Photographer Camille Seaman’s daughter was watching Storm Chasers on the Discovery Channel one day, when Camille stopped what she was doing to admire the storm’s light. Her daughter noticed her and said, “Mom, you should do that!” Three days later, … Continue reading →

I recently read listened to The Making of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman, a fascinating and, ummmm… delicious journey into the world of the Culinary Institute of America. Ruhlman documented his experiences as a student at the Institute, and he brought … Continue reading →

To keep the creative juices flowing, you need to know how to find beauty–it won’t always find you. If you ingest visually beautiful things, you’ll be able to output them for your presentation. Creativity is everywhere, even if you live … Continue reading →

—BEGIN FIREWALL OVERRIDE SEQUENCE— Bypassing security protocols Publishing transmission Monitoring security channels —END FIREWALL OVERRIDE SEQUENCE— It’s been one month since I was abducted by the Duartians, and this is the first report I have managed to get out to … Continue reading →

If you’re a denizen of the Bay Area or will be in town before August 17, I’d highly recommend the Oakland Museum of California’s current exhibit, Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design and Culture at Midcentury. I’ve always been … Continue reading →