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September 2010

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    Answers, Part One: How I Got Into It.

    “Imaginary Friends”, 1997. I was very into Reid Miles/Blue Note at the time. So, wow. That’s a lot of questions! I was kind of expecting the usual five or six that I…

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    Go Ask Anna: The Book Cover Design Edition!

    I love hearing about what people do for a living; about the ways their jobs function and how they started doing what they do in the first place. I always feel a…

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    Up on the roof.

    Last year, we had a small hatch and ladder installed in our attic to allow access to the roof. We’ve been up there a few times since then, but I’ve forgotten to…

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    Good advice.

    I am feeling this in a deep, deep way right now. Sometimes you just have to let go of the quest for uniqueness in favor of (a) getting it DONE, and (b)…

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    Long weekend.

    Long weekends are always so full of promise. You envision all of the things you’re going to accomplish, all of the projects you’ll be able to complete with the extra time, and…

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    Craig Lorentson.

    By chance, I just learned moments ago that Craig Lorentson passed away on June 4th. Craig was the singer for Lowlife, one of my favorite bands of all time. He was 44…

  • Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.

    My sister Sarah sent me this little animated short, and I’m so glad she did, because it’s kind of the best thing ever. I love Marcel. I’m going to mark this post…