i used to have a pepsi problem. when i was in high school/college, i would drink anywhere from 3-4, likely more than that, per day. now it’s not so bad–one per day at the most (usually; exceptions are made for vacations and extreme fatigue). this year pepsi has been allowing people to submit designs

Jacques Tardi. C’était la Guerre des Tranchées. 1993. In my recent conquest to find illustrators who tackled subjects that interest me, I discovered Jacques Tardi. I have not read any of his ‘albums’ (as comic books are called in France) yet - except for what I can glean from the wonderful internet. As with Tintin and

Quartier Latin. Paris. 14 Octobre 2005. 21:33 Heures. I am willingly, and hopelessly, LOST!! Its my preferred way to travel. A bright red door, with the painting of a hatted man, drawn in a style reminiscent of Hergé’s early ‘ligne claire’ style pops out of the dark street I am trotting down to find my way

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden,                                                         and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,                                         for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls;                         for My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”   When

So here’s how this works.  Anyone/everyone please comment about things that are oddly enough probably representative of the majority of population and/or odd things most everyone must have thought of at some time in their life.  I will collect the most interesting, creative, and true-to-life comments and keep updating this post with the clever suggestions. 

I gave this byzantine bracelet adorned with Swarovski crystals to my best friend of now 10 years. I’ve never had a friend longer than her. She’s graduating this May from Norte Dame law school and I gave this to her during the Christmas season as a Christmas present and early graduation present.

My favorite ring size is 18g, 5mm. My favorite Swarovski crystal size is also 5mm. There’s something about this size that is very appealing. It’s not too big, but not too small. For most applications, it’s just perfect. The 5mm rings make some of my favorite weaves, including the GSG

… Sweet, I, Still, Silent, soothing,  reassuring growing, contentment, song, voice, soft, angelic, soothing, comforting, pretty, love, soul-mate, attraction, warmth, deep, soft, breath, night, memories, possibility, hope, prayer, answer, positive, respect, trust, forgive, future, knowledge, career, prosper, morning, birds, mentor, ambition, you, hope, miss, bell, traffic, share, daily, prepare, you, high, low, end, better, best,

Tell me who you are: What you dream of, What you fear: Where you lost parts of Youself Along this weary road. What is your most beautiful Memory Held in the chambers Of your soul’s memory Box? Tell me who you are: What you think of, What you rage: Where you became so Angry Along this beaten path. What defines your Anger Held in the fist Of your soul’s fiery Furnace? Tell me, So I may understand: One truth

Back in college a friend of mine from the Computer Graphics and Animation program forwarded me a link to the Ringling College of Art and Design Portfolio.  I can still remember how mesmerized and awed I was at the quality of work coming out from other young people (not to mention it made me feel