Friday, August 26, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Loco for Local?
Shop local, eat local, buy local. We are inundated with this message. But why? Supporting the local economy, etc..., is one thing, guilting/beating people over the head with the message, is another. What's even more annoying is seeing these people tote it around town, while driving their foreign cars.
And why is "local" necessarily better? I have been to several local restaurants and stores that are just ho hum, but are doing quite well economically. Some that are great, but weren't supported by this city (so sad when French Pharmacie, the store, closed down).
I would rather shop what is great, eat what is great, and buy what is great. That's the beauty of a free market and having competition. As consumers, we can choose. And I, personally, am a fan of German automobiles.
And why is "local" necessarily better? I have been to several local restaurants and stores that are just ho hum, but are doing quite well economically. Some that are great, but weren't supported by this city (so sad when French Pharmacie, the store, closed down).
I would rather shop what is great, eat what is great, and buy what is great. That's the beauty of a free market and having competition. As consumers, we can choose. And I, personally, am a fan of German automobiles.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Gravity
I hope she knows you only like the beginnings of things.
Faye to Don, Mad Men, Season 4
It doesn't really take any work, kinda like gravity. Attraction--it's so easy. Not just attraction to people, but to ideas, aesthetics, music ... musicians (okay, okay, musicians are people). But what I'm attempting to say is, "liking the beginnings" is built into our genetic make-up. I can't explain it other than ... YSL heels ... these beautifully crafted wonders that open up my wallet quite effortlessly. I wear them and feel so pretty. But, they eventually lose some of their shine, just in time for next season's brand new crop of decadence to accompany my perfect pedicure and the urge to reopen my wallet. Cycle.
So, we know it's connected to feelings. You know, FEELINGS ... finicky and fleeting. Relationships, shoes, feelings ... here's to "liking the beginnings of things." Cheers.
Faye to Don, Mad Men, Season 4
It doesn't really take any work, kinda like gravity. Attraction--it's so easy. Not just attraction to people, but to ideas, aesthetics, music ... musicians (okay, okay, musicians are people). But what I'm attempting to say is, "liking the beginnings" is built into our genetic make-up. I can't explain it other than ... YSL heels ... these beautifully crafted wonders that open up my wallet quite effortlessly. I wear them and feel so pretty. But, they eventually lose some of their shine, just in time for next season's brand new crop of decadence to accompany my perfect pedicure and the urge to reopen my wallet. Cycle.
So, we know it's connected to feelings. You know, FEELINGS ... finicky and fleeting. Relationships, shoes, feelings ... here's to "liking the beginnings of things." Cheers.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Philco PC
So ... would you ever switch from your Mac to this? I could definitely be persuaded.
/Images via their site/
Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Mean Girls (or Boys)
Ok, I am going to touch on this hopefully just once, but who knows.
Here goes ... constantly posting pictures of your new larger than life diamonds, cars, watches, houses, etc ..., is just tacky and telling. No one really cares. No one really is that happy for you. Because inside everyone's head, there is this thought ---> "Wow. He/she must have not received enough attention as a kid, so now we all have to suffer for it. Where's the 'hide' button?"
I like pretty things too. But if you only feel good when making superficial and insignificant attempts to elevate yourself above another, it's just mean (and petty) ... makes me think you're like my 4 year old, when he was 3. BUT, even he knows better.
Oh, and one other thing. Mean girls are never pretty and always finish last. If you have to put down another girl because some boy ignores you or has moved on, it's pretty sad. It's not her fault. It's probably your fault ... because you're mean.
Here goes ... constantly posting pictures of your new larger than life diamonds, cars, watches, houses, etc ..., is just tacky and telling. No one really cares. No one really is that happy for you. Because inside everyone's head, there is this thought ---> "Wow. He/she must have not received enough attention as a kid, so now we all have to suffer for it. Where's the 'hide' button?"
I like pretty things too. But if you only feel good when making superficial and insignificant attempts to elevate yourself above another, it's just mean (and petty) ... makes me think you're like my 4 year old, when he was 3. BUT, even he knows better.
Oh, and one other thing. Mean girls are never pretty and always finish last. If you have to put down another girl because some boy ignores you or has moved on, it's pretty sad. It's not her fault. It's probably your fault ... because you're mean.
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