May 2008
13 posts
Taste and talent, closing the gap
Five minutes from Ira Glass on the time it takes to grow into creative talent. This speaks directly to how I feel about my photography right now. Whenever someone compliments my style, I can only think to myself, “that’s just a 50mm/f1.8 and the same portrait over and over again.” This was reassuring, especially given my Project 365 effort.
Grand Opening: Today at 6pm
You won’t be seeing any more Apple-related commentary from me for the forseeable future, but it’s fortunately due to the uncontainably exciting unveiling of the Boylston Street Apple Store in downtown Boston tonight at 6pm. I’ve been waiting for this day since I was last with Apple several years ago, and am giddy with anticipation for Grand Opening weekend and all that the...
Today: Barack leads by every measure
Barack claims the superdelegate lead today. Game, set, match.
Picnic weather arrives
Off into Boston Common with friends for a picnic this last week of undergrad, and Boston’s despicable weather is finally considering playing nice with such springtime festivities. Let’s see how long it lasts.
Links for May 9th
21 Ways to Shoot Better Photographs - Still more photography basics, prettily illustrated by some medium format shots.
Rich Chocolate Heart Cakes - From Martha Stewart, this is my all time favorite dessert I’ve ever made. Also, I am totally obsessed with rosemary.
Footers In Modern Web Design: Creative Examples and Ideas - Via Merlin, I believe. WebDev is always on my mind these...
Done with college!
“Ray, eat a ripe pirate tea. YAR!!
Falindrome.com, fake palindromes. Updated daily. [via Waxy]
College in Ninety Seconds
Diverse group of students: We’re actors – this literally never happens
Frisbee golf dude: I much prefer to hang out with carbon copies of myself!
The Cowboy Code
“1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. 2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him. 3. He must always tell the truth. 4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals. 5. He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas. 6. He must help people in distress. 7. He must be a good worker. 8....
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Poetry of the Grey Lady
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