Just Kids by Patti Smith

I'm really enjoying Patti's Smith's new autobiography, Just Kids. And it won a big literary award today.

A Big Football Day

We slouched around all afternoon and evening watching football. It was fun! But I fell asleep toward the end and missed out on who won the last game.

Easy to find out online: Tom Brady was the hero of the day for the Patriots, who beat the Steelers.

I wish American politics were less like a football game and more like leadership.

The Marvelous PaperPro Stapler

I swear this is the best invention in years. Maybe in all time. It's a hydraulic stapler! No force required. Just tap the top and the PaperPro does the rest. This is the smallest version and it can handle up to 15 sheets with ease. Larger sizes are available. From Office Depot. Try it... you'll love it!

Here, There, and Everywhere

Joe and I are back from Arkansas after a good weekend with my parents. There, it was gorgeous fall weather, cool and breezy. Here, it is a sweltering 95 degrees today. There, the hotly contested "wet vs. dry" issue was on the ballot to determine whether alcohol could be sold in Clark County (it passed). Here, it was whether marijuana should be legal in California (it didn't pass). Here, republican Meg Whitman's personal contribution of $140 million wasn't enough to win her the governorship; there, democratic incumbant senator Blanche Lincoln lost heartily to a tea party candidate. 

Today, I'm organizing the upcoming photo etching demo for my intaglio class and trying to catch up for my screenprinting class. 

The juvenile possum still lives in our house. He successfully evades the newly purchased trap, strategically placed where Sophie's food dish once was.

Tonight's another night... tomorrow is another day.

Prepping for a Band Tour

Daniel Mayo, advanced screenprinting class member, prints CD covers for his band, Drums and Color. He is printing four at a time, a good thing since he's planning to print a total of 200 to take along when the band goes on tour soon.

Matt, sound manager for the band, and Noel, band member, stopped into class to help Daniel with production. Daniel says they'll sell the CDs for $5 each. What a great deal for a CD of great music wrapped in an original work of art!

Before Dan leaves, he'll print some posters and t-shirts with the tour schedule. They'll visit six states.
Have a great time, Drums and Color!

Finnish Disco Lesson

I've just got to share this delightful little ditty from YouTube: click here.

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