Monthly Archives: April 2007

CéU

Posted on April 14, 2007 by lackhead

Yesterday on The World I heard a brief story on a new Brazilian singer/songwriter named CéU. After 18 trips around the sun she moved to New York City for a short stint, and lists The Roots, Bob Marley, and Erykah … Continue reading →

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Pencil art with Jennifer Maestre

Posted on April 14, 2007 by lackhead

A good friend forwarded me this link to the artwork of Jennifer Maestre. There’s something ineffably sensual about her pencil sculptures. Perhaps it is something about the coming together of the pointy pencil ends and a curvaceous form to create … Continue reading →

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The sex-a-liscious Huber brothers speed climbing The Nose

Posted on April 13, 2007 by lackhead

Thanks goodness that Ethan will be taking German next year. Perhaps by the time I get my hands on this video he’ll be able to translate for me. For now, all I really get is “der bruder Huber” and “fünf…vier…drei…zwei…ein…”. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the morning: Lewis Lapham on actions and consequences

Posted on April 13, 2007 by lackhead

This comes from the brilliant and eloquent Lewis Lapham from his latest essay in Harper’s Magazine. The essay is called Time Travel and is one part homage to the late historian and social commentator Arthur Schlesinger, and one part wistful … Continue reading →

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Word of the day: quotidian

Posted on April 12, 2007 by lackhead

This one comes from Stephen Colbert, although I can’t remember exactly when I heard it. Well, to be honest, I heard it today but I watched a couple of shows on my iPod today, and I don’t remember which one, … Continue reading →

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