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Dream #91: John Denver’s War on Terror

In which I’m at a bookstore and see John Denver. He seems to be employed there. He’s packing boxes or sticking price tags or something. I walk up to him directly and we greet each other like we’re old friends. I have a memory of hanging out with him in Sun Valley and this is the first time in years since I’ve seen him. We chat a bit and he’s glad to see me too but there’s a sadness behind his otherwise cheery expression. He sets a book down in front of me.

This is Not My Beautiful Town

David Byrne is hanging out in SF this week. I'm going to go wonder around The Mission until I casually run into him and make it seem like an accident.

My Place

A few rooms of my palatial estate have already been documented, but some of you nonlocals have requested more pics of the apt. Here then: some friends were kind enough to take a few shots the other day.

Karaoke Tahoe Lobster

Sundry pics are up. (karaoke, Tahoe, lobster, Jessica, lounge, Nintendo)

Living Room

Just renewed my lease for another year. Click on that there pic — Lorp’s fancy lens makes the living room look giant. Flashback: here’s a post from the day I found my home in Oakeley.

Burning Rubber

Moments ago, I heard a blood-curdling screech just outside my window. Looking out, I witnessed this BMW inscribe with great speed a zero into the asphalt. The burning tires produced a sizable cloud of charcoal smoke that rose over the rooftops across the street. After a couple breakneck spins, the driver then pulled gently to the curb, got out of the car, and walked casually into his home.

That’s just how we roll on Alcatraz Ave.

Local Rag Points and Laughs at Type Nerds

The SF Weekly reviews our film fest. Ok, it’s not really mockery — fairly positive even. There’s mention of a Stephen Coles in there. Odd quote with which to close the article, but I admittedly relish the attention in any form.

Furnishing the Homeland, Part 5: Object Fantasies

• Cado Rosewood Wall System Site down! Boo! — Just incredible. This would transform any room and the owner would transcend time and space.
• Loewy Stool and Table — EQ3 has the Nest Storage Bench, but I wish they’d try harder.
• Vision 2000 Stereo Equipment — A system worthy of DJ Jesse Walker. And this.
• Panasonic Space Ship Television
• Grasshopper Chair [+] [+]
• Contour Lounge Chair [+] [+] and Rocker by Vladimir Kagan
• Bianca Sofa [+] by Paul Mathieu
• Billy Kirk Card Case
• Hellerware by Massimo & Lela Vignelli — Already living this fantasy. I inherited a set of red rounded square plates from Mom and Dad or Grandma or someone. Each features a nifty built-in well for the mugs.
• Marimekko Wallpaper by Katsuji Wakisaka — Not so related but I had to say we had the car bedding when we were kids. Great to finally know the designer’s name. Darn, can’t find my sisters’ bathroom wallpaper at that expansive site, but it looked a lot like this.

Furnishing the Homeland, Part 4:Nice Sofas That Might Fit Through My Door

André  //  Case Study [+] [+] [+]  //  Arcadia  //  Goetz [+] [+] [+]

As always, click the pics to biggify. I am leaning toward the André, but the Goetz would go really well with my blesséd Eames. The Raffinato is the beauty that didn’t make it through my apartment’s entrance (a doorway that is sized for the smaller race of humans that lived on this planet in the ’20s).

In other news: this sofa bed is pretty slick — almost too slick. Not only does the back fold down, but the arms swing around to become foot rests. Don’t believe it? See the video.

Update:

Went to see the Ravel at Scandinavian Designs today. Strangely, it only comes in one color, and you’re lookin’ at it. Moss green just won’t do with my rug. That’s a drag — it’s only $695.

Furnishing the Homeland, Pt. 3: Marooned

The fun of shopping for furniture on craigslist is that something new pops up every few hours.

The trouble with shopping for sofas on craigslist is that everything is maroon or burgundy or wine or rose.

By the way kids, there’s now a craigslist in SLC! Click and discover the power of the internet again for the first time. First job posting is up: tame troubled teens by marching them through wilderness!