January 2012
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1*31*12
I noticed this weekend that my alma mater, Southern Oregon University, has rebranded. Here is their old logo:
And the new one, a $14,000 job (the lowest bid) by Sheila Chambers, former Creative Director for Harry & David (a company in Medford):
My first problem with this design is that the creator admits that before being hired for this project, she had never visited the campus in...
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1*29*12
Have you heard of the Portland Urban Iditarod? It’s only the funnest day of the year in Portland.
The idea is a team of 5 or more people build a cart and create costumes around a theme. Then on ‘race day’ they push it from the starting point to each designated rest stop along a course in Portland, stopping along the way to enjoy beverages with fellow ‘dogs and...
“Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.”
– Herbert Henry Asquith via my Good Earth Tea bag
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1*21*12
This makes me feel so grown up. And happy.
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1*15*12
I’ve been a real slacker about this blogging business lately. Not that I’ve been a slacker in general, just too busy for all the picture taking and writing that the upkeep of this business requires. Here’s what I have been up to lately:
I’ve been using this book, and this book. Both excellent.
I watched this movie today. It was absolutely incredible.
My coworkers and I...
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1*7*12
My new favorite salad, inspired by Whole Foods (how much do I sound like a damn hippie?!?).
Garlicky Kale Salad
1 bunch kale
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Remove the tough stems from the kale and slice leaves into 1/4 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
Mince the garlic, and on a cutting...
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1*2*12
Happy New Year!
I’ve never been much of a believer in New Years Resolutions, but I do believe in starting the year off right.
For the month of January, I’ve decided to cut alcohol, refined or processed sugar or wheat, and dairy out of my diet. I try not to eat these things anyways, but I’m looking to take these out entirely for a period of time, in order to ‘reset’....
