Dreaming of Chloe

In my fantasy world (which also includes living in a very elaborate tree house, being a good two inches taller, and having an uncanny ability to implement fake accents in emergency situations) I would be purchasing these shoes today and my feet wouldn't hate for for wearing them tomorrow. They also wouldn't get dirty. And my bike would have soft little pillows on the pedals so that I could ride to work in them. And I would physically be able to bike to work in them.... I guess that is what fantasies are for.

Photo courtesy Garance Dore

Dancey Pants

My Aunt sent me this picture of my parents cutting the rug (?) from before I was born. My initial amusement transformed into mild mortification when I realized that I have inherited the same moves and corresponding facial expressions...

Let's just be glad that Chris can't really grow facial hair...

Education Reform Animate

 This video is incredibly inspiring. Not only is the speech itself well articulated and insightful, but the correlated animate is just fascinating! My brilliant (and beautiful) friend Marie shared it with me yesterday and I have already watched it three times.

http://comment.rsablogs.org.uk/2010/10/14/rsa-animate-changing-education-paradigms/

Interestingly, I have shared it with people from varying political and educational backgrounds and all have had very positive responses to the video; I find that so intriguing since public education reform tends to be such a hot topic issue.

Bike Love

Chris is what most would call a bike enthusiast. That might be a bit of an understatement when you live amidst the numerous bicycles that he builds, repairs, sells, and collects, but either way it's a passion that is rather contagious and I have learned to truly love and admire his hobby. Below are two of my favorites, one is his and the other is my cute little cycle that he fixed up.

This is a Raleigh R2 Rampar. Two years ago Chris was in an unfortunate bike accident and the bike was pretty much totaled. But he spent a great amount of time fixing it up and now it is SO beautiful! It's a lovely rusty orange/red color (he actually borrowed my nail polish to fix up the scratches from his crash) and now it looks brand spankin' new.



It looks sexy from behind too...


My bike is a women's white Peugeut. Chris wrapped the handlebars in beautiful old leather and twine, and added rad little peace sign brake cable yokes:

A Fall Welcome

I am a little late jumping on the blogging train, but I finally caved. I decided I needed a new outlet and a way to share my thoughts and passions. So here I am! I extend a warm and cozy fall welcome to all guests and give lots of love to my friends and family. Please check in once in a while (or daily if it comes to that) to see the goings on in my life here in the District!