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I spotted this sky writing last weekend. I’m into the dotting technique, but was annoyed to discover the circular message I was trying so hard to decipher was actually an advertisement for Geico Insurance. It was very much a Ralphie “be sure to eat your Ovaltine” moment.
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| — | Re-reading Patricia Bosworth’s biography on photographer Diane Arbus. I first read it years ago, before my time in New York, but now that I’m here, and doing what I do, I relate to the stories and perspective of the artist on a whole new level. |
sparkler love - happy 4th!
we swam! we did.
Two gals from Vancouver, WA in CT
flip cup ensures the night will go on
Game anyone?
A little bit of sparkler love was all I really wanted this Fourth, but what I got was that plus an amazing weekend spent with friends, old and new, in Darien, CT.
I’m still recovering from yesterday’s festivities of bocce, badminton, swimming, Beatles Rock Band, flip cup, Mafia by candlelight, dancing, eating (a lot) and gazing up at the stars. It was a long day, which went strong into the morning. You may notice I have a cup in my hand in most of these photos, ahem, good times.
This is Josh Ruben. (pictured with the gray and yellow skullcap with his fingers in his mouth)
I would like to wish the man who laughs at danger a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
and would like to share a few facts about my good friend:
- He is one of the most generous fellows I have ever met.
- He will travel thousands of miles for a friend in need.
- He does an amazing Anne Ramsey impression.
- He is a formidable go-cart opponent.
- He gives remarkable advice.
- He got into an impressive sledding accident.
- He invented pepper spray.
- He pulled all the legs off a giant octopus.
- He once stopped a tornado from destroying a small Oklahoma town just by singing Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman No Cry’.
- He is an extraordinary guy and I’m lucky to call him my friend.
(#s 7-9 are untrue, but I believe are entirely possible).
Ah, this guy! Josh has been a good friend for a few years now. He was the very first person to welcome me into the world of film/video production and has always been so kind, supportive and fun to be around. He’s really one of the most genuine guys I know, and one of the few people that can make me laugh in one second flat. Charlie, you were right on with this top ten. Happy Birthday, Josh!
An Escher in Oil: Our problem, said The New Yorker’s art editor, Françoise Mouly, was the same as Tony Hayward’s or Barack Obama’s: ‘How do you deal with a nightmare that’s not going away?’” (via newyorker)
I went to prison to get to the supreme court on a constitutional issue that they refused to take. Do you need any more evidence that we’re living in a corrupt country with a corrupt government? I’m angry. - Jack Kevorkian
Tonight HBO delivered yet another incredible documentary in their summer series with Kevorkian, a portrait of a man who devoted his life to taking on the establishment on principle. The film uncovers some of the mystery of a highly mysterious man.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian achieved household name status in the mid-1990s for his very public fight for medical assisted suicide, an unpopular idea that ultimately led to his incarceration. This film went beyond the controversy of Dr. Death to reveal, in quite a compelling way, the more personal stories that created the character. I was surprised to learn that his life was much more robust in the arts than a medical career would lead one to believe. He composed music, painted, produced a film and wrote books. He also never married, something he says he regrets, and the idea of personal sacrifice is a big theme throughout the film.
I also enjoyed re-visting and re-thinking about the idea of euthanasia today. It’s impressive that even after ten years in prison his position remains unchanged. His whole fight was and is based on our fundamental rights as outlined in the ninth amendment of the U.S. constitution: “the enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.”
He’s a pioneer. He may have used questionable tactics during the debate - publicity tours, representing himself in trial - but that’s par for the course. The fact that he willingly gave away his own rights to fight for others is extremely admirable. And it’s one more debate where people should really listen and engage.
The film’s available on HBO On Demand and I highly recommend you give it a watch.
