The Custard Factory. Birmingham UK. May 2012.

The Custard Factory. Birmingham UK. May 2012.

Good thing we have Bing to solve all of our translation issues. 

Good thing we have Bing to solve all of our translation issues. 

Normally Challenged: An open letter from a father: Please stop telling my daughter she's beautiful.

bujnik:

I have a serious problem with how shallow human interactions have become. When seeing an old acquaintance we used to ask for updates about mutual friends or family. We’d talk about jobs, homes, kids and what good or bad news you had to share since the last time you saw each other. Now every time I…

The Thesaurus of Flavours 
My copy is in English, por supesto.  But this beautiful book needs a big picture, so I went with the Spanish version.  
Whenever I’ve walked into a book shop over the past year and perused the culinary section, I’ve eyed this beautiful book.  I’ve always thought that it would be a great addition to a library and a kitchen, and here we are.  I never told anyone that I wanted it, but then I unwrapped the present that Lauren Birkett had for me on the train into town and was just beside myself.  What a great gift. 

The Thesaurus of Flavours 

My copy is in English, por supesto.  But this beautiful book needs a big picture, so I went with the Spanish version.  

Whenever I’ve walked into a book shop over the past year and perused the culinary section, I’ve eyed this beautiful book.  I’ve always thought that it would be a great addition to a library and a kitchen, and here we are.  I never told anyone that I wanted it, but then I unwrapped the present that Lauren Birkett had for me on the train into town and was just beside myself.  What a great gift. 

A birthday present from my friend Caleb.  A nice reference of nearly 300 novelists. I’ll be working on this slowly for some time. 

A birthday present from my friend Caleb.  A nice reference of nearly 300 novelists. I’ll be working on this slowly for some time. 

It's a Wonderful Life.

I honestly don’t have words now, but there will probably be some sort of post when I’ve slept and read through all of this. Thank you so much to everyone. -JT

It’s a great day to be alive. #30 #birthday

It’s a great day to be alive. #30 #birthday

The brilliant voice of Elliot Blagden on display at The Sunflower Lounge.

The brilliant voice of Elliot Blagden on display at The Sunflower Lounge.

Seems like the people are rebelling against the weather.

Seems like the people are rebelling against the weather.

Billy Bragg & Wilco, featuring Natalie Merchant

Birds and Ships

Sneaking Into Pantone HQ

A journalist looks into Pantone’s world of color forecasting. 

Most Likely To Succeed

If we’ve had longer than a 10 minute conversation in the past couple of years, then I’ve probably brought up this article. Where does predicting great quarterbacks and great teachers intersect? Malcolm Gladwell works his magic. 

How To Write The Great American Novel

Even the greatest writers died horrible deaths terribly alone. Try to enjoy it.” 

One of the entertaining and cynically fantastic articles I’ve read in awhile, and also full of great advice. 


Angst for the Memories, The Wooden Sky. 

Beautiful, beautiful song.