The moment – 8/28/10: Madison

There was a Cheez-It toast. The University of Wisconsin band showed up on the dance floor. Way, way too much alcohol was consumed. And yes, the groom’s perennial staple of “Bust a Move” was performed (pictured).
Post reception there was ample time to sample a bit more of Madison’s late night bar scene, [...]

The why

“I can have hit records all day, but who fucking cares?” she explained. “A year from now, I could go away, and people might say, ‘Gosh, what ever happened to that girl who never wore pants?’ But how wonderfully memorable 30 years from now, when they say, ‘Do you remember Gaga and her bubbles?’ Because, [...]

Killing it: The Sandwich

This week is about consistency. And about acknowledging things that are killing it.
To kick it off: the sandwich. I know, to recognize the entire concept of the sandwich is about as ludicrous as Facebook claiming the entire internet as a giant Like, but good lord do I love sandwiches right now.
Gaga’s [...]

Kill them with class, Coco

“All I ask is one thing, particularly of young people that watch: please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism — for the record it’s my least favorite quality, it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re [...]

Consider this

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote:
“Those who say yes are rewarded by the adventures they have. Those who say no are rewarded by the safety they attain.”

What I like the most about this is the implication that either choice leads to something good; both outcomes are positive and meaningful.
Similarly, [...]

Burgeoning powers

There are two people I’m extremely jealous of these days. They’re actually kind of struggling where they are right now, but I think they’ve been thrust into fantastic opportunities that they will eventually be able to deliver on. I think what I’m even more jealous of is the fact that I know they [...]

I also learned on this trip that I continue to grow & love you more

While on the train a couple weeks ago I found these words written in feminine script on the back of a discarded receipt from Miami International:
I also learned on this trip that I continue to grow & love you more.
This line has stuck with me for so many reasons.  Consider:

I’m a huge believer in personal [...]

Open Facebook

Today is a special day: the new iPhone is introduced, my favorite actress turns 27 and I finally start using Facebook. The new world begins today.