Tag Archives: music

Summer love :: My art guitar

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

A couple of years ago, I shared this idea with you, my plan to collage a guitar. I started it, put it on the back burner, got it back out, ripped everything off, and started over. A few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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The sounds of Garibaldi Plaza — Mexico City

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Mexico loves its mariachis. I have to admit, I do too. After a day of sightseeing in Mexico City with friends, my friend Rodrigo pulled our car into Plaza Garibaldi. Mariachis dressed in Charro costumes and carrying their guitars, violins, … Continue reading →

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Night turns into morning

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

On Friday night, we drove to the beach house in Aptos. Here are scenes from the evening and first morning, when the sun surprised us when it flooded through the windows.fire and drums.laughter and harmonica.baby and momma.love.socks and wine.ice and … Continue reading →

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A musical Valentine’s

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

I don’t think I’ve ever actually celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it was super fun to have an un-Valentine’s Day dinner with a bunch of “kinda” single friends and one married couple who loves them some singletons. Grant hand-tossed whole wheat … Continue reading →

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My first Festivus

Posted on December 27, 2009 by

This year was a year of many firsts, including my first celebration of Festivus on the eve of Christmas Eve. I enjoyed making new friends and seeing the tradition that includes gathering around an unadorned metal Festivus pole (instead of … Continue reading →

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pancakes & vinyl : the early edition

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

With a hand-sketched map, a trusty GPS, a bag of Chex Mix, 40 bucks cash, cameras and a list of Sacramento’s thrift stores, from Fruitridge to Auburn Boulevard, Maggie and I hit the streets for a full day of Saturday … Continue reading →

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All is Love

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

You know that feeling you get when you find new music you really like? It’s like the first bite of a really frou-frou cupcake. The first conversation you have with someone who gets you. The comfort of  soft, heavy blankets … Continue reading →

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