The Conundrum... Resolved.

There is nothing quite like being called out on your whining by a fortune cookie...

The Conundrum

I love the comics of James Kochalka, truer words were never spoken...
I feel like I have artistic ADD these days! I just can't seem to complete anything, and things that should bee seemingly fun are feeling like one big ol' burden. Do I start with the easy stuff, or the difficult tasks? Finish the ones in progress, or start something new for fresh inspiration? Complete the tasks that will get me paid but are boring, or go in a different direction which will take some time to complete? Or should I just watch a few more episodes of The Wire so that I don't have to think about how much I'm freaking out?!

How does a person balance art as a hobby and art as a profession? And how does one tackle art as a profession when they also need to get $$PAID$$ in the meantime? Such is the conundrum I have been facing lately.

Correct Me If I'm Wrong...

...but for $30,000+ shouldn't this thing ACTUALLY HOVER???!!!???

According to the auction description
The illusion of Michael J. Fox as “Marty McFly” hovering through the air was achieved with practical effects, with actors in rigged harnesses being “flown” via cranes, with special effects taking care of the rest.
So why is this selling for so much!?!? Please tell me a harness and personal crane operator are included in the auction price since they seem integral to the correct use of the hoverboard.

Given the wood build and use of metal components, it looks and feels like a “real” prop.
Uh, maybe because it is a "real" prop as opposed to a "real" hoverboard??

This piece has the complete fully functional and rear ballbearing-mounted footpad that rotates 360 degrees, as well as the bottom “magnet plates”.
Well whoop-dee-frickin-do. Fully functional...except for that hovering part.

And while we are on the subject, isn't this the future? I'm tired of waiting for the flying cars already! Man, I'm so bummed I can't get a real hoverboard...

Chris & Co.

Con: I didn't get my ticket given to me by Chris Martin.
Pro: I did bring a camera this time.

Prior to the Coldplay concert ticket drama of 2006 I only carried my camera when I knew I needed it. After I sat through a Coldplay concert without my camera nine rows from the stage in seats that Chris Martin gave JLB and me tickets for I vowed never, ever, EVER to leave home without my camera in my bag.







Last night at the United Center the boys put on a great show and gave me some fun shots, though not the best in quality, far more exciting than the microscopic cell phone pics of yesteryear. They played a few songs on a small illuminated stage near my seat, and another few in the midst of the crowd toward the back of the arena. The rest of the time was spent on stage amongst the glowing orbs and loads of confetti, or running around recording a video for their new single "Lost." People can critique Coldplay all they want, but I think they are great despite being a bit radio friendly and having some lame-o fans. They put their heart into their shows, are all amazing musicians, and - I can only speak for Chris, but assume this is true of Will, Guy, and Johnny as well - they could not be nicer and more down to earth. I saw them almost ten years ago at the Aragon, and I will continue coming back for more! Thanks for a lovely evening boys...

Chickens Just Back From The Shore...

Feist is too cute, and this Sesame Street remix is so adorable!

Watching this video made me think of all my favorites from Sesame Street that I enjoyed while growing up. Hopefully these will bring back some memories for others as well!



This song is so catchy! It wasn't aired often, but it stuck in my head after all these years. Probably my most favorite song, next to this.....

...Me & My Llama, Goin' To The Dentist!

What's not to love? This girl is allowed to walk around NYC unsupervised AND she has a pet llama! Awesome!



I remember when I figured out that Bruce inspired Sesame Street...for years I thought it was the other way around!


Oscar was my favorite. Does this explain why I can be so grouchy?


I loved the animation in these! I was always mesmerized by the cup rising up from inside the counter top.


This one makes me laugh now, but when I was a kid I was always frustrated that the U wouldn't leave him alone!

Okay, I'll stop now! I could post these all day!

Nigeria Rocks!

This is hands down the best album I have ever purchased without first hearing a track or two. It's nice to have a record store that knows their music, so when the Reckless staff review said they wished Sound Way would stop releasing these comps because they keep blowing their paycheck on them I knew it was a must-have (though I'm sure my obsession with Africa coupled with my love of funk music aided in my purchase). This is the third release so I need to track down the previous two stat. Go pick up a copy, I promise it won't disappoint!

$.42 of Bliss

The Eames stamps are out!!! I realize this post epitomizes my design nerdiness, but I have been waiting for these stamps since I heard they were coming out last year, and I finally have several sheets in my hot little hands. The internet is great, but nothing beats a good ol' card in the mail. Get your own stamps at USPS or head down to ye olde neighborhood post office and pick some up.

On a related note, I just discovered Postcrossing where members get to send and receive postcards from around the world. Too fun. I'm totally signing up.