Monthly Archives: September 2006

The fabulous HcQ hooked me up today with a great new release from DJ Shadow called “You Made It.” The vocals are by Chris James of Stateless. It’s fantastic. Enjoy. The Record Girl image was lifted from Empire Waste Designs. If you like it, by all means go there and buy one of their Tshirts. [...]

There are some people who are like songs. Seeing them, hearing them talk, even thinking about them takes you back to a different time or place. They’re like bookmarks in your life. And inevitably, these people become more like symbols that people. In fact, sometimes that’s all they are. Twenty-foot-tall symbols of Lloyd celluloid. You [...]

We had about 75 birthday partiers over on Saturday to celebrate the Hurricane. And I venture to bet that most went home to discoverpiñata guts in their undergarments. I know I did.

Hurricane Rita, September 21, 2005, courtesy of NOAA Sept. 22, 2005: A year ago today we were locked in a hospital. Waiting for all hell to break lose. I was 37 weeks pregnant. Aug. 29, 2005: Only 23 days earilier, the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history had hit just miles [...]

Now that I’m an adult and live in the city, I can’t even believe that when I grew up, this was my backyard. I guess I especially appreciate this slow and easy childhood now that I live with a Hurricane. (I’m not sure why; but that just changes everything, so I feel it must change [...]

I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. But then, I’ve been meaning to finish the four books on my nightstand for a while. And the thing is, I’ve been reading less lately. Scratch that. I’ve been reading as much as ever lately. But I’ve been reading fewer books. And I used to always [...]

Ever heard of Colorstrology? Me neither. Until I found this site, sponsored by Pantone, at Persimmon and Pink. I thought it was probably a load of colorful hooey until I discovered that I’m Pink Nectar because I’m talented, sensitive and aesthetic. And now, of course, I totally believe. What color are you?

The Hurricane Blogging con Queso* asa va vdszajnv;bolm MB’We;m,rBA/A/.,N svvvsddds z‘;l,[‘;l[‘l.’;,:”>ASZSdazseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeefcaszx Hurricane out. On Love Thursday and everyday, we quite like blogging around here. Well, some of us do. However, last night, someone who lives here might have sent me a link on How To Dissuade Yourself From Becoming a Blogger. Or something. *Photo taken [...]

Introductions have always been easy for me. Because I am my father’s daughter, I have always been able to walk right up to anyone, even Oprah herself, any day anytime and introduce myself. No problem. But then, please know, that approximately five seconds later, I’ll have no idea what your name is. (Unless we’re talking [...]