Month: June 2014

An Extra Problem to Contend With

I read a (typically) great post by Brian Phillips on Grantland recently, a Brazil World Cup travelogue but with Brian’s (typical) brilliant outlook: Train in Vain. Lots of good stuff in there about the national character of the country, …

I’m on a balcony, I’m on a balcony, take a good hard look at the motherf—ing balcony

I’m on a beach, I’m on a beach, take a good hard look at the motherf—ing beach

I’m on a boat, I’m on a boat, take a good hard look at the motherf—ing boat

#nofilter

where the Department of Redundancy Department keeps their dumpsters

we found a starfish on the beach! we thought he was stranded, but he was so happy!

she says I have a problem, more like I have a SOLUTION #simultaneousgames

the sea was angry that day, my friends – like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli

from hour, idk, 26? of approx 174 in yesterday’s road trip

got in too late to enjoy the view last night, but this morning makes up for it

#roadpic

Los Campesinos! – Hold On Now, Youngster…

This week’s recommendation: the first full-length album from the Welsh indie-pop band Los Campesinos!, 2008’s Hold On Now, Youngster… (listen on Rdio or Spotify). Lots of good songs (and great titles), but the standout track I’ll point to …

T-minus 5 minutes until professional soccer returns to Austin #Aztex

Céu – Céu

The World Cup starts this week in Brazil (finally!), and there’s lots of music to go with it. But this week’s Music Monday recommendation won’t include any official (or unofficial) songs by Shakira, Pitbull, or J.Lo. Instead, I’ll point you …

debating whether this cow’s brand is actually McDonald’s or not #branding #personalbrand

#roadpic

Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not

This week: the 2006 debut from Arctic Monkeys, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not (listen on Rdio or Spotify). Though “Mardy Bum” and “Dancing Shoes” are a couple of my favorites, the standout track has …

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