January 2010
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I need to find some kosher almond paste, stat.
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I wish my brain had an “off” switch. Night has never been so troubling.
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David Sedaris on NPR →
“Inside French Health Care” is especially hilarious and revealing. I found it when conducting research for an essay and it was probably the best source I found.
Also, it should be noted that the “Santaland” excerpt doesn’t do the full story justice. Read it in its entirety in Barrel Fever!
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Castello di Vicarello →
I’m determined to stay here at some point in my life. It is beautiful, and environmentally conscious. Note the organic spa, ozone infinity pools, and homegrown fruits and veggies.
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We must bear in mind that imperialism is a world system, the last stage of...
– Che Guevara (via roguepanda)
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Le Petit Prince perfumes and cosmetics →
I’m curious as to whether these actually smells good, but the bottles and packaging are precious.
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My friend Ian makes delightful music →
It’s true. You can follow him here.
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Such as it is, the consistency of human characters is due to the words upon...
– Aldous Huxley (via shynessisnice) (via roguepanda)
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Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.
– Allen Ginsberg
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Scrubbing out sea life: exfoliating plastic beads... →
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My life is full because I know I am loved.
– John Merrick, The Elephant Man
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It is January and I don’t think I have ever felt more exhausted, though I suppose I’d better get used to it because college is bound to be worse. A sobering thought indeed.
Lately I have noticed that life is almost exclusively about work. Your parents work tirelessly to ensure that there is enough money to pay for your academic expenses, and when you are old enough to realize...
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Mud phobia pig gets its own boots →
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Research for this essay has led me to a conclusion: the Swiss are nuts. Why would anyone spend $11 million on a watch?
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A Fruit That Tricks the Tongue →