Techno-Torture

after many days of trial and error, and not a few online searches and phone calls – I believe my technical difficulties around here are finished. I think it all started when we had an electrical storm last weekend. Our wireless network has had to be dealt with, my Wacom™ tablet went awry – and … Read more

SMOCA

I just submitted one of my stereo units to a show at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art – they asked for artists to bring “sound objects” – here’s on of mine, called “Youth Friend”

OK- so there are two Nick Caves!

I stand corrected. now I know. this one is the one I was most familiar with, the post punk one. …and this one, I just became aware of – the most creative artist and performer/dancer/designerI have a new found respect for the other Nick Cave

Independent workers look to Gangplank for support Meet-ups offer companionship, motivation 4 commentsby Erin Zlomek – Jul. 31, 2009 12:00 AMThe Arizona Republic Steven Shaffer said starting his own company was a no-brainer when he lost his job in February. But working alone from his Gilbert home office soon felt more like a pity party … Read more

What is Happening to Phoenix?

There is a new trend starting to happen in Phoenix. And I like it. Some small, non-franchise businesses are sprouting up around here and it’s such a refreshing trend. They each are catering to specific needs around town, and especially making something that we can enjoy as specific destinations in our community. They are all … Read more

School’s Out

My girls are both out of school now – I picked up Milan at SDCC on Tuesday and we drove back with her roommate Lauren. Mary finished yesterday for Christmas break — as soon as she got home we went to a theater showing It’s A Wonderful Life on a big screen — really a … Read more