When Punk and Fashion Collide!

Punk is dead! Boutique opens in CBGB space
Fashion designer John Varvatos sells menswear in former NYC rock mecca

The Associated Press
updated 8:56 a.m. PT, Mon., April. 7, 2008

NEW YORK - Punk is dead — how about a $1,600 leather jacket instead?
The walls are still black and some aging graffiti remains, but the once dank Bowery home [...]

Cute if You Like Small Cars!


Cinematic Adventures for a Colorful Life

I love color. Not only does it brighten up my day (literally), but it also helps me see the world through an artist’s eye.  
This weekend I spent a few hours watching Foster’s House for Imaginary Friends on the Cartoon Network.  

I will admit I’m a little old to be watching cartoons, but they still make me [...]

A Slice of Americana Pie

The idea started with a commercial advertising a $7.77 buffet dinner at a local casino.  
“Why not?”  
“Sounds good to me.”  
So after work, my boyfriend and I headed to the MGM Grand/Bally’s/Reno Hilton/Grand Sierra Resort for dinner.  
I haven’t been in the casino part for awhile, since at least the renovation from the Hilton into the GSR. So [...]

The Silent Language Between Science, Art and Film

I’m back. Had to take a little break from typing. So I took a nap.
Anyway, I wanted to discuss my last two lectures - On Invention and Imagination.
Although Invention seemed boring in the daily planner, it totally surprised me to see it in real life.
I thought it would just focus on science and mundane details. Instead it [...]

Mixing Science with Art

From the Sundance Insider:
Kellene note: This was the third lecture we attended at Sundance.

The Science of Storytelling
“Invention Is a Drug” for Both Artists and Scientists
By Sarah Keenlyside | January 22, 2008
Artists and scientists converged in a summit of the minds to discuss the subject of “invention” at yesterday’s sixth annual Alfred P. Sloan Foundation panel. [...]

How Many People Can You Fit on a Bus?

I’d say 55-60 if you’re really good. And that’s no joke. I experienced it today for about nine miles back to our hotel from Prospector Square near downtown Park City.
And can I just add it doesn’t help when the bus driver keeps yelling, ‘don’t lean on my doors!’ when we’re trying to get out/in at [...]

Creating the Perfect Man

4 ounces honesty
4 ounces physical attraction
¾ cup hearty soul*
½ cup good listener
1 large sense of humor
3 ¼ cup respect
2 teaspoons trust
1 teaspoon enthusiasm for life
¼ teaspoon adventuresome
¼ teaspoon thoughtfulness
¼ teaspoon positive attitude
¼ teaspoon shyness 
*cannot be bought in grocery stores or on E-bay   
Preheat oven to 350F. Line two cookie [...]