dogs of san francisco

unlikely friendships

photo by the ever magical and most likely friend, Carrie Gaydos

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass weekend

September in SF

a pigeon having the great morning he deserves

Chalktopus

A special moment captured by M at Fashion's Night Out

M's wall at Fashion's Night Out

Watching tiny dots on the horizon surfing

A drawing for someone special

Someone or something's home?

Rainbow

The view out of my window or a horror movie poster?

dogs!

all photos by Mark Peckmezian

dear internet

you know what I love about the internet? well..I love that there seems to be an endless supply of good stuff. stuff to inspire you, and make you laugh.. or just make you feel connected to other people because maybe you realized that other people are just as weird as you are. 
It's funny, you hear people say things about how we connect less on a more "real" level with other people now, thanks to Facebook and the like... and I would have to agree with that, to an extent - but it's also opened up all these opportunities to connect in some small way with millions of people you'll never know on a personal level.. 
In some strange way it helps make the world seem a little less vast and human kind a little bit more likable...
I'm inspired and comforted in the knowledge that we all will probably laugh at a video of a cat eating a watermelon...

so thank you, internet for bringing things like this into my life:

ridiculously great things: 

oddly heartwarming things: 

breeds of chicken I didn't know existed but now love:

(sultan chicken)

truth

limbo california style

Some of you out there.. (Henry) may have noticed that I haven't blogged in a very long time. I guess it started to feel strange because for a little while I felt like I was living in limbo, and found even thinking about it overwhelming.. so the thought of writing on here was even more so. But life is less limbo-y now and I've been missing the old blogging thing so I guess I'm back.. at least for today!

 I like to think that this seagull was having very profound thoughts whilst gazing out at sea.

it's all happening.

 So.. I've been really absent on my blog lately and this is mainly because the past few months have been hectic and transitional. I had been thinking about making a change for awhile, and finally went for it... 

I've moved to California! 

I've spent the last 15 years living in England, so it's a big move but definitely a necessary one.  

I mean.. look at this view! 

two thousand twelve

everything

let's say these images are a metaphor for my current state right now. weird times. 

marcel the shell with shoes on...

...to brighten up your day 

a very David Lynch Halloween: Part 2

Let's take a trip back to the town of Twin Peaks for more Halloween costume ideas/general weirdness.

Hands down the scariest character in Twin Peaks is Bob: terror personified in double denim. If you are fortunate enough to own jeans with a jacket or vest to match, you really should consider him as your costume inspiration. Bob has really long greasy, grey hair which might be the most disgusting combination you can think of so its perfect for Halloween. Rub some dirt and talc in your hair and you’re golden. This might not be an obvious choice for a girl's costume but who cares? Break free from social norms. 

Audrey Horne is one of the coolest characters in the show, with her displaced 50s style and her perfectly placed beauty spot. If you want to dress as Audrey all you really need are some saddle shoes (improvise with some cheap white tennis shoes and a black marker) and a tight skirt and an even tighter sweater. You have to remember to act coy, yet seductive at all times and be willing, if the situation arises, to sway to some music on your own in the middle of a room. Don’t be shy, you’re Audrey!

If you own an entirely red outfit consider spending Halloween as 'The Arm'. This one requires some dedication as you will be learning some new skills: first, learn a few lines of backwards dialogue played forwards (I think that's how they did that.) second, master some of his sweet dance moves. Think the robot but smoother, with a little bit of the hustle thrown in. As I always say, learning new dance moves isn’t just for Halloween

There's also Shelly Johnson. For her you'll need a sea-foam green waitress uniform and some burly guy to be your mean husband named Leo. Don’t let him push you around though. 

Or there’s Donna: Laura's relentlessly overshadowed BFF. It's not surprising because she is extremely boring except for in that one episode where she wears sunglasses and kisses James through some prison bars. If you go with Donna as your costume be prepared for no one to talk to you all night.  

If you want to spend your night feeling like a super nerd dress as Laura's cousin, Maddie. Get some unnecessarily large glasses and wear a lot of plaid. Show no skin whatsoever. Except for your face which is mostly obscured by the giant glasses anyway.

Leland (Laura's father) is a pretty wacky guy. I mean, his hair turned white over night. He also has a penchant for singing really upbeat songs at inappropriate times. Just wear a suit for this one. Or just don’t be Leland. He’s kind of the worst. 

And don’t forget moody (and super boring!) James with his whiny singing voice and endlessly furrowed brow. For this you will need a bad haircut and a leather jacket. 

Or maybe you’re more of a Dr. Jacoby, a fan of all things Hawaiian. 

If you’re a real fan, maybe you feel like going as David Lynch? 

 The most time and effort should be spent on the hair. David Lynch is well known for his gravity defying coiffure and this look could probably be achieved with some careful back combing and hair spray. But remember! it has to look natural and carefree! Otherwise you might end up looking like Eraserhead. Which is fine, but it's a totally different ballgame. 

 Now, if you want your hair to permanently emulate Lynch's then I suggest you get it cut quite short on the sides while allowing the top to grow long (not that you asked).

 

see the difference?