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Likes:
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Old school R&B/soul.
Dance rock.
Politics.
Good food.
Taquerias.
Red wine.
Champagne.
Dancing.
Kickball.
Parties.
NPR.
Health care reform.
Retro glamour.
Live comedy.
New people.
Internets.
My tumblr is a mix of photos, quotes and articles I like, daily bits from my life, and work I've done. I use Tumblr as a platform to create something that toes the line among an online scrapbook, traditional blog, and Twitter. This tumblr was started in the days of Christian Siriano Project Runway when only two people were reading, hence the ridiculous title.
It’s my last night in New York, and I’m shipping some items back to LA, among them the three bottles of fancy champagne I got as bridal party gifts from Lee & Hannah’s wedding.
Shipping Guy: [Looks at bottles.] Are those alcohol?
Me: Yeah. They’re champagne.
Shipping Guy: Sorry, we can’t ship alcohol.
Me: Oh. Well…then they’re not.
Shipping Guy: Okay. Where to?
You should vote for entry no. 6 here. My friend is applying to be a critic at Chicago Classical Music. His entry was not only very good, but he was one of it seems only 2 people to actually follow directions (200 words).
At the wedding last night, there was a table of all of the parents’ and grandparents’ wedding photos on a table, which I see at a number of weddings. It’s cool to see the different styles of the decades, and to compare how my clients look to their parents.
Last night, the photo of the grandparents was phenomenal. Black and white, perfectly composed and lit, a couple in gorgeous 40s fashions with two other couples, women in fantastic hats and a flowergirl with enormous curls encased in a bonnet. It was fabulous and glamourous and aspirational.
I went up to the grandmother later in the night, “Was that your wedding picture? It is amazing”
She proceeded to tell me a little about her life, how the photo was from over 65 years ago, taken in 1944, when they lived in Denver where her husband (who was also there last night) was stationed. She told me she later went on to work for the FBI, which is just sort of adorable and badass at the same time.
Gluboobs! L’opster! What is this?!In which my exes are idiots.
I want to organize a group trip to New Mexico this winter. We could do a photography class. Part of it could be working with models and learning lighting techniques, and the other part would be photographing your environment and working on making pictures in the style of Ansel Adams. We’d wake up early for great light, take a break from noon to like… three. During that time we’d go into town and get lunch and just walk around seeing small town America in the South West. Then resume for evening light and get long shadows cast in the dunes and dramatic sunsets over the desert. Is there any interest in this idea?
As long as “workshop fees” are made in payments of beer and burgers, I am in!
Though doesn’t it still get quite chilly out there in the winter?
Anywhere but Chicago, though.
GREAT! I don’t really want it to be a “fee” based thing. Obviously you’d pay your way to get down there, and we’d come to a consensus as to wether it’s more feasible to camp or get a block of hotel rooms (based on weather, cost, and number of people), but then everyone would be responsible for buying their own food or whatever, so… essentially what I’m saying is, I’d organize everything, bring it to the group and we’d settle on the best value. From there we’d be individually responsible for paying for costs, instead of making it a “you need to put this much in before we even go” kinda deal…. does that make sense?
It’s on the south side of new mexico, so… I’m sure it’d be coat weather, but it shouldn’t be tooooo bitterly cold. I’ll put it this way, Chicago will be colder.
I think the trip down would be amazing, also.
Word, I’m in. Although I don’t know about camping!!! :)
I want to organize a group trip to New Mexico this winter. We could do a photography class. Part of it could be working with models and learning lighting techniques, and the other part would be photographing your environment and working on making pictures in the style of Ansel Adams. We’d wake up early for great light, take a break from noon to like… three. During that time we’d go into town and get lunch and just walk around seeing small town America in the South West. Then resume for evening light and get long shadows cast in the dunes and dramatic sunsets over the desert. Is there any interest in this idea?
As long as “workshop fees” are made in payments of beer and burgers, I am in!
Though doesn’t it still get quite chilly out there in the winter?
Anywhere but Chicago, though.
This is so great. I love pop!
“John Nese is the proprietor of Galcos Soda Pop Stop in LA. His father ran it as a grocery store, and when the time came for John to take charge, he decided to convert it into the ultimate soda-lovers destination. About 500 pops line the shelves, sourced lovingly by John from around the world. John has made it his mission to keep small soda-makers afloat and help them find their consumers. Galcos also acts as a distributor for restaurants and bars along the West Coast, spreading the gospel of soda made with cane sugar (no high-fructose corn syrup if John can avoid it).” via the post family via creative league via waxinandmilkin
