Make mine a double

Not only the best show on television, but also the best drinkers.  Although I'd prefer to drink my Old Fashioned at Noir in Cambridge, I will have to settle on mixing    my drinks at home while in my best waist cinching dress (or sweatpants, whatevs). 

How We See Things

For those of you who are into things like typography, and product logo and design, this is a great read. Creating a targeted, memorable design is something that requires more thought than the average person realizes, yet the average person deferentially relies on those designs time and time again.  I know I am a sucka for my Clean Slate, among other things.

From California to the New York Island

If you ever wonder why you have it so good at your workplace (that is, if you have a job these days), this guy's partially to thank. During Labor Day weekend, I can't think of anyone better to toast than Woody Guthrie, a champion of laborer's rights and freedoms; a leader with a pocket of coal, and a heart of gold.  While you're enjoying some free time, tip one back for Woody.

Now as I look around, it's mighty plain to see
This world is such a great and a funny place to be;
Oh, the gamblin' man is rich an' the workin' man is poor,
And I ain't got no home in this world anymore.

                                                                            -W.G.

Gotta find the queen of all my dreams

Been listening to a lot of Philip Glass while I work on edits lately; I haven't found a living composer as thoughtful, or as guiding. Editing calls for a very focused attention to detail - many times from just one of those details, comes the very essence of a written piece. Figuring out what to cut, and what to reveal can be as gratifying as listening to the right song at the right moment - and it always involves some sort of journey.   Philip Glass is my trusted navigator, although I do reach for a little Zeppelin to jumpstart my ride every now and again.

Home Improvement

I know that I will never redo my kitchen. I know this. It will never look like I imagine it could, and when I do finally believe I have the perfect way to reinvent it, we will have outgrown our house. Still, I love looking at other people's houses, architects plans, construction sites (for obvious reasons), and lately real estate listings to see how people are styling their kitchens - which are usually sort of lame, supporting my theory that if you love your kitchen, truly love your kitchen, you will never pack your bags. At any rate, this guy's got some things figured out, and I love how this couple created a super cool local hangout.  

Dressed to Undress

I had the great fortune of going back to school shopping for my husband, a science educator. I could not believe how much I loved it. On my own at J Crew, I wasn't the slightest bit interested in the women's section, as I collected outfit upon outfit until I made him look as close to these guys as possible. J Crew male models get it right. Rugged yet somehow polished, either in their studious gazes, or perfect haircuts. Visions of men we want to spend our afternoons with, wonder about, but not necessarily be married to. After all, wouldn't that just change our entire viewing and shopping experience? This made me think about what my husband would dress me in, and why. Somehow, I don't think he'd get it quite as right.

hark what light through yonder window breaks

There is no better place to be than New England in the fall.  Although I am peacefully content in my little port town, I wouldn't mind spending a week in the Autumn Anthropologie catalog, where each page unveils exquisite treasures brought forth by the crisp change of seasons.