but do you know how excited I am about her new album?
1. This cover is Bomb.
2. Musically, it finally realizes what she has always been capable of and what I always wanted from her.
3. Please come to Texas right now.

Mom Buy Me This For Christmas

2009-10-14T21:56:00.002-05:00

Art Healer

2009-10-07T11:23:00.002-05:00

Genius Video.

Genius Book.

Genius Girl.

Crime Watch

2009-10-07T11:12:00.002-05:00

Somethin Goin On In The Neighborhood.

O B S E S S E D

2009-10-05T10:44:00.002-05:00

San Pellegrino
Tastes Like Heaven In My Mouth
Aranciata
(Haiku for The Dock Boys)

Dreamscape VII - Feels Like:

2009-10-04T12:14:00.001-05:00

Takihiro Sato.

Days Like To Days

2009-10-03T17:53:00.002-05:00

Gina Magid.

Double Exposure: American Indian Pottery - Meet the Columbia River.

2009-09-23T08:48:00.005-05:00

The New Fave

2009-09-03T09:38:00.001-05:00

One day I will look back on this period in my life and fondly refer to it as "The Days of Yahtzee."

Summer is Almost Over

2009-08-31T11:05:00.000-05:00

Columbia Gorge

2009-08-11T00:50:00.005-05:00

I finally uploaded some pictures from one of my favorite days in Oregon.

Homesick For The West Coast

2009-08-11T00:31:00.000-05:00

Mom Buy Me This

2009-08-10T23:56:00.000-05:00

Thanks.

Crappy Taxidermy . Com

2009-08-09T21:55:00.003-05:00

A whole blog filled with amateur/interesting taxidermy exploits. Just what I needed today.

Okay, so some of these are a little creepy, but mostly they are just amazing.

The New Condition

2009-07-17T13:19:00.003-05:00

C Y B E R C H O N D R I A

My Two Cousins

2009-07-13T00:04:00.001-05:00

Looks like I missed some FoJ fun with the fam...

Today's Fave

2009-07-13T00:01:00.003-05:00

Loving the new Dirty Projectors

Bitte Orca

E Minor Op.72 No.1

2009-07-10T13:13:00.003-05:00

I've been in the mood for nocturnes lately.

This site is amazing for downloading some classics.

M of J.Tech

2009-07-06T13:07:00.002-05:00

The light was absurdly dim in this museum.
Apparently I'm still learning how to use my camera.
I'm kind of still into how these pictures came out.

Decaying Dice

Magnetic Globes

Vectograph

A Household Myth

Been Painting

2009-07-05T19:23:00.000-05:00

Brunch With The Neighbors

2009-07-05T19:04:00.005-05:00

While watching my parents house the other week in Los Angeles the friendly neighbors, Clark and Judy, insisted I attend breakfast with them to make sure I was doing okay in that little house all by my lonesome. I'm not one to turn down a free meal, so I obliged.
We went to the Egg-Plantation and had some nice conversation. On the way home we stopped at an open house in the neighborhood, chatted with the realtor and Clark told me all about the different plants in the yard.
POINT IS: I was entranced by this cat lounging on the bed.

Talk about a Frowny-Face.

Portland So Far

2009-07-05T18:45:00.002-05:00

mt. hood

tar tar

treehuggers

OMSI Pictures

2009-07-05T18:40:00.003-05:00

OMSI Garage

2009-07-02T21:37:00.004-05:00

I don't know how I feel about Kaci Beeler Blog-o-spondent, but I do know how I feel about the warehouse where OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)stores all of their spare parts. I could stay in there for days going through all of those boxes.

Frank

2009-07-01T15:09:00.003-05:00

Just opening up in the old Starlite spot on 4th and Colorado.
They have house-made BACON INFUSED Maker's Mark.
I forsee lots of hanging here in my near future.

Next Stop: The City of Roses

2009-06-30T16:43:00.002-05:00

John Adams

2009-06-29T22:43:00.003-05:00

I love this HBO series. I am obsessed with the opening theme.
You must watch it!

Trader Joe's

2009-06-27T21:57:00.002-05:00

I'm sorry but I'm just not on board the Trader Joe's Fanatical Fan Club Boat. I like what they do, I appreciate their presence in the community, I even like going there. But I am not obsessed with it and certainly wouldn't go out of my way to make sure I got to stop in. Is my obnoxious fear of following a trend holding me back from this alleged roller-coaster of grocerial adventure?

Its probably a little of that plus the fact that I am considerably turned off by their annoying font choice and corporate tropical theme. Can someone please send a memo to their private headquarters and tell them that if their product is good, it doesn't need a cheesy theme to sell or be remembered. I guess I just can't support a bad identity.

Somebody get these guys a new logo, burn those Hawaiian shirts, and take any reference to tiki huts far away. STAT.

Museum of Jurassic Technology

2009-06-27T18:09:00.004-05:00

Radiographs

When the Die Dies

Microminiature

Micromosaics

Plus More!
Museum of Jurassic Technology = Awesome

Type Hunting

2009-06-25T11:47:00.005-05:00

I might be going type hunting today.

Love these treatments.

Someone buy me one of these.

What I Watched This Week

2009-06-25T05:38:00.003-05:00

Week A

2009-06-25T04:14:00.005-05:00

Ocean

Traffic

Lil Bro

Top-Siders

Kyle Patrick

Joshie and Ruby

Skipper

Cliftons

Kissy Face

90s(0210)

2009-06-19T19:50:00.001-05:00

I think this is going to be my new look when I come home.

Home Alone

2009-06-18T23:19:00.004-05:00

1. I Love being home alone at my parent's house. I feel like I am in HS again.

2. Home Alone is the greatest Christmas movie EVER.

B.Hamas

2009-06-09T16:37:00.003-05:00

The Fam.

The Shells.

The Laundry.

The Sponge.

The Bow.

The Pig.

The Sis.

Stay Tuned.

2009-06-09T16:28:00.001-05:00

Remember Me?

Sorry so long. I feel a revival in the very near future.

Graduation Photography

2009-04-28T09:42:00.001-05:00

So I am filling in as the graduation photographer at the Co-op for the next few weeks. Stop by my studio if you want me to take your picture!

Future Holding

2009-04-21T21:48:00.000-05:00

tessar lo

AMAZING

2009-04-21T18:46:00.005-05:00

Breaking The Rules

2009-04-15T11:11:00.001-05:00

Everybody knows that Rule #7 is Don't Travel Back in Time.

Since TV isn't real, I guess it is okay. Between Lost and Heroes I can't keep track of the different time travel rules and I think it is annoying me.

Horse Hair

2009-04-14T15:54:00.001-05:00

julian wolkenstein.

Goal In (Unemployed)Life:

2009-04-13T16:27:00.001-05:00

Go To Sonic Happy Hour Every Day.

Brilliant Noise.

2009-04-11T00:59:00.003-05:00

This just blew my mind.

read about it

Obsessed With Letterpress

2009-04-09T20:06:00.002-05:00

If I had access to a letterpress I don't think I would ever use a printer again.

Especially if I had paper with gold edging.

Music Love

2009-04-09T18:59:00.002-05:00

So I really love The Thermals

and this cd

and while we're at it I'm not ashamed to say that I really like old Saves The Day

I think both of these bands really get my blood pumping and put me in a good mood on a road trip.

Giant Snails

2009-04-06T15:57:00.000-05:00

I want these all over my walls.

The Prince Of Target

2009-04-02T22:02:00.006-05:00

Um, did Prince go crazy?

Dear Prince, are you that concerned with losing cd sales? You are P R I N C E. You don't need Target.

We Love Recycling

2009-04-02T19:59:00.002-05:00

Where Gadgets Go To Die.

A Broken Promise

2009-04-02T16:37:00.002-05:00

So I'm pretty sure that between the ages of 11 and 14 I promised myself that when I was paying the bills I would never ever pull weeds again. Today I broke that promise for about two hours.
Just don't tell my parents.

Cardboard, Glue, and Screws

2009-04-01T04:52:00.001-05:00

Forensic Typography

2009-04-01T04:16:00.002-05:00

The dorkiest designer's dream. Solving crimes with kerning.

Wallpaper

2009-04-01T01:33:00.002-05:00

I don't think I could ever stand a wallpapered room...

Obsessed with this.

In love with this.

...or could I???

V O L C A N O

2009-03-27T17:45:00.002-05:00

Mount Redoubt Erupts!

Autoamerican

2009-03-27T17:39:00.002-05:00

I dusted this old record off the shelf yesterday to listen to and now I can't stop.
Everything about it is delicious.

Goal In Life

2009-03-25T17:33:00.002-05:00

Visit every Historical Site Marker in Texas.

Belmont Hotel

2009-03-24T18:55:00.005-05:00

So this weekend I went to a party at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas and I Lurved It!
Old Belmont:

New Belmont:

Cliff Cafe:

I wish I took better pictures of the room we were in...Twas Magnifique.
If you ever go stay in Bungalow 51. done.

Hello Tv Faves

2009-03-23T23:24:00.004-05:00

1. My new fave Tv nerd:

Fran Kranz

2. My new fave Tv Nickname:

Cas - is it cool to abbrev an angel?

Lots of Pizzas

2009-03-21T17:34:00.003-05:00

During my internet surfings today, I was reading a message about a bad experience with an online vendor, and "Long story short - I asked to cancel my order because I felt the purchase has been misrepresented, he told me it was just because I was stupid, and then before hanging up he threatened to purchase lots of pizzas with my credit card."

In 2027.

2009-03-18T13:42:00.005-05:00

The old standby.

Running The Numbers

2009-03-16T19:47:00.002-05:00

I am mesmerized by this project.

chris jordan.

Holy Crap Coolest Web Site

2009-03-16T18:38:00.001-05:00

Science of Type

2009-03-16T18:31:00.000-05:00

P.Booth

2009-03-16T02:37:00.003-05:00

I often find myself pondering the impact that digital photography has on me/us.
Think about it.

Also these are some of my fave pics ever.
I want to always be taking pictures of everything/everyone.

Slimmies!

2009-03-16T02:34:00.003-05:00

I am obsessed with the new Michelob Ultra Slim Cans. Why don't more beers make their cans in different proportions? I hope they keep making these forever.

benzing

2009-03-15T17:24:00.001-05:00

and the wheelers.

Fish Scales and Tendrils

2009-03-15T16:41:00.004-05:00

FireGeezer.com

2009-03-10T11:29:00.004-05:00

also I love reading this blog about firefighting.

Type&Illy

2009-03-10T11:19:00.005-05:00

samantha hahn.

Drawings

2009-03-09T18:14:00.002-05:00

I decided to start drawing this weekend.

New Fave Paintings

2009-03-09T18:05:00.004-05:00

roger borg.

These paintings remind me of the drawings I did this weekend (that i'm about to post).
And I Love Them.

Capybaras have slightly webbed feet, no tail, and 20 teeth.

2009-02-26T11:26:00.003-06:00

The capybara is the largest rodent in the world.

Adult capybaras may grow to 4.3 ft and weigh up to 140 lb.

If I ever came across one of these in the wild I think I would barf.
And after a brief 1.5 minute recovery, become entranced.