Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Aside from a couple of missed acquaintance connections this passed weekend but not without effort, I enjoyed my weekend with a kick start of the televised Santa Anita Derby. I cannot wait for the 138th Kentucky Derby!

Santa Anita Derby

Churchill Downs

Sunday was Easter with lots of people out sharing time with family and enjoying the Spring weather! I took the day to venture to Santa Monica with the Rollerblades on the Strand early in the morning. Some shopping and great deals on the 3rd Street Promenade was a good way to cool down - the local street singers were amazingly good (much better than the Voice, X Factor, etc., etc.).

The Strand

Then, off to the Rosebowl for some Flea Market finds for the rest of the day!

Enough said...

In preparation for an extended weekend trip to Seattle, I took the pooch to the Vet this AM for ridiculous flight regulations which clearly are meant for livestock and not the traveling company who can easily fit underneath the airplane seat in front of me. On to Taxes (looking for that refund) tonight and those glorious household chores for a return of a promisingly clean home.  

The Vet, a cute little home in the middle of the city.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Today, I wear;

Nike Classic warm-up Jacket Black



Solid Lilac Button-Down Collar Oxford- (tucked in)

 Zara Slim Blue Jean (non-ankle cuff)

 Mens Plain Brown Belt with Oval Brass Buckle

Mens Bullhead fitted-heal ankle cut argyle socks

Creative Recreation Galow Shoe

 

Mens scent Versace Pour Homme

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 for Tuesday, April 3

Check out those hops + that reach!

As Anthony Davis of;

dominated the court with his blocked shots and mass, UK beat Kansas in the 2012 NCAA Championships Monday. Played in the Big Easy + a lovely town with rich history and not short on parties- it would have been a perfect setting to enjoy, as my brother in-law did!

Andy Treinen reporting- the Brother In-Law

French Quarter, New Orleans

The first few minutes were like watching a ping pong match!

As Kansas tried to recover to make a killer comeback in the final minutes, they failed to do so. They fought as the Terminator would do with more success.

The Terminator

With an odd desire, I've recently wanted to talk on a rotary phone while in this; 

Gone are the days- wouldn't dream of it with a smart phone!! Could have saved that for a future entry. But why? It's on my mind, today!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Rant: Oddly, I have seen a number of pedestrians this week on foot walking on arterial route streets, not on the sidewalk but on the narrow street (no, they don't look homeless and no, they aren't pushing carts of their belongings). Normal people using an unconventional path to get to point A to B. 

That said, I've seen the pedestrian on wheels, i.e. skateboard or bike, use the sidewalk.

Is there a new law or fad going on that I'm not aware of? I doubt it. Seems silly to me to take these routes, especially in a drive centric city.

Friendly reminders :-)

Thursday, March 29, 2012

I'm looking forward to hearing a panel for Art + Politics by The Center for the Study of Political Graphicsthis Saturday at one of the local Libraries. It's a discussion of panelists sharing their experiences as political artists from the decade of 1965-1975. The discussion focuses on how they created art that helped build the work of the Anti-War movement, the Black Panther Party, Chicano Moratorium, United Farm Workers, the Women's movements and more. 
 

According to Wikipedia: The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) was founded in 1989. The archive currently contains more than 60,000 posters and has the largest collection of post-World War 2 social justice posters in the United States and the second largest in the world. Media and techniques represented include offset, lithography, linocut, woodblock, silkscreen, stencil, and photocopy.

These remind me of a workshop I once did on woodblock printing. It's a simple technique of printing and coming up with the drawing is the difficult part. I highly recommend giving it a try!

On a much lighter note and quite off the subject, I recently came across an old song for pop music in the 1980's which has been covered before and since. However strange it may be, it's a danceable song and without noticing, one might believe it's a new song released today. Recently downloaded from iTunes it is:



Stacey Q- Two of Hearts



Blast from the Past!! LOL

Monday, March 26, 2012

Monday started off well after a busy last couple of weeks, thankfully. After watching much of the NCAA tournament this weekend and lots of rain, I feel well rested and ready to take on new challenges.

The Pacific Design Center is a big reason for the events surrounding West Week in Los Angeles.

Last week was West Week, the Design week for Los Angeles and much of the famed designers throughout the country descend upon this West Coast city to experience its offerings of California design.


Newell Turner

Events + Parties abound- the good friend of the blog; http://duchessofcorbin.blogspot.com/ ,came out to support a House Beautiful event with Editor In Chief, Newell Turner hosted by Interior Designer, Peter Dunham, of Hollywood At Home in the La Cienega Design Quarter. The Duchess made it more fun and enjoyable.

Interior Designer, Peter Dunham

Hollywood At Home

Getting ready for the week ahead and liking the low drama start to the week.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

If you don't know who this is, it's Kim Kardashian, flour bombed in West Hollywood on Thursday. Made famous for her sex tape but who's father, Robert Kardashian, defended O.J. Simpson in his murder trial.

I am not one to usually applaud cruel and unusual punishment, however, in this instance- I find it to be more comical than anything. Kim K. has made millions off of her televised divorce and reality show that took the mainstream by storm. As far as her talent goes, I don't see it. As far as a good example to younger people? I don't see a good one. Furs? She wears them. Thus, flour bombed.

The media downplayed this action which only proves further that the media is invested in this, dare I say, cultural icon, as much as she is addicted to spread noteworthy-less entertainment.

Disclaimer: this post is only made to prove what these times are made of.