Has anyone ever used Skillshare? I’m thinking of taking a class — and maybe teaching one too.
What skill do you want to learn? What skill do you have to teach? Comment away — maybe we can all help each other.
Jan
13
I spend my day at home watching Woody Allen’s most recent movie, Midnight in Paris.
Three times.
That may have been excessive, but it was a good film and I only had 24 hours to drink up the gorgeous Parisian scenes and charming story.
The only problem is now I’m desparate to get to Paris and wander around at all times of day, especially at midnight.
If you haven’t seen the movie already, this would be a perfect weekend to rent it…
Do you have any plans for the long weekend? I’ll be planning and packing for Alt! If you’ll be there, please let me know so we can meet up!
{images from Midnight in Paris website}
Jan
12
I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, and while I’m usually quite good about having a few posts always at the ready, today I don’t. I’m going to bundle up, drink some tea, and hope that by tomorrow, I am back in “go” mode.
Hope your day is filled with sunshine!
{photo by me}
Jan
11
It was the sea that enraptured the most. It pulsed, like the blood beneath your skin, and while you stood there watching it, you wondered how you could have ever doubted the world was alive.
The journey by boat was quaint and short, thankfully, as you serious doubted the vessel could have stood up to any more than a slight breeze. This was the sort of thing tourists did, and you had permitted yourself to act like a tourist in your own life.
You slept in late most mornings, stayed out at night until your vision became blurry. Days were spent in a haze of wandering and dancing and spinning like you were a child. Everything was new and brilliant. The world was on fire with possibilities.
And the moments that were in full focus were stunning: the church bells in the distance, the exquisite dessert that you drew out for an hour, the smell of a spring breeze in a world that would soon be winter.
Even after you returned home, you still carried the camera and vowed to never stop seeing the whole world like you had never seen it before.
{all images by Giedre Krulikas of Walking Dot Photography (and fellow awesome Lithuanian)}
Jan
10
Anyone up for grabbing a pizza tonight? I know this great spot…
Hope you’re having a lovely Tuesday!
{photographs by Brett Brogan}
Jan
10
Allison and Catherine Pierce are two very talented sisters. And gorgeous. And stylish.
I recently fell head over heels for their amazing music. It’s fun and charming and so many songs are everything I’ve always wanted to say.
Here are some of my favorites for you:
Secret
Turn On Billie
Sticks and Stones
Kissing You Goodbye
Love You More
{images from The Pierces website}
Jan
9
Have you ever had the same conversation twice? When that happens, I try to take note. The lesson lately has been about dreams.
My brother and I were at a family gathering on New Year’s. Repeatedly we were asked about our jobs, what we do for a living. I’ve refined my explanation down to “I write articles for one NASA website” and leave out all the details. My brother has a new job and is still working on his one-liner. But when we got in the car together, he commented that he couldn’t stand answering what he did for a living. People, he said, should ask what you’re passionate about, what you dream about, what you love.
A few days later, Dyan and I had the conversation again by email.
For those who are lucky, what you’re passionate about may be the same as your job. But many of us are still searching and planning and working to make our dreams reality. In the future, I’m going to ask people what they’re dreaming about, what they want more than anything else, rather than just what their day job is. You never know who you’ll be able to help and who may be able to help you.
So, my dear friends, what are your dreams? What are you most passionate about?
{images here and here – no luck finding original sources}
Jan
6
Three days a week, I’m home to witness that perfect afternoon light streaking into my kitchen and bathing it in a glow that’s perfect for photographs. Just three days. The others I find myself at work for long days where the sun has little chance to warm my skin.
On those long days, my evening hours disappear almost entirely, given over to phone calls or writing or — as is most frequently the case — cooking. The meals aren’t elaborate, but they’re hearty. Last night I experimented with eggplant, quinoa, and spinach.
Right before I left for the holidays, I made pasta from scratch. A linguine I decided to dress up with garlic and basil in the mix.
There’s something therapeutic about turning the computer off, putting some music on, and just working with my hands for some time.
I have one of those old-fashioned crank pasta machines. It doesn’t attach to my kitchenaid or have any fancy motor to plug in. I spend time kneading the dough then passing it through the machine several times, getting the pasta thinner and thinner until I finally cut it.
And as lovely as being able to finally eat the pasta is, I think I find more joy in making it.
Anyone want to come over for a little pasta party?
Jan
5
Any words I might offer as a review of the Punchdrunk production of Sleep No More, an adaptation of MacBeth, will not do this experience justice. But I can compel you — if you live in New York City or near New York City or can visit within the next two months – go and book your ticket now.
The play is set throughout the six floors of an old hotel, and words are minimal. Even the audience is told to stay silent throughout the duration of the play and is forbidden to remove the masks they must wear. And while I thought that wearing a mask at first might be strange, it was freeing. I spent my time following different characters on their journeys and standing in awe at the scenes I witnessed.
Go. My heart is still racing.
{image from The New York Times review, photographed by Sara Krulwich}
Jan
4
Kate Spade does it perfectly: the style is fun, flirty, and youthful while still being sophisticated. I get why everyone is so in love. I too have been a fan for some time, but as a graduate student, a closet of Kate Spade dresses simply wasn’t in the budget.
But now that I have a full time job? I’m thinking of making an investment.
It doesn’t help that one of my coworkers has a part-time job at the local Kate Spade store. Can you say “Hello, employee discount”?
I mean, I do need a white dress for the Winter Wonderland party at Altitude Design Summit in two weeks.
Are you heading to Alt? I’d love to meet you there…
{images from Kate Spade}
