happy pancake

Nov 22

Finally made it to the velveteria, Portland’s very own velvet painting museum. If you haven’t been, go soon. The owners, Caren and Carl, are considering closing up shop come January.

Because of legal issues surrounding the new velvet painting book, no photography is allowed in the actual museum. You’ll have to see the epiphany zone for yourself to experience the magic.

291
Ink and Sumi ink on paper, mounted on panel
15.75 x 11.75 in.
2008

by Abby Ryan.

Nov 18

#7: A good flickr page/life.

Nov 12

Two year old touched by MJ’s music.

I’m sure I looked like this when I was two, listening to MJ. FEELIN’ IT.

via Chris Bodenner

Nov 8

Typical day at the boathouse. It’s getting cold!

My man in the Willamette Week

I took this picture!

Nov 6

“It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English — up to fifty words used in correct context — no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese.” Carl Sagan (via livejamie) (via dalasverdugo)

Nov 5

Big news for Buddhists/Feminists

“Time only will tell if the bhikkhuni ordination at Bodhinyana monastery in October 2009 will be seen as a key breakthrough in the acceptance of a Theravada bhikkhuni order, or as an overly hasty and confrontational move that alienated many of those it was intended to persuade.”

(Bhikkhunis are women-monks, not officially allowed in Thai Forest Buddhism)

Nov 4

Sweet costume.

via Josh Abramson

Oct 31

Calvin = Chucky this year.