good week all across the west this first week of oct 2008. here are a few things that were i not working in california i would definitely consider.
pdx – the grassy knoll gallery in old town (right around the corner from the old cal’s skate shop) is hosting an eye-catching reception for first thursday – [...]

so if you’re learning a language by far the best way to do it is not in school. i can say this because i’ve done it. sitting in class in osaka i remember wondering if i wasn’t better off skipping my test and heading out to drink with my japanese compadres. there’s acquisition in both [...]

I’m not sure exactly why, though I’d guess that it stems from an overt sense of US self-importance, but every time the subject comes up of living near the northern border or working north of the border you get that look like you just ran into a wall. Even some of the most well intentioned [...]

to follow up on my last post regarding ethics in photography, it’s no doubt a can of worms. the photographers i spoke with about it are conflicted on each side. regardless of the specific issues the argument boils down to “i’d never touch that kind of dirty money” or “i’d take every red cent and [...]

spending time in a brand new environment last week in missoula put me in a unique headspace. as much traveling and dialogue as this career entails many times it can be variations of similar themes. not the fault of anyone it’s the creative dilemma we all face – seeing (and thinking) with new eyes not [...]