Finds: Tweedy Karaoke, Loner country, and Georgia O’Keeffe’s courtyard

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Finds: Tweedy Karaoke, Loner country, and Georgia O’Keeffe’s courtyard

Bleached bone country western. A man, a guitar, a heartache, revenge. This one is spartan country poetry. I like how Yoakum takes a simple phrase and adds layers and meanings as the song progresses. 

Iconic for a reason. Embodies the loner vigilante archetype. Morally corrupt, yet you’re rooting for him. Herrman’s swan song. He died the day after recording the score. I think it’s one of the finest soundtracks ever made.

Karl Ove Knausgård: The writer who broke the rules
The Norwegian author’s raw honesty and fearlessness has made him one of literature’s most compelling voices.

“The act of making something is so good. So good.” Knausgård on video.

The sound of ideas coming to light. 

Jeff Tweedy sings karaoke to Jesus, Etc and no one notices. 

In the Patio V, 1948

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” Georgia O'keeffe 

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A Dignified Lake • Trail Running with Kids • Cheese curds and Whitefish Dip • Freshwater Cliff Jumping • Sheboygan is Extremely Underrated • Cleanest Gas Station Ever • Lucky Strike Cigarettes

A Dignified Lake • Trail Running with Kids • Cheese curds and Whitefish Dip • Freshwater Cliff Jumping • Sheboygan is Extremely Underrated • Cleanest Gas Station Ever • Lucky Strike Cigarettes

The world’s largest body of fresh water (by surface area) flanks the shores of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (affectionately known as the “U.P.” in the local vernacular). Due to the extreme northern latitude, the water shimmers from the sun’s sharply angled raking light. The lake is magnificent,

By Michael Neault
Questionable Bloodletting • Learning highlife guitar • Ketchup etymology • Designer Dreams • Brazilian Hand Lettering • Epic Knowledge Transfer • Paul McCartney’s Sweater Vest

Questionable Bloodletting • Learning highlife guitar • Ketchup etymology • Designer Dreams • Brazilian Hand Lettering • Epic Knowledge Transfer • Paul McCartney’s Sweater Vest

Dream engineers, you have my attention. This start up (Dust Systems) is hacking your dreams with the intention of improving your life. Here’s a page about their work designing dreams for creative joy. One staff person is listed as a “Anesthesia Dreaming Pioneer.”  Notably, you can try this yourself.

By Michael Neault