an inconvenient truth + 10 + 20 simple steps.

we recently watched al gore's inconvenient truth+ i was really moved by it. EVERYONE SHOULD RENT THIS! without becoming super preachy, we all must be mindful of our own trashing of the earth and take the NECESSARY steps to make a small yet important difference. check out the website; the 10 steps are a walk in the park.

Visit UNDOIT and look at 20 simple steps to undo global warming.



visit al gore too; take some action with him in the new year.

winter reads.

my fiction reads for the winter break (in no particular order).

nice (to scale) pads.

great, smart Villa Savoye & Guiette House loosely based on Le Corbusiers most famous designs. Made of unfinished basswood + of course, more affordable than the originals (Villa Savoye 22x10x12 tall + Guiette House 16x11x21 tall). these were listed as interesting gifts in the new york times a few weeks back + can be found @ mxyplyzyk.com

winter lous (not blu-es)

10 months eddie aikau vedder post ice-storm.

named after two legends:

eddie aikau (north short surfer, lifeguard, probable hero)

+
eddie vedder (seattle rock legend, leader of pearl jam, good looking voice, liberal)

the fireflies.

a nice little dreamy potent japanese anime (in english). GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES. simple artwork and stark imagery. a should-see for those who want to learn about life after WWII in Japan. Not pretty.

it's about time...

the time is always now.
after some urging from good pals near + far,
i've decided to once again (gulp) take up the blog again.
film, fashion, food, all the loves of design and current events.
yes, i might be getting political.
maps, travel, wines, spirits, sailboats and vintage.

why not begin to tell time with my classic, clean favorite watch...the HERMES CAPE COD.