February 2010
9 posts
Still Nothing
…and totally okay with it.
You?
One must learn to love oneself…with a wholesome and healthy love, so that...
– Friedrich Nietzsche
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A Dry Season
Tons of output with little to no input can leave a person tired, worn out, and all dried up. It can happen to anyone, really. And today I write to you as living proof.
After months and months of non-stop creative output, I am tired, worn out, and all dried up. There are a thousand different reasons and excuses for how I got myself into this jam. Mostly though, I attribute it to a lack of...
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Herald Creative
As some of you might know, one of my three themes for 2010 is Create. Vague you might say (many of you have, in fact). And yet for me it means something very specific: create outside of my job and with others.
So for a few weeks now, something new has been emerging. After a number of conversations with the amazing Bjorn Amundsen and my wife, the result is something we’re calling Herald...
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Brighten Photography
I talk a lot about Ben & Whitney of Brighten Photography. Frankly, it’s hard not to. They are amazing people and amazing photographers. Between the two of them, they have the uncanny ability of capturing the ever-elusive feeling of a moment better than anyone I know. They have a lovely new site, which you should check out. Then you should hire them. Immediately.
*Yes, that is me and...
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135, I Miss You
I was lonely for you last night so I thought I’d just jump online and Google you. You know how you do sometimes…? And there you were! I was surprised to see you looking so nice there on street view. Still haven’t cleaned off that porch, I see. I panned around and guess what else I saw!? The car that drove me there! They must have taken our photo when we were still living together...
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We must learn to bring ourselves fully to what’s in front of us. If we...
– Todd Henry
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Five Things I'm Into Right Now
1. Ork Posters // Ork Posters has been printing these lovely city prints for a number of years. The Wife got me one of Seattle for Christmas.
2. Joshua Longbrake Art // We’re saving up for a large canvas print of Joshua’s beautiful image of Seattle below for our wall. You should too. Or ask to buy one of his other gorgeous images.
3. Bucky // I like it dark when I sleep. Really...