Archive for April, 2006

Communications Taxonomy And Conversations Across Media

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

"What elements characterize interesting, good or successful conversations in different media?" Nathan Shedroff
It often amazes me that even though I know that though conversations are the backbone of … well most things really, and certainly good conversation can act as a positive catalyst…there is still much to be learned about them! And certainly a lot [...]

Edward Monkton

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

I recently stumbled bleary eyed on small Edward Monkton book and fell in love with his work.
Par example:

Besides anyone who lists their profession as
"Edward Monkton
Poet
Artist
Philosopher
Interesting Fellow"
was bound to be someone I was going to like! Check out his website for some free downloads, images and fun stuff.
PS Andrea and Alice especially, go visit his stuff!

Time for Sky and Grass

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

I said in my heart,
"I am sick of four walls and a ceiling. I have a need of the sky. I have business with the grass"
- Michael Hovey
When was the last time you lay down on the grass and stared at the moving sky?

Things I Know For Sure

Sunday, April 9th, 2006

What things do you know for sure?
I transcribed below’s list from a wall at Andrea Zittel’s Critical Space exhibition in NYC - at the Chelsea Museum.
It resonated with a lot of things I know (to varying degrees of surity) and definately mirrors things I am known to say…but with far greater clarity!
These Things I Know for Sure:
"1. It is a human [...]

Musing on Feng Shui

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

I once read English is a language with confused roots, and in the context of today, English (and languages the world over) seem to be going through an interesting phase given the global adoption of words, borrowed from here and there and made to mean things almost, but not quite, like what they mean in their [...]

Google Pack

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Well the rumous had some truth in them, Google appears to be taking on Microsoft, with quite a neat package, aptly named, Google Pack: "essentials to make your PC just work".

They are certainly starting to move towards offering an intergrated software solution! 
Currently in beta, I am interested in watching the up-take, the up-date, and the back-lash!
PS yes, [...]

Helmut Newton Self Portrait

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

"Self Portrait with Wife and Model" 1981 (c) Helmut Newton Estate

*Apologies if you don’t like nudity - I think this is a beautiful and captivating photo and I couldn’t resist posting it.

Our role…

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

"Our role is to be the bridge, not the road"
thanks to Jeff for the reminder!

Google Romance!!

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

In the list of "what will they think of next?" this was not in line with my thoughts however seems quite a good idea! after all, who hasn’t googled their latest date/boyfriend/crush…?
Yes folks, google has gone into online dating
"When you think about it, love is just another search problem."
Happy playing…
(PS make sure you consider today’s date [...]