January 2012
“But I’m someone who would rather return to a city that he’s visited...”
– William Gibson, from an interview in The Verge
I am this way as well. I’m obsessed with NYC, Barcelona, Austin / the Hill Country, and the Gulf Coast in general. I’d like to be able to add Berlin, London, and Tokyo to the mix. I am fascinated by those three.
SAINTS11: Things to do while trying to watch the... →
saints11:
—Rearrange your apartment. Move ALL THE BOOKS. —When you get bored before halftime, switch to Food Network. —In the third quarter of the 49ers/Giants game, take a nap. —For a late lunch with a game on as background noise, drink a glass of wine with some good cheese and French bread. —Read a…
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“LSU fans bring with them the spirits of Louisana. We primarily mean “alcohol...”
– EDSBS (via cajunboy)
Six Urbanist Themes for 2012 →
December 2011
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My Favorite Books of 2011
Not all of these were released this year but they were my favorites.
REAMDE - Neal Stephenson A fun and utterly enthralling SF thriller about video games, terrorism, and virtual economies. I’m hoping for a sequel.
The Diamond Age – Neal Stephenson One of my all time favorites. I read it again in anticipation of the release of REAMDE and was so glad I did. This book, about a...
Mastering the Art of Living Meaningfully Well →
More thoughts on the pursuit of eudaimonia by Umair Haque.
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“Choose your corner, pick away at it carefully, intensely and to the best of your...”
– Charles Eames (by way of itswhatiwant)
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Work: Standard Supply & Service Co.
SS&S Co. was officially formed in January. From our mission statement:
“Standard Supply & Service Co., founded in 2011 by Jac Currie and Jonah Langenbeck, is a creative services studio. SS&S Co. produces retail environments, apparel, products, and events, as well as branding, marketing, and interactive projects for select clients. The resulting spaces and objects are ephemeral...
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Work: The National WWII Museum
This was a banner year for me at the Museum. In July I was named Director of Interactive Media – my first director title – which came attached with a full team, a new office and giant new set of responsibilities and goals. I stepped up to the challenge with a series of projects and successes that are helping the Museum build a new national audience at the same time as a large scale physical...
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