Category Archives: Creativity

Sorry and thanks.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

Dave Eggers’ artwork right here, oh my god, awesome.

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Maybe that’s why they don’t play in Minneapolis anymore.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Comes With A Smile: “Bad Days” seems to be about depression and how it affects us. Is this something that affects you (or has affected you) in your life? Will Sheff: Not any more than anyone else. My emotional state … Continue reading →

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Only about a year behind on this one…

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

But, aaaaaah! My favorites. ENGLANDER: Would you talk about the cast? It’s the guy from The Office, who everyone has a massive crush on— VIDA: John Krasinski. EGGERS: And Maya Rudolph. What was really funny was that we wanted the … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Eric Carle!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

“We have eyes, and we’re looking at stuff all the time, all day long. And I just think that whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful, tasteful, appealing, and important.” “Writer’s block or any kind of ‘creative crisis’ is part … Continue reading →

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Reason I like dating you #60

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

I look at the things you’ve designed for me, and they’re so perfect, and so lovely, and so tailored for me, and so unequivocally you, that I could cry.

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To hell with the Internet, amen!

Posted on February 6, 2010 by

“The Internet? Don’t get him started. ‘The Internet is a big distraction,’ Mr. Bradbury barked from his perch in his house in Los Angeles, which is jammed with enormous stuffed animals, videos, DVDs, wooden toys, photographs and books, with things … Continue reading →

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Slouching toward balance.

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

If you’ll indulge me for a moment, I’d like to quote Death Cab for Cutie: “So this is the New Year and I don’t feel any different.” I love-love-loved that back in 2005-6 when I got the album, and that … Continue reading →

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On personal exposure.

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

“I don’t have an interesting enough life for a memoir—unless I get to fudge and exaggerate and lie. But then that’s fiction. As for personal exposure in fiction, well, sure. One has to be brave. There is always a little … Continue reading →

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Hello, November!

Posted on November 4, 2009 by

I’m intimidated. I haven’t updated my blog in a while, so this post should be a good one, huh? But now I’m overwhelmed. What’s new?, you ask. Nothing and everything. I feel like I’m floundering in a post-grad wasteland. I … Continue reading →

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New look, same great taste!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

I’d like to direct your eyes to the top of the page. Faithful readers will notice a theme change, to Cutline, which allows for a customizable header. This new header comes to you courtesy of a talented young graphic designer … Continue reading →

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