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some things that inspired me in 2006, part two

( ramblings and creativity and culture and yeah )

This is the second part of a list of art, music, and events that, in one way or another, were sources of inspiration for me in ‘06. Part one of the list is here.
“Object Lessons” (Gigantic Art Space, NYC)
I posted about this previously, but this show downtown at GAS made a big […]

some things that inspired me in 2006, part one

( ramblings and creativity and culture and yeah )

The list-making impulse doesn’t strike me often, but I thought it might be worth running down a list of books, albums, art, events, and miscellany that in one way or another fired me up creatively this year. I tend to have a shoddy memory and periodic reviews like this help keep things all wired up […]

possible new year’s resolution for 2007

( work and ramblings and numbers )

Never, ever, ever apologize for your price. Gots to remind myself of that one periodically. I think I learned it from TJ or maybe my father first, but oh how it’s easy to forget.
This has been a relatively good year for me as a freelancer… I’ve certainly never lacked for work and I’ve […]

altoona vs the invisible immigrants

( ramblings and places and culture )

I was surprised to encounter my hometown of Altoona, Pennsylvania, near the back of the U.S. section of the New York Times today. I wish it had been less ignominious news:
Altoona, With No Immigrant Problem, Decides to Solve It
I hadn’t heard about this ordinance passing. I can see how this might have played […]

some thoughts about inspiration and the nurturing of ideas

So, a question about inspiration: does it flow downhill, from big ideas? From philosophy and great literature and nature? From contemplating God and existence? Or does it grow up out of the dirt, out of the compost heap of the subconscious, from the residue of countless tiny experiences filed away deep? […]