Most of my week was spent recovering from the ass-kickin handed to me courtesy of the Wasatch Enduro. It was a great event and I can’t wait til next year, however I am looking forward to getting back on my bike without regard for the clock. Below is a great video that embodies the essence… Read more »
From the Ramblings Archives
Meanwhile on the Interwebs…
Starting this week, I’ll be posting a weekly roundup of gems I’ve found courtesy of the interwebs. Keep reading below to see what’s in store for this week. Above is a lovely little video about logos from PBS Offbook. Perhaps the most rewarding and challenging experiences for a graphic designer is creating a well-executed logo… Read more »
Happy 100 Woody Guthrie.
Yes, as through this world I’ve wandered I’ve seen lots of funny men; Some will rob you with a six-gun, And some with a fountain pen. From Pretty Boy Floyd by Woody Guthrie. Written in 1939 and as relevant as ever.
Jack White b. 1975
Jack White channeling his inner Son House. Boy sure can play them blues. Via Stag Blog.
Nora Ephron, 1941-2012
If someone says to me let’s go somewhere and it’s not good… I say, “Let’s not.” I have a finite number of meals ahead of me and they are all going to be good. Nora Ephron from a Fresh Air interview recorded in 2006.
A Day in the Life.
Eric Porter spends his Summer Solstice riding bikes from sunup to sundown. Not a bad way to kick off the official start of summer… local fave Back Door Deli even makes an appearance. Via Spoke Magazine
Ultramontane
I am a big fan of bike and ski movies. Nothing gets you more stoked for the upcoming season than a well done edit. However, my favorite movies are not necessarily the one’s that feature the gnarliest lines or biggest hucks… but instead are the films that encapsulate the soul or essence of the sport…. Read more »
Talent vs Persistance
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. — Calvin Coolidge You don’t hear a lot… Read more »
Leaky Rocket Ships
One of life’s most thrilling experiences is to build your own leaky rocket ship, then to ride it and see if it flies. — Frank Chimero on risk and exploration. Frank Chimero is one of my favorite designers. He manages to intertwine his own narrative and editorial into every piece he creates… just reference his… Read more »
And… We’re Back!
Looking back at my last update… it’s hard to believe that 5 months have passed since my last post. The end of 2011 turned out to be an action packed couple of months. I proposed to Kassie, my little sister got married, and we’re proud new Park City homeowners. Since moving, we’ve been in a… Read more »