Finally cleared the camera of some photos and got them posted...Lola photos, a few of Sid (I don't know why we take and post so few of him compared to Lola), a few from the Balloon Races as seen from around our neighborhood, and a bunch from everyone (except me)'s day at King's Beach. Hope you enjoy.
As an added bonus, in extreme contrast to the warm fuzzy tone of the above, take a look at this disgusting mess.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
New site!
I'm somewhat less than proud of it, but the new goEcoReno.com just launched. Consider this version 1.0. I'm already looking ahead to a major revision in coming weeks. Maybe I can time it to launch when the store opens for business!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Fashion and TV
I was introduced to Project Runway a few seasons ago, and I am hooked. I watch it and am left with a sense that I can sew anything after I watch it. Completely not true. I am surprised when Marc can find a needle and thread. I can sew a great straight seam and was taught to use a sewing machine by my husband. I hope that Manogue is offering Home Economics now.
Here are my thoughts as I have pondered as I have watched the show:
Terri: Lay off the pants. At first I was such a fan, but as a short wider person, I could never wear your pants anyway. Can you sew a skirt? Finally when you did, you were kicked off. Maybe pants is the safe bet?
Jerrell: How can anyone not love you? I thought you were very innovative on the Saturn challenge. You used things that totally did not look like car parts. Awesome. Really, you are very creative. The win for the Elle shoot was fantastic. You deserved to win.
Kenley: efor you, I have never liked you. Never. Not for a second. I never thought you deserved to win any challenge. I am completely annoyed by you and think everything about you evolves around 1950 or 60s and your hair that goes with it. Ugh. Yuck. You have done nothing else. Mostly, you are self centered and annoying. Get over yourself. I would never wear anything that you have made.
Leanne: Man, you can really tailor a garment. I am really surprised and impressed with the detail that you put into everything. The tailoring is unbelievable. Seriously. Perfect. A little marmie, but always looks impeccable.
Suede: Morgan hates third person. Come on! You are fun, creative, and I know that you are Suede. You remind me of Zach Taylor from Saved By the Bell with blue hair. Nothing about you Morgan really hates or likes. I kinda liked the dress from this week - without the jacket. A cute pair of light, flowy pants under the dress would have been super cute.
Korto: Super cute and cool. Mostly cool. You have such a smooth vibe about everything. Your fashion reflects a comfortable, easy look that we all strive for. I really think that you are my choice as an overall winner. Congrats! I have not disliked anything you have done.
Blayne: I never thought I would see you again after the first episode. No, really. You are so far out there, I know that the sun must have an affect on your brain. Fun, creative - but just too out there sloppy and overall not committed. This is exactly what sent you home last week.
Joe: Ugh. I am over the straight sports look that you pull with everything. You are too safe and straight. Are you sure that you're not gay? It might help. Most of what you made was not done well.
Stella. "LEATHA." No, I LOVE "LEATHA." I am taken with your innocent biker strength. Something is very appealing about your leather work. I don't think you over work your style as much as Kenley. I was sorry to see you go.
I think this includes everyone that is still on....I am still cheering for Korto and Leanne. And now after two wins, Jerrell has sure stepped up the competition. Please have mercy on me and send Kenly home next week. I can't take it anymore.
Here are my thoughts as I have pondered as I have watched the show:
Terri: Lay off the pants. At first I was such a fan, but as a short wider person, I could never wear your pants anyway. Can you sew a skirt? Finally when you did, you were kicked off. Maybe pants is the safe bet?
Jerrell: How can anyone not love you? I thought you were very innovative on the Saturn challenge. You used things that totally did not look like car parts. Awesome. Really, you are very creative. The win for the Elle shoot was fantastic. You deserved to win.
Kenley: efor you, I have never liked you. Never. Not for a second. I never thought you deserved to win any challenge. I am completely annoyed by you and think everything about you evolves around 1950 or 60s and your hair that goes with it. Ugh. Yuck. You have done nothing else. Mostly, you are self centered and annoying. Get over yourself. I would never wear anything that you have made.
Leanne: Man, you can really tailor a garment. I am really surprised and impressed with the detail that you put into everything. The tailoring is unbelievable. Seriously. Perfect. A little marmie, but always looks impeccable.
Suede: Morgan hates third person. Come on! You are fun, creative, and I know that you are Suede. You remind me of Zach Taylor from Saved By the Bell with blue hair. Nothing about you Morgan really hates or likes. I kinda liked the dress from this week - without the jacket. A cute pair of light, flowy pants under the dress would have been super cute.
Korto: Super cute and cool. Mostly cool. You have such a smooth vibe about everything. Your fashion reflects a comfortable, easy look that we all strive for. I really think that you are my choice as an overall winner. Congrats! I have not disliked anything you have done.
Blayne: I never thought I would see you again after the first episode. No, really. You are so far out there, I know that the sun must have an affect on your brain. Fun, creative - but just too out there sloppy and overall not committed. This is exactly what sent you home last week.
Joe: Ugh. I am over the straight sports look that you pull with everything. You are too safe and straight. Are you sure that you're not gay? It might help. Most of what you made was not done well.
Stella. "LEATHA." No, I LOVE "LEATHA." I am taken with your innocent biker strength. Something is very appealing about your leather work. I don't think you over work your style as much as Kenley. I was sorry to see you go.
I think this includes everyone that is still on....I am still cheering for Korto and Leanne. And now after two wins, Jerrell has sure stepped up the competition. Please have mercy on me and send Kenly home next week. I can't take it anymore.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Link roundup
Just a few cool things to link to that I felt compelled to share.
Wow, this blog is getting all political and stuff. Can't help it.
- Obama tax cut calculator - $970! Woo-hoo!
- McCainPedia
- Cory Farley, as usual, right on the money.
Wow, this blog is getting all political and stuff. Can't help it.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
stuff
Busy as all get out trying to keep my head above water at work, open a store, and keep my sanity. I thought my Vespa was finally out of the shop after 4? 5? weeks sitting, waiting for a part, first from the east coast, then from Italy, but then it turns out Italy sent the wrong part and tomorrow I'll find out what comes next. Sigh. For a moment, I imagined myself riding it to work tomorrow and a few more times before fall chilliness makes it too uncomfortable.
Frustrated tonight at my inability to create a simple quarter-page flyer for EcoReno to distribute to nearby businesses as advertising. For perhaps the first time since I started paying attention to such things, I wish I had a Microsoft program (Publisher) to use instead of the free alternative (OpenOffice) that I have installed on our laptop. I feel like a total rookie trying to do the simplest tasks, and even once I figure them out, the (admittedly miniscule and feeble) part of brain that thinks like a graphic designer has taken a leave of absence and I can't think of what it should say or look like. Same thing with the website - my website creation skills were decent in 1996, but there are so many technologies that I don't have a clue about that are practically mandatory to include in this day and age to create even a very basic site. The site you are currently viewing is easy - the Wordpress software is easy to install, run, and configure. So if any of you loyal readers know any good, inexpensive freelance web designers, send 'em my way, huh?
That all said, the store is coming along. In the few nanoseconds between child-rearing tasks Morgan has, she's got some merchandise ordered and a few boxes have started to arrive; we have phone, DSL, computer and cash register up and running, carpet is clean, and signs are in progress. With any luck, in about 3? weeks, you'll be cordially invited to a grand opening. Not sure how grand it'll be exactly, but...
OK, well, enough wallowing in my own overwhelmitude for tonight. Check out this cool little timesuck. I wish I had even 1% of the skillz it took to create that. Oh, and this little gem if you want to make yourself totally insane.
Frustrated tonight at my inability to create a simple quarter-page flyer for EcoReno to distribute to nearby businesses as advertising. For perhaps the first time since I started paying attention to such things, I wish I had a Microsoft program (Publisher) to use instead of the free alternative (OpenOffice) that I have installed on our laptop. I feel like a total rookie trying to do the simplest tasks, and even once I figure them out, the (admittedly miniscule and feeble) part of brain that thinks like a graphic designer has taken a leave of absence and I can't think of what it should say or look like. Same thing with the website - my website creation skills were decent in 1996, but there are so many technologies that I don't have a clue about that are practically mandatory to include in this day and age to create even a very basic site. The site you are currently viewing is easy - the Wordpress software is easy to install, run, and configure. So if any of you loyal readers know any good, inexpensive freelance web designers, send 'em my way, huh?
That all said, the store is coming along. In the few nanoseconds between child-rearing tasks Morgan has, she's got some merchandise ordered and a few boxes have started to arrive; we have phone, DSL, computer and cash register up and running, carpet is clean, and signs are in progress. With any luck, in about 3? weeks, you'll be cordially invited to a grand opening. Not sure how grand it'll be exactly, but...
OK, well, enough wallowing in my own overwhelmitude for tonight. Check out this cool little timesuck. I wish I had even 1% of the skillz it took to create that. Oh, and this little gem if you want to make yourself totally insane.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Politocrites
It's hard to avoid political commentary on both sides these days, and my ire keeps rising with the right. Witness the hypocrisy here and here. And while everyone's gushing about Sarah Palin, read this.
UPDATE: even better description of Sarah Palin plus she tried to ban books at the library. Scary.
UPDATE: even better description of Sarah Palin plus she tried to ban books at the library. Scary.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Lola's magnum opus
This is what happens when a 3-and-a-half-year-old helps herself to the digital camera, accidentally puts it in video mode, and gets creative, unsupervised and unbeknownst to any of the adults in the house. 39 little clips of 1-3 seconds each (about 2 minutes total, so be patient, it's a bigger file than most videos around here). Found later, thoroughly enjoyed, and stitched together for your enjoyment. Thanks, Lola. You're really great.
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