Archive for May, 2010

RIP Artist Louise Bourgeois

May 31st, 2010

I am very sad to learn that French-born, New York City based artist and sculptor Louise Bourgeois has passed away today from a heart attack at the age of 98, according to NY Times ArtsBeat Blog. Back in 2008, Geoffrey and I were fortunate to see Louise’s amazing career retrospective at the Guggenheim and we [...]

Honoring & Remembering Our Service Men and Women on Memorial Day

May 31st, 2010

My father was a veteran of two wars, having served in the Marine Corp in both World War II and Korea. Despite the fact that I do not support acts of war, his and others’ selfless service to our country has inspired me to support the efforts of the USO for many years now. On [...]

Happy Birthday, John Henry Bonham!

May 31st, 2010

Image Source Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was born on this day in 1948. The music worlds still feels his loss.

Dancing With Mr. Brownstone: Remembering West Arkeen

May 30th, 2010

Image Source On This Date in 1997: Songwriter and musician West Arkeen, a close friend and collaborator to Guns N’ Roses who co-wrote “It’s So Easy” and numerous songs with the band, died of an accidental opiate overdose. West had returned to his home from a hospital intensive care unit where he was being treated [...]

Happy Birthday, Mel Gaynor!

May 29th, 2010

Image Source Simple Minds’ drummer Mel Gaynor turns 50 today! Happy Birthday Mel, you are a bad ass on the kit!

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Combination Lock

May 29th, 2010

Pictured above is the pink combination lock seen at Kingsborough Community College in the painting studio. Thanks to Artist Jeanne Wilkinson For The Image!

Bronzed Katamari Statue

May 27th, 2010

Image Source This cool bronzed sculpture of Katamari Damacy’s tiny Prince carrying the weight of his world weighs nine pounds, measures eight inches around and was created by student sculptor Mark Ellis for his Academy of Art University Sculpture 1 class project. We Love Katamari! Thanks To Neato Geek For The Tip!

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Camouflage Comforter!

May 27th, 2010

Image Source I have this comforter on my bed right now and let me tell you, it really livens up the room. It is also giving me very strange (but entertaining) dreams. Available from Overstock Dot Com for just $31.99 + $2.95 Shipping. What a bargain!

Cuteness Alert: Kitten and Puppy Make Out!

May 25th, 2010

I swear, I could die from the cuteness. Thanks to OMG Blog Dot Com For The Tip!

Bacon Thing of The Day: Crochet Bacon Wrap

May 25th, 2010

Image Source The weather is getting little bit balmy here in NYC (finally) to need a scarf or wrap these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be thinking ahead to the cold winter months and crochet yourself a Bacon Wrap to keep you warm and fashionable. Tips on how to make this item, along [...]

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