wearable art…

…has become my solace in this time of economic uncertainty. my squeeze and i like to indulge in artistic purchases as inspiration for our own creative endeavors and jewelry has become an area… Continue reading

so i am sitting here tonight…

…and i am listening to the cocteau twins while my boyfriend sleeps. i have a mug of peppermint tea in hand and my rabbit and cat are in full nocturnal mode and i… Continue reading

drool!…

this is just a smattering of what’s being offered up at omelle luxury footwear. as if i didn’t have enough to lust over as it is! thanks, daily candy!

sexo y violencia…

…and a little goes a long way! last weeks pre-valentine’s day mosh of luchadores and busty burlesque babes was just the jolt i needed. brought to you by “el jimador” king of tequilas,… Continue reading

hammer pants!….

…yes, that’s right! i’m going to tackle the subject of harem pants today. why? normally i could care less to comment on fashion as i feel that personal taste is pretty subjective, but… Continue reading

and it’s done…

…and it was a beautiful sight to behold! i can only hope this moment didn’t alienate anyone who may have been on the side of mccain and palin but in fact, puts all… Continue reading

nagi noda…

…andrew just sent me this link to one of her short films. nutty little short yes, but more interesting is her work found here at nagi noda. her editorial work is very interesting… Continue reading

it hurts my heart…

…to see what’s happening in oakland with the murder of oscar grant and to see a picture in the san francisco gate of the little boy i helped to raise now grown up… Continue reading

Wurstküche

billed as downtown l.a.’s new beer and sausage kitchen, we were keen to take a look. accommodating the needs of the vegetarian and beer dependent, there was something in store for both of… Continue reading

damages…

…so i know i’m johnny come lately but i couldn’t watch something so phenomenally entertaining without mentioning it here. hats off to another all time television favorite: damages. that cable has some of… Continue reading

well, i cried…

…and i’m still crying. my grandma was amazed, thrilled, thankful and elated. we talked about how fortunate we are that she’s still around to see this. having lived through the lynchings in kentucky,… Continue reading

queasy…

…has been my word for today. i did enjoy the rush of standing in line at my local polling place checking out my neighbors and saying hello to familiar faces. i felt a… Continue reading

that i have been lazy about writing…

…is an understatement to say the least. i’ve been busy yes, but in truth, mostly numb. i’ve been very good about not turning this blog into a political soapbox. there are so many… Continue reading

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just another l.a. artwalk? i think not!

last week had to be the best art walk, ever! there were so many people out and about and some really fantastic work on display. truly there was something for everyone ranging from… Continue reading