One for me, one for you and one for Hemingway...

    A few weeks ago a few friends and I took a trek out to visit an old friend. I never knew the man, we had never sat and had a conversation over a cup of coffee, we'd never even shared a secret between us, he'd never recognize me, if he were alive today, supposing he bumped into me on the street. The fact is he isn't a friend of mine nor am I a friend of his, in the traditional sense of the word, but through reading his works I feel a closeness to who this man was. 
    Standing at Hemingway's grave, his last wife laid to rest beside him beneath a few trees, I couldn't help but notice the many pennies strewn across his grave. I wondered their significance. I though that possibly it could be each visitors two cents, but I feel that it had a deeper meaning, something that people got that I just didn't. non the less I reached into my pocket and pulled out three coins. I passed one two my buddy, put one back into my pocket and the other I placed on the mans grave with hope that no offense was given for not knowing why.
    If you are ever in Idaho, I highly suggest taking a trip out to visit an old friend, or a new friend if your just now being introduced to his works. Either way its worth the trip! And on your way out ask a local where Lefty's bar and grill is. The burgers are amazing!

BABIES - Official Trailer [HD]

    I saw the trailer for this a few months back and was reminded of its existence just yesterday when I saw it posted to be coming soon to RedBox. I'm so excited! Predicted, by me, to be the feel good movie of the year! If you've seen it and you tell me the ending I'll kill you! luv, me.

Saturday morning means Apples In Stereo!

    This is just something that just fits on a saturday morning. notice Elijah Wood? That guys in everything!

Death of The Mixtape, Loss of A Love Affair.

    When I was about 10 years old I was introduced to the wonderful world of music. In case you didn't know me back then, which I'm sure is most of you, I was what the world would label as a loser! I spent most of my days unsuccessfully trying to hang out with my older brother and his friends. When I discovered music I discovered rock, and when I discovered rock I discovered life! At that point I figured who needs friends?
    Maybe a year or so later I gained posession of a tape player/radio boom box, how this beautiful box of joy entered into my posession I do not recall, but I at that moment in time was that happiest child on earth! I immediately scrounged tapes from all the corners of my world (i.e: stole them from other people). Some of these tapes were already recorded materials, but with the McGyver like skills I posessed as a now 11 year old I taped over the holes allowing new recordings to be placed on the tape. Over time I began to make, what us people that are old enough to remember call, mix tapes. I would stay up late at night with y box of tapes clicking away on the record and pause buttons recording all of the best songs off of the radio. I would make mix tapes for friends and they would make them for me. when i really liked a girl, and she had to be really some kind of girl, I would make a mix for her. Usually these mix would be full of songs that would remind me of her or songs that said how I felt about her..
    Last summer A few friends of mine got together and did a mix cd exchange. I made sure to include a copy of the same mix on tape form. The winter of 2009 I drove a 93' Chrystler Conchord equipped with one working speaker and a tape deck. Although I believe The mix tape is dead and gone as a culture, my memories of those better days and my love of the craft will always live on.

Woolrich Since 1830

 

    The other day I was at my local thrift store and I came across a gem that could not be passed up. this gem I speak of was a blue Woolrich woven belt with leather compliments. If you have never heard of Woolrich you are not alone. I was unaware of them up until about a week ago. Since my discovery of this precious gem I have done some research on the company. 

    Woolrich is an outdoor apparel company founded in 1830 by John Rich and family. From a modest woolen mill in central Pa.  Woolrich has grown and now operates under the staff of 600 employees and is Americas oldest continuously operating outdoor apparel company. Woolrich Has continued a level or excellence in providing a quality product for 180 years. In it's years of service the company has advanced from providing quality outerwear for men and women to providing woolen fabrics, blankets and Home furnishings. 

    To Learn more or just see some really great stuff checkout their website at www.woolrich.com or www.woolenmills.com

    

Rabbit Stick Anyone?

 

    People always ask me why I live in Idaho. It baffles them that a globe trotter like myself, a person that has gone and seen, would call Idaho home. What is there to do? What possible fun could be had? Here is just one answer I would have no shame in giving them, Rabbit Stick! 

    Having just returned moments ago from my second year as a participant in the Thursday evening bonfire the sights sounds and smells are fresh in my senses. It has officially become a tradition I intend to keep. Rabbit Stick is a primitive skills encampment that lasts week located just off the banks of the historic Henry's fork of the Snake River. At this encampment participants learn to live off of the land. The treat is Thursday night when participants get a little crazy while dancing around a huge bonfire to the hypnotic beats of some 20-30 drums. Your participation level depends on how comfortable you feel. Many dress as animals or dress very little at all. No matter the attire or lack there of the feeling of letting go and pure freedom and acceptance is felt in this family of fun loving hippies. If your ever in Idaho I highly suggest checking it out!

Hipsters Heart Bill Murray!

    In case you haven't heard, Bill Murray is the new black! Forget your fanny packs and 510's. 'If you ain't got Bill Murray take your broke @$$ home!' Jim Jarmusch, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola,
the biggest names in indie films want him! He has become the poster child of hipsters world wide. To make a long story short Hipsters Heart Bill Murray.
Heres a list of films you can use to impress your friends!
1. Ed Wood(1994)-Tim Burton
2. Rushmore(1998)-Wes Anderson-
3. The Royal Tenenbaums(2001)- Wes Anderson
4. Coffee and Cigaretts(2003)- Jim Jarmusch
5. Lost in Translation(2003)- Sofia Coppola
6. The Life Aquatic(2004)- Wes Anderson
7. Broken Flowers(2005)- Jim Jarmusch
8. The Darjeeling Limited(2007)- Wes Anderson
9. The Limits of Cotrol(2009)- Jim Jarmusch
10. The Fantastic Mr. Fox(2009)- Wes Anderson