She & Him

The debut album "Volume One" from the group She & Him came out this past Tuesday. I finally got around to purchasing it. The band consists of actress Zooey Deschanel famous for her role in Elf as well as musician M. Ward. They have a wonderful sound which is enhanced by the power , yet unique voice of Deschanel. They have a great blend of genres in their album from modern indie pop to sounds of folky 60's and 70's and some with a twist of 50's . It was a refreshing album to hear something new and out of the ordinary. Check out a couple songs on the playlist onthe right.

Why Do you Let Me Stay Here.mp3

Industry at it's best

I thought you ought to see these amazing pieces of design. I am blown away. From here.

Matt Costa

I've always wanted to do this.

The Little Prince.

This book has been on my list of ones to read for a while. {In fact, I listed as one of my favorite books on my blog profile, before I'd even read it- I just knew I'd like it.}
It was enjoyable. On the surface it is a simple, slightly silly story of a man and a prince he meets. This prince lives on a tiny planet, loves a flower, cleans volcanoes, and then leaves his little planet. Sounds a bit strange, yes, but the message that is transmitted through the story is one that is efficiently sent through the medium of this seemingly innocent story.
Several times, I stopped to ponder on the quite profound things that Antoine de Saint-Exuperey slipped into this simple story.
Another bonus of this little book of deep thought is that I finished it in about 45 minutes. There are some pictures drawn by the author. So both your mental capacities and your creativity are stimulated.

Polar Lights

For my History of Creativity class we were asked to write a Shakespearean sonnet about love. Here is what I came up with:

If only I had the courage to express that which is inside

Of the admiration that my heart has caught.

If I could only peer inside thy mind

And see what of me thou truly thought.

Alas in this game of love, patience is key.

Consistent pursuit, an open mind, and an open heart.

None can solve this mystifying mystery,

But those involved and serve their part.

Thou doth glow as polar lights in the dawning sky.

Thy joyful countenance curves a company of lips.

Thy melodic laughter causes time to fly.

Staring into thy dazzling eyes, my heart skips.

If I might be so worthy to even be called thy friend,

How noble to thee I would be until the very end.

Son of Rambow

This movie looks amazingly hilarious. Good ol' British movies.
I found out that the song used in it is David Bowie's, "Rebel Rebel." It is on the playlist to the right.

Grand Central at a Stand Still!

WOW!