Mental Kindling - Scott Hayne

Not bad for a bunch of kids from Minnesota….

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:55:00 -0500

Not bad for a bunch of kids from Minnesota….

Stephen Gjertson, Cinderella Dreams, oil on canvas, 28 x...

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:52:00 -0500

Stephen Gjertson, Cinderella Dreams, oil on canvas, 28 x 32.

Ava’s grandfather’s most recent portrait. I love that Ava will have keepsakes like this to pass on to her children someday. Her grandfather is a very talented artist and never paints from photos. Ava (mostly patiently) posed for several sittings.

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The Metrodome in Minneapolis collapsed under the weight of...

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:13:00 -0600

The Metrodome in Minneapolis collapsed under the weight of failed expectations. Oh, no I am sorry, that is why the Vikings collapsed, it was the snow that did in the dome.

Hipster Apocalypse

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:37:00 -0600

Hipster Apocalypse:

Not sure what to do with this url, but I had to have it.

Danny MacAskill - “Way Back Home” This Red Bull...

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:33:00 -0600

Danny MacAskill - “Way Back Home”

This Red Bull production is burning up the interwebs, and with good reason. Awesome talent, beautiful cinematography, and mesmerizing soundtrack.

Loch Lomond - Wax and Wire

The Jezabels - A Little Piece

Props, Fred Crosset. Props.

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:07:00 -0500

Props, Fred Crosset. Props.

How Bacon Is Made http://su.pr/2JNsv1 (@GOOD stuff) I don’t care. Not this, or Babe, or...

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:58:00 -0500

How Bacon Is Made http://su.pr/2JNsv1 (@GOOD stuff) I don’t care. Not this, or Babe, or Charlotte’s Web could make me not love bacon.

I love this guy: http://ow.ly/2QSJf #gapminder #hansrosling

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:19:00 -0500

I love this guy: http://ow.ly/2QSJf #gapminder #hansrosling

Shit, I left the keys down in the car…

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:11:00 -0500

Shit, I left the keys down in the car…

I am sorry HealthPartners, but I have to be honest: I would...

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:18:00 -0500

I am sorry HealthPartners, but I have to be honest: I would leave you to work at Red Bull. I present to you Exhibit A.

TC Jet Pilots are at it again…

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:45:00 -0500

TC Jet Pilots are at it again…

My latest side project. After creating and growing the brand...

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:44:00 -0500

My latest side project. After creating and growing the brand for the TC Jet Pilots, that group is on auto-pilot and some other guys have stepped up to keep it going. Setting my sights on bringing together athletes in multiple disciplines.

www.tcjetpilots.com raised $1,338 for the Lake City Fire Department during last week’s annual...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:25:00 -0500

www.tcjetpilots.com raised $1,338 for the Lake City Fire Department during last week’s annual freeride event.

Life Improvements

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:43:00 -0500

jayparkinsonmd:

david:

Things I’ve changed this year:

I added a bunch of mail filters.

I don’t use a computer at home. I keep an eye on my Inbox (and occasionally browse the web) with my iPad.

We don’t turn our TV on unless we’re watching something with undivided attention.

We replaced all of our big squishy furniture with smaller, more designed, mid-century inspired pieces. After returning from Japan, all of our old furniture looked and felt ridiculous.

I carry less. I replaced my wallet with a money/card clip that’s small enough for my front pocket. I reduced my keychain to two keys (home and office) zip tied together. I don’t carry headphones anymore, because…

I listen to much less music. Music (and film) can have a noticeable emotional effect on me. I decided my music was encouraging emotions I didn’t care for, namely anticipation, aggression, and self-admiration.

I’ve been trying to cook more. Even though cooking is impossible.

I’ve been eating much better. I had already given up coffee and soda a couple years ago, but Rachel’s made some improvements. :)

I’ve been going to bed before midnight. And usually waking up before 10AM on weekends.

I unsubscribed from Google Alerts. Way too much noise to be useful.

I’ve been much more disciplined in avoiding and ignoring pointlessly negative voices. I’m lucky that it doesn’t happen often, but when I catch someone being particularly nasty to me, I use it as a cue to do something nice for someone I love.

I’ve thrown out almost everything. My media cabinet is finally in order, with a modem, AirPort, Mac Mini, Xbox, and a few remotes. My closet now contains about 20 AA t-shirts, socks, boxer briefs, 12 collared shirts, 4 Marc by Marc Jacobs jeans, 3 suits, a tie rack, some bags, and some shoes. I have 9 books on my shelf, 3 cameras, and a small box of miscellanea. I live with a chef, so I have no idea what the fuck is in my kitchen — except for my Ove Glove. Having stuff blows. Liquidity is the new luxury!

Nice work David. I purged “stuff” about two years ago and the only problem I have is explaining to people who visit my apartment that I didn’t just move in, I just don’t need a bunch of meaningless stuff…happiness comes from friends, family, relationships, and creativity…not what today’s advertisements say you need.

I strive to do much of the same - it is a very hard adaptation.

Wakeheads DVD coming soon featuring the TC Jet Pilots…

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:41:00 -0500

Wakeheads DVD coming soon featuring the TC Jet Pilots…

5 hour energy… More like 5 hour jittery sweats. But I am sure 8333% of the RDA of Vitamin B12...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:07:00 -0500

5 hour energy… More like 5 hour jittery sweats. But I am sure 8333% of the RDA of Vitamin B12 is good for me.

Dufresne (Dufrane) Search Party of Four

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:33:00 -0500

A repost from my old site that still gets some Google traffic. Don’t want you guys to get four oh foured. From Feb 13, 2009:

As if I didn’t need another reason to love the new P.O.S. album ‘Never Better’ - the first track ‘Let it Rattle’ pays homage to the late St. Paul born comic, Mitch Hedberg.

…Look at how they hate, pilled out. Bounce they liver off they top eight, who got a fix for the fix? Bush no more. Nobodys like “Dufrane, search party of four“…

A misquoted reference to Mitch Hedberg’s sketch as follows:

When you go to a restaurant on the weekends and it’s busy so they start a waiting list, they say, “DuFresnes, party of two, table ready for DuFresnes, party of two.” And if no one answers they’ll say the name again: “DuFresnes, party of two.” But then if no one answers, they’ll move on to the next name. “Bush, party of three.” Yeah, but what happened to the DuFresnes!? No one seems to care! Who can eat at a time like this!? People are missing. You people are selfish. The DuFresnes are in someone’s trunk right now, with duct tape over their mouths. And they’re hungry. That’s a double whammy. We need help. “Bush, search party of three.” You can eat once you find the DuFresnes.”

Puma got a brand new bag.

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:24:35 -0500

Puma got a brand new bag.:

Like I needed another reason to love Puma. Check out their new super green packaging.

I might jump an open drawbridge, or Tarzan from a vine. ...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:23:00 -0500

I might jump an open drawbridge, or Tarzan from a vine. ‘Cause I’m the unknown stuntman, that makes Eastwood look so fine

My co-worker’s 3 year old is joining this dojo.

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:33:00 -0500

My co-worker’s 3 year old is joining this dojo.