Jungle and Telephone Poles

20100709

unschooling: the only real option?

ok, so I know this blog is everywhere, topic-wise. but so am I. it was in ghana, actually, at the u of ghana-accra library, that I happened upon a fascinating book about unschooling and alternative schooling movements. kids are something on the FAR horizon for me, personally, but I think the topic of unschooling is riveting. today I came across the blog Unscool Days, written by a former high school teacher who is now unschooling her own child. This post was her resignation letter from the high school job, and also is a sort of manifesto for why she believes unschooling is the only real option for society's children. Her writing is well-rounded, easy to understand, and I would dare say I agree with her on every point. Have a look.

20100708

those days

this post from Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity made me a bit sad, reminding me of the summer days I often wish I was having, and making me miss DC as well.

but it's a good kind of ache

there will be more summers, and more time to be spent in Virginia as well

I'm currently in the process of reading this blog from the start of the journey to the present- I've felt very privileged to be able to read such a raw, honest account of someone's life

20100707

behold the wonders

so i just today found the videos of jake davis

he shows the true beauty and charm of each person he shoots

also, he backs them up with music from the likes of the national and the arcade fire

yes, i'm sold.

he has a sharp blog too

sorry- i would embed a few for you, but technology is not my friend today. trust me- follow the link, watch them all!

life lesson #325632

never take plans for granted until they're happening. even then, nothing is certain.

20100706

for the boys

you'd do well to read:

what's up stairs?

-a man "blogging my life on the island of manhattan"

-priorities: the simple things. a bike, good food, the newspaper in the park

Getting Beat Like You Stole Something

-Detroit native writing about the details of fine sartorial vision

-priorities: modern classic lines, versatility, the just-so collar and cuff

Far Beyond the Stars

(Everett Bogue)

Exile Lifestyle

(Colin Wright)

-2 guys who are living the dream and making it work.

-priorities: minimalism, travelling, quitting the day job and being the real deal. no bullshitting.

pull teeth

Fashion Bits and Bobs

-just a sampling of the younger set for fashion and photography

-priorities: lenses, the perfect bag, timeless shoes, the 90's, sunglasses

and there's so much more! but these will get you started.

20100703

summer things

first time i've had a chance to relax since summer started.

summer things:

trying to get a decent amount of sleep and failing

long afternoon walks

shunning homework

bike commute

weary mornings

wine on weeknights

hel looks

free time envy

wading through "the brothers K"

short bursts of cooking

locking up our wallets

etc.

20100616

yessssss

source: di$count

20100611

its always good

why is it (nearly) every time i'm prompted to update this blog, it's to share something from or pertaining to the national?

because they're so great. every word, every line, perfect for my every day. that's pretty incredible.

my new favorite (off the new album high violet), sorrow:

sorrow found me when I was young
sorrow waited, sorrow won
sorrow they put me on the pill
it's in my honey, it's in my milk

don't leave my hyper heart alone on the water
cover me in rag and bone sympathy
'cause I don't wanna get over you
I don't wanna get over you

sorrow's my body on the waves
sorrow's a girl inside my cake
I live in a city sorrow built
it's in my honey, it's in my milk

don't leave my hyper heart alone on the water
cover me in rag and bone sympathy
'cause I don't wanna get over you
I don't wanna get over you

don't leave my hyper heart alone on the water
cover me in rag and bone sympathy
'cause I don't wanna get over you
I don't wanna get over you

my time is currently being eaten by my gender studies capstone. im steadily working my way through all the great documentary material the Logo channel has on their website, and i'm writing about performances of masculinity and gay stereotypes and breakthroughs in television. finally, material i want to read, talk about, study, (just not quite ready to write yet). i still need to get out of this town, am in desperate need of a change of scenery. but then there's work and planning and money and finding travel companions. nothing ever just "comes together". people you thought would be there for you- aren't. you never see your life heading in the direction that you see it's become. (ok, bringing it back down now). what if i just went off alone, just took off and ended up somewhere new for awhile.

but i don't think i'm there yet. or maybe i am and i just don't know it. i believe each of us are capable of so much more than we ever trust ourselves with. the future will tell.