Amen Break

From Coudal. Here’s an art installation that covers the Amen Break from its inception through to its use today. Good history lesson.

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Halloween Party

Melissa and Luke threw a Halloween party this past Saturday and it was a blast. Erin and I dressed up as Pepe le Pew and Penelope. It was a gas! Also, the Gene Simmons pumpkin turned out better than I expected. It didn’t look good until I got a candle in it, but then it… Continue reading Halloween Party

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Pumpkin Carving

Erin and I carved pumpkins on Saturday. I attempted Janet Leigh’s famous scream expression from Psycho. It was harder than I first imagined. Erin did an original leaf design and it turned out lovely.

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When Good Interviews Go Bad

Two words: DEAD AIR. Check out this hilariously uncomfortable interview with Sigur Ros.

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Findings from the Web Design Survey

I took this survey. And now the results are in. You can download a PDF of the findings. You can even get the raw data if you want! http://www.alistapart.com/articles/2007surveyresults

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No move, but new coffee table!

There has been lots of rain in Dallas today. So we’re rescheduling my move for tomorrow. I went to Erin’s company’s sample sale and got a new coffee table though – and that’s exciting. I also got three vases. The table in the background is a housewarming gift from Erin. Most excellent. Hopefully tomorrow is… Continue reading No move, but new coffee table!

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Moving Day

I’m all packed up and ready to go (well, almost). Tomorrow is the move day – and the movers get here bright and early. Study time!

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Original Retro Wallpapers

I am in awe of these original retro wallpaper designs. This one especially caught my eye.

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