2 for 1

I was trying to get back on the bandwagon here and do my thing of the day more often, but I fell off yesterday, even though I had been stockpiling ideas all week!

So, I'm going to give you a friday night 2 for 1 special. I'm going to be attending both of these (that is if I can get my act together to actually do both) even though they are completely different things...


1 - start with a visit to Gallery 16 to see a new exhibit by Rex Ray. He's one of my favorite local artists. I got introduced to his work when he was commissioned by Apple to design holiday wrapping paper for their stores when they first opened. One of the more random things that came out of that job, but I do have a seemingly endless supply of Rex Ray wrapping paper in my closet now. I read about his work - he started as an advertising designer and would make collages from cut out pieces of magazine ads - but way cooler than those ones you did in elementary school art class. And he has a new book out which I plan on purchasing with his signature from this opening event. Always a sucker for the signed copy.


2 - Shift gears entirely and go see the Warren Miller movie, Playground at the Castro Theater. I love these movies. They totally get me all geared up for the snow. And watching those runs (and sometimes falls) are such an adrenaline rush! And I can't wait to see the far away places they go to go skiing and snowboarding too. Makes me want to travel around the world in search of the endless winter.

Happy Friday!

So scary its funny

To continue on a theme, a friend saw my posting yesterday, and he reminded me of these fantastic recipe cards from the 70's that are probably what they were cooking up in those EuroBad kitchens from yesterday.

This link has been around for a while, but it still makes me laugh out loud - particularly like the commentary that goes along with the cards too. And apparently Mackerel was very popular then. My favorite is #14 Mackerelly. I have no idea what that means.

Bon Appetit!

So bad it's funny

I just came across this one today, and thought it was good to start off the week with chuckle. Eurobad 74 - a web exhibition of the worst interiors from 1974. I particularly liked the models expressions in some of them, and wait - is that a horse in the kitchen? You've just gotta see them for yourself.

Happy Monday!

File under Spectacle

In reading the Flavorpill update today, I came across something under the heading: Spectacle - The Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament at Justin Herman Plaza on Sunday.

I imagine it is probably a variation on those people who fight with foam swords and aspire to work at Medieval Times restaurant, but it looks like they're having fun in the photos! And it's probably a great stress reliever!

Start wrapping those Christmas gifts early this year to get down to the tube!

Do you know Jack?

Do you have the problem that every time you pull out your iPod, the earbuds are all tangled up in your keys and whatever else migrated to the bottom of your bag? Well, I do! But a friend of mine recently invented this great little gadget - Earbud Jack.

He's your friend who will keep you earbuds organized and free of knots. I may use him for my cell phone earbud that I keep in the car too... that's always in knots when I pull it out. I'm going to get a Jack for every bud!

A nice bonus for the purchase of Jack is that a portion of his sales will go to hearing research organizations.

So order yours today! They'll also make great stocking stuffers. And notice the packaging when you get it. I designed it. :)