objects in the mirror are closer than they appear

It's been a rough week; but no matter how low I feel there's always one thing that is guaranteed to make things better... 

Happy Friday everyone!

the covers record

On the weekend I went to an exhibition, Seconde Main, at the Musee d'Art Moderne. It was a really interesting exploration of imitation, pastiche and reference in modern art. Of course, it got me thinking about my love of an homage; and in that spirit I made a mix of some of my favourite cover songs. 

and here's another one, just for good measure

jokes

I am going to London on the weekend (yay! I love you Mum and Dad!) &; I was disappointed to discover that I have just missed the Richard Prince exhibition at the Serpentine. Here are a few of his jokes ...

what we talk about when we talk about dancing

because you hold me up

the concept of inertia

murakami at versailles

From September 14 to December 12, Takashi Murakami is exhibiting at the Chateau de Versailles. This seems like the perfect excuse for me to finally get to Versailles.

 

 

 

 

Who will go with me?

like a tsunami

the Sarkiiapone

Have you heard the story about the frog and the scorpion? It's an old story that everyone knows - so old, i don't think anyone knows who told it first. It goes like this:

One day a frog was sitting by the bank of the river enjoying the sunshine. A scorpion approached the frog and asked him for a ride across the river. "Frog", said the scorpion, "I need you to carry me across the river upon your back.”

The frog considered this request and replied "Scorpion, I know that if I carry across the river upon my back, you will poison me on the other side. I cannot carry you across the river upon my back."

"Frog", again said the scorpion, "Please, I have no wish to harm you, I promise. I just need to go across the river to find food. There is nothing left on this side for me to eat."

The frog considered the request again and then agreed to help the scorpion get across the river.

In the middle of the river, the frog felt a sharp sting in his back. The scorpion had stung him. "Scorpion!", cried the frog, "You have killed me and yourself as well. Why have you done this?"

"Because I am a scorpion...and that is my nature."

... sometimes things just are the way they are, and that's all there is to say about that.

it gets better

The It Gets Better Project is the greatest idea. I love Dan Savage. And seriously, all the queer kids out there - hell, all the kids of whatever stripe that are going through difficult times - need to know that it really does get better.

Everybody get out your webcam and make a video now.

propinquity

The Hero’s Journey - or monomyth - is a pattern of narrative identified by Joseph Campbell that appears in drama, storytelling, myth, religious ritual, and psychological development.  It describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as The Hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization.

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Sometimes we all need a little perspective. Where are you in your Journey today? 

art party in the jonx

lomo at the plainpalais flea

Does it have to do with class and money? It has to do with dreams.

Some pictures from Take Ivy by Teruyoshi Hayashida. Beautiful photographs, and the adorable prepster style reminds me of the Boy.

the periodic table

another thing coming undone

as though everything is a miracle

dear R,

thank you for the bubble bath!

love, katy

rip claude chabrol

icona di stile: Pola Negri

they have immense vitality

Today is September 11, and the italian sent me the Sean Penn segment of the film. Ernest Borgnine's performance is amazing. I don't think it is possible to watch this and not cry.

once a week won't kill you

It is such a beautiful afternoon in Geneva. I just got home from riding my bicycle by the lake to the flea market. Here are some songs for a sunny saturday. 

Have a lovely day!

for every action

I love shadow puppets! So beautiful and creepy.

ahoy there, matey

Fancy dress is the funnest! I wish there was a reason to dress up every day! Luckily halloween is coming up soon.

sometimes the blues is just a passing bird

The tallest man on earth is releasing a new EP, and playing at the Fri-Son festival in Fribourg next month. Who will go with me? Here is a song from the new record:

a constant of motion

Shana tova! Happy new year everyone. I hope you are enjoying this time of renewal surrounded by loved ones, honey cake and the radical possibility of change.

because it's okay that we are getting older

things i wish i was in perth for #4

.. two servings of chris for the price of one! Ah, the memories.

some kind of vivid sense

a charm offensive

This film looks so adorable, and the boy confirms that it is. Oh, New Zealand.

Speaking of adorable kiwis

for loungeroom dancing

it's a crime i never told you about the diamonds in your eyes