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2010.01.24
Wedding Invitations
Rosa and I thought long and hard about our wedding invitations. In the end we’re decided to work with Larissa at Papercake Designs. We were going to do a video, but then we saw someone else beat us to the punch line with that idea…
2 Comments | Catergorized: life movies2010.01.10
Stab Me With That Pointy Thing
So I’ve started off 2010 with something I never thought I would try: acupuncture. Rosa got me the appointment at the Kabuki Springs in Japan Town.
I tend to not to go in for these folk remedies and favor hard science (though as everyone knows, it is sometimes far from “hard” as new discoveries are made). Never the less, I went in with an open mind and while I don’t know if it will help, it was an amazingly relaxing experience. Once the needles were inserted I was left in the darkened room by myself for about 40 minutes. If you had asked me how long it was, I would have said ten or fifteen at best. During that time I meditated and let my mind wander. Weirdly I saw a lot of faces. Most of them I didn’t know but Rosa and my Mom’s were in there, as well as my friend from Prague, Richmond.
Afterwards, when heading to my motorcycle, I felt very calm. I felt very light and yet very grounded to the earth. Heavy and light at the same time. It was a nice feeling… Very pohoda.
I wouldn’t recommend acupuncture for everyone, but for me it was extremely relaxing and, who knows, it might even help me in the long run.
1 Comment | Catergorized: life2010.01.01
Happy New Year
I hope everyone is having a safe New Year’s celebration. May 2010 bring many wonderful event for everyone!
1 Comment | Catergorized: life2009.12.16
Doug’s 2009 Mix
I’ve just finished putting together my 2009 mix that I give out to friends and family each year. This year’s was particularly difficult and I rather wish I could have put out a double-disk mix. Maybe I’ll look into jewel cases for next year. The cover was something of a challenge this year. The main portion is a modified version of a piece called “Little Spanish Dancer” and the background is a modification of some lovely detail work by Echo Chernik. Here’s the play list; I’ll put up an iTunes link when I can.
Just You and Me – Zee Avi
Mi Swing Es Tropical – Quantic & Nickodemus
Bruises – Chairlift
5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale
Lisztomania – Phoenix
Love Me Dead – Ludo
Guilty Pleasure – Cobra Starship
Everything Is Everything – Phoenix
Nth Degree – Morningwood
Underwater – Mock & Toof
We Are All Connected – Symphony of Science
La Flaca – Jarabe de Palo
Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts – The Gaslight Anthem
Forever – The Explorers Club
Mingus – I’m from Barcelona
Foundations (Full Explicit Version) – Kate Nash
The Step and the Walk – The Duke Spirit
Graffiti Eyes – Stellastarr*
Supernatural Supergirl – josh kramon
My Beautiful Rescue (Renovated) – This Providence
UPDATE: Here’s the iTune’s Store iMix. It’s $20.01 for all the songs except “We Are All Connected” (which is a free download) but if you write me I might give you a super secret download link…
No Comments | Catergorized: audio life2009.10.19
Flooding at Work
Today’s hot news at work was the flood. Yes, I live in San Francisco. We’re known for our earthquakes but not so much for flooding. Ironically it wasn’t even supposed to rain today, so I had ridden my motorcycle. Anyway, rain it did to the point where the storm drains basically EXPLODED. Take a look at this video. If you look carefully in the background you’ll see a brick building; that’s where I work.
The video was shot from where I get my morning coffee almost every day. As a result of that geyser in the middle of the road we got this, which was shot by Courtney from the front of our building. This was after the water receded a bit! The water was coming in all of our doors and even a few places, like a wall window, we never expected it. Courtney also took this picture, which looks out on the intersection of Bay and Powell.
As a result of the water damage and the unsanitary water itself (not to mention the stench) the offices are closed tomorrow. Yay…?
What a day to spend my Mom’s birthday!
No Comments | Catergorized: life photos san francisco work2009.10.18
4th Annual Bury These People in a Cemetery Party
As previously mentioned here is the invitation for the Halloween party. Click on the picture for a larger version. It’s a bit busy, but that’s because I cobbled together various pictures I’d previously done to make it work.
Details:
What: Fourth Annual Bury These People in a Cemetery Party
Where: The French Embassy (768 16th Avenue x Fulton in San Francisco)
When: Saturday, October 31st from 8PM until it ends
Now with a Facebook event page.
1 Comment | Catergorized: food-drink friends life san francisco2009.10.16
The Halloween Party is a Go!
I got the call last night; our (relatively) famous Halloween party is going to happen. This will be our 4th.
What: Fourth Annual Bury These People in a Cemetery Party
Where: The French Embassy (768 16th Avenue x Fulton in San Francisco)
When: Saturday, October 31st from 8PM until it ends
More details to follow, along with a proper invitation. I realize the announcement is coming late but here it is; spread the word! All invited! Meanwhile I’ll be working on A) the invitation picture and B) trying to figure out what to wear. Maybe I could make a costume out of corks?
1 Comment | Catergorized: food-drink friends life san francisco2009.10.15
Intertron’s Back!
After RMCA and I started moving I badly planned ordering our new internet hookup so for the past couple weeks we’ve been at home… internet-less. Today it is back! For those of you interested I went with Sonic. Very good customer service, great speeds for what I need, and working intertrons!
Incidentally, the previous cork entry is getting some nice comments and ideas. If you have any ideas of what to do with my hundreds of wine corks then click on the link and contribute!
Now then, back to your regularly scheduled stuffs.
No Comments | Catergorized: life technology2009.10.14
Corks Ahoy!
Here’s something for the intertrons to answer… I have collected a lot of corks from the many, many bottles of wine me (and usually others) have drunk. Several hundred. Does anyone have any ideas what I should do with them? Creative answers are acceptable; saying I should throw them away is not.
Anyone?
13 Comments | Catergorized: life2009.10.12
Change Purse
One of the things I picked up when my Grandfather passed away ages and ages ago was a giant Seagram’s Canadian Whiskey bottle. Over the years I’ve been dumping change in it and once in a while cashing that change in for a variety of reasons. For the past several years I’ve been using that money as seed money for me and Jon E’s big Halloween party. Unfortunately, because I’ve moved and because of the move’s timing, we won’t be having that party this year.
So while I was getting some more items moved out of my old place RMCA took all that change and cashed it in. The total? $429.02… That would have made for quite a start! Next year we’ll pick up the Halloween party. In the meantime, anyone know of a good party in San Francisco?
