Sunday Gospel: David Sedaris

“We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.”

—	David Sedaris

Where do you summer 2010

Tonight, we were recently asked where we summer ?
actually, it was where would we like to summer?
Realistically,
I don't know, probably somewhere by the river.
But if i'm optimistic, then I'd say

Lykke Li - Little Bit (Live on Jools Holland)

Lykke Li is a Swedish indie singer.
We are hoping to see her live.
Hopefully sooner than later.
emjoy,
v/M

MGMT - Kids Live @ Leeds & Reading High Quality

MGMT will be in Austin 6/6/10
Once again we will more than likely miss them due to an impromptu trip to
phoenix.
Fret not, i've come to discover that we just have to travel to see them out of state.

Happy Belated Birthday Mr. Zimmerman

May 24, 1941
Happy Belated Birthday Mr. Zimmerman.
After talking to our good friend Taylor about the Newport (not CA) folk Festival
I found some archives of bob dylan back in 65 at Newport.
Enjoy,
v/M

Be Optimistic: England

I really don't need much out of life.
These will suffice.
One day.

Women with a Past - Perfection

I prefer women with a past.
They're always so deemed amusing
to talk to.
- Oscar Wilde -

Coming soon:Coffee Sack Pillows/Dog Beds

Coffee sacks make great decorative pillows. We think the larger ones would look really good on a bed. Or they would make perfect dog beds. Each one is unique and has been shipped from some far away country like Ethiopia or Colombia. They are on sale now at Max's Haus. Smaller versions are coming soon.

Max's Haus find of the week: vintage yellow fixture

We are really loving this vintage yellow light fixture. Where would you hang it?

I'm taking a trip on an airplane!

more tunes...

What I'm listening to: Bonnie & Clyde

Quote of the day

People are Funny,
They spend money they haven't earned,
to buy things they don't need,
to impress people they don't like.
Cheers,
v/M

Beach House -- Norway

Another must see this year at ACL 2010. Beach House has been in steady rotation in the Volvo. This video makes us want to travel back in time and no pun intended move to Norway. Simplicity
v/M.

The Morning Benders - Excuses (SXSW / Ms Bea's)

The AcL 2010 lineup was just released and these guys are definitely a must see.
Enjoy,
v/M

Bon Iver - Skinny Love Live on Jools Holland

We discovered Bon Iver at ACl this past year and he was amazing. Thanks to our good friend Bobby Brown soren, charlotte, meghan and myself were able to meet Justin and talk about eau clair. If he's in the area we highly suggest that you check him out.
Cheers,
v/M

Matt Damon Entourage

Its for the Kids!
*This clip contains language that may offend certain audiences.*

Underrated Films: Rivers and Tides

Andy Goldsworthy is a land artist. His work is mostly communicated through natural mediums: rock, earth, sticks, leaves, ice, snow, et al. It is consistently and painstakingly of and about nature and its connection to our daily lives. Rivers and Tides explores his work with specific attention paid to one ever-present concept in his work: time. Through flows and gusts, floods and recessions, he highlights that intangible element to which we are so closely bound.

Do yourself a big favor. Check it out.

Summer Movie List: Carrie's Picks

As mentioned in an earlier post, we have compiled a list of movies to watch this summer and these are Carrie's picks.
We shall refrain judgment until we view all movies.
Cheers,
v/M

Phoenix - 1901 - live Coachella, April 18, 2010

We have missed Phoenix on more than one occasion, (three to be exact) and after seeing this video, I am pining to see them live.

Enjoy,

v/M

Summer Movie List: Victor's Picks

During our weekly power lunch, myself, Taylor and Carrie decided that we would all create a summer movie list. The breakdown, 4 movies per person, watch one per week, and we should finish by the end of August. I found it pretty tough to pick only four movies but I think these films are timeless and will keep everyone in stitches. If you haven't seen any of these movies, I highly suggest you do yourself a favor and check out all four.
You won't be disappointed.

Underrated Films: The 'Burbs

"He's a man of peace in a savage land...suburbia."

With this tag line we begin a short series of underrated films throughout recent history.

Tom Hanks stars in this classic satire of suburban life among neighbors confronted with a new family to the cul de sac who don't quite fit in. Perfect supporting roles by Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, and Corey Feldman make this a classic filled with both laughter and suspense.

Do yourself a favor--check it out.

a life in scenes

I'm sneaking in a post before my scheduled music monday, because you just have to see this.

the song in this ad, by the way, is "she's always a woman" by the one and only billy joel. enjoy.

Cinco de Mayo

Though many people in the U.S. regard this date as a celebration of Mexico’s independence, in truth, Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla and the Mexican army’s defeat of the French army attempting to conquer its weakened government. The victory was short-lived, as the French took over the country a year later and remained in power for the next three years.

While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed in the US and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. As noted before,Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. That actually occurs on September 15 and is the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Every year we prefer to celebrate Mexico’s history on our terms, whether that history is accurate or only convenient. But then again, isn’t the United States’ relationship with Mexico all about convenience?

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo: Spurs vs Los Suns

Today is Cinco de Mayo and in my next post I'll share the true meaning behind our celebration of this holiday.
This evening however, there's another battle in the works.
The Spurs play the Los Suns tonight and the irony of these two teams playing each other is priceless. Needless to say (as a die hard Rockets fan) I'm hoping the home team gets the win tonight as Phoenix really can't stand to take any more bad news. As you can see these two teams have met before in the playoffs and its intense. We'll be in San Antonio this evening watching the game over a nice margarita with my parents who are in town for the weekend. Here's to a great game and safe cinco de mayo.

I wander what cinco de mayo looks like at the Longoria - Parker maison/casa?

Be Optimistic: Land Rover Defender 110

East Coast Rovers are a true find as their only limitation is your imagination. The guys at ECR will restore and service your Defender. In the late 90's the U.S. deemed importing a defender illegal due to a passenger side airbag. Finding a defender 90 or 110 can prove to be difficult for a perfectionist. Fortunately, ECR has you covered as this defender 110 has been a source of frustration as its pretty perfect.
Be optimistic.

Meryl's Magic

Meryl's Films

It’s Complicated (2009) …. Jane
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) (voice) …. Mrs. Fox
Julie & Julia (2009) …. Julia Child
Doubt (2008/I) …. Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Mamma Mia! (2008) …. Donna Sheridan
Lions for Lambs (2007) …. Janine Roth
Rendition (2007) …. Corrine Whitman
Evening (2007) …. Lila Ross
Dark Matter (2007/I) …. Joanna Silver
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) …. Miranda Priestly
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) …. Yolanda Johnson
Prime (2005) …. Lisa Metzger
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) …. Aunt Josephine
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) …. Eleanor Shaw
The Hours (2002) …. Clarissa Vaughan
Adaptation. (2002) …. Susan Orlean
Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001) (voice) …. Blue Mecha
Music of the Heart (1999) …. Roberta Guaspari
Chrysanthemum (1999) (voice) …. Narrator
One True Thing (1998) …. Kate Gulden
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) …. Kate ‘Kit’ Mundy
Marvin’s Room (1996) …. Lee
Before and After (1996) …. Dr. Carolyn Ryan
The Bridges of Madison County (1995) …. Francesca Johnson
The River Wild (1994) …. Gail Hartman
The House of the Spirits (1993) …. Clara del Valle Trueba
Death Becomes Her (1992) …. Madeline Ashton
Defending Your Life (1991) …. Julia

Postcards from the Edge (1990) …. Suzanne Vale

She-Devil (1989) …. Mary Fisher
A Cry in the Dark (1988) …. Lindy Chamberlain
Ironweed (1987) …. Helen Archer
Heartburn (1986) …. Rachel Samstat
Out of Africa (1985) …. Karen Blixen
Plenty (1985) …. Susan Traherne
Falling in Love (1984) …. Molly Gilmore
Silkwood (1983) …. Karen Silkwood
Sophie’s Choice (1982) …. Sophie
Still of the Night (1982) …. Brooke Reynolds
The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981) …. Sarah / Anna
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) …. Joanna Kramer
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) …. Karen Traynor
Manhattan (1979) …. Jill
The Deer Hunter (1978) …. Linda
Julia (1977) …. Anne Marie

We watched "Its Complicated" last night and once again Meryl fails to disappoint. Great flick with an unusual but brilliant trio of Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin and Meryl. The casting was well done.

I think this list of Meryl's films speaks for itself.
"Meryl Streep could play batman and she'd be the right choice; she's perfection!"

Music Monday, Volume Two

Sometimes life is messy. And painful.

No one says it better than Patty Griffin...and so I leave you tonight with only her words, from her song "Rain".

Until next week,

Taylor

It's hard to listen to a hard hard heart

Beating close to mine

Pounding up against the stone and steel

Walls that I won't climb

Sometimes a hurt is so deep deep deep

You think that you're gonna drown

Sometimes all I can do is weep weep weep

With all this rain falling down

Strange how hard it rains now

Rows and rows of big dark clouds

But I'm holding on underneath this shroud

Rain

It's hard to know when to give up the fight

Some things you want will just never be right

It's never rained like it has to night before

Now I don't wanna beg you baby

For something maybe you could never give

I'm not looking for the rest of your life

I just want another chance to live

Strange how hard it rains now

Rows and rows of big dark clouds

But I'm holding on underneath this shroud

Rain