something new will still be you

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  This is an Instagram, obviously, of my cat.  Isn’t it nice.  My Nikon d3100 took a vacation to the factory.  It was my workhorse camera until I had the idea to sell it and then the very next day: no more focusing.  Almost as if betrayal could not be swallowed. It did have 13 [...] Continue Reading »

pictures i like: creating healthy infrastructure

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[ from a. addair who is listening to Matt Kearney (City of Black and White) ]

things with sharp teeth

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[ from a. addair who is listening to The Flaming Lips (At War With The Mystics) ] Wondering how I would spend my time differently if I didn’t need to get paid for the things that I do.  It is pretty likely that I’ll never actually need to/get to answer this question.  But still, it [...] Continue Reading »

taking the consumerism out of christmas a bit of art at a time

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(from addair) We’re trying to keep Christmas centered in love, peace, and connectedness and so our gift to my dad, stepmom, and little sister was time together making art.  We limited our materials to create a cohesive look but turned everyone lose with their creativity.  Of course, it was all about the process but the [...] Continue Reading »

the problem with being a human

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(from ashley) Written upon reading a comment on our “why there isn’t any room for hipsters” page. I continue to wrestle with my role as a human, particularly one situated in such a resourced society.  As a living being, from eating to painting, I will consume.  To be human and partake in culture requires consuming [...] Continue Reading »

either i'm on to something or just justifying

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(from ashley) Fondness of stuff is a gentle definition of materialism or consumerism.  Still,  I can be enchanted by a beautiful, old, or quirky object.   I delight in their stories, their artistry, and their abililty to sweeten a moment.  I like collections and handling found treasure.       I maintain that our culture [...] Continue Reading »