Random pictures, not too much to actually say

So I decided to upload some random pictures for your viewing pleasure, mostly because I don't have that much to say today and I'm trying to avoid doing my dishes.

First - I officially dumpster dived a few weekends ago and snagged this from the alley across from my apartment. Didn't really need it, but it was too cute to let it get hauled away...I'm sure I'll find a reason for it (what I really want now is one of those old time candlesticks with the handles to place on top!)

Next - One of many bags I accumulated during the Printers Row book fair last weekend. This one happens to be from Powell's books - which if you ever find yourself in Portland, OR, I highly, highly recommend you spend at least half a day there. It takes up an entire city block and it's fantastic.

Finally - what happens when you leave above Powell's bag on kitchen floor after getting caught in a torrential summer down pour on your way home. I almost don't even want to wash my floors, it's like my own abstract art.

Okay, I guess it's time to start the dishes. Have a great weekend.

Flickr Meme

I got the idea from my friends blog over here and thought I'd give it a try. Fun stuff. Thanks Rob.

The Concept:
1. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
2. Using only the first page of results, pick one image.
3. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into Big Huge Lab’s Mosaic Maker to create a mosaic of the picture answers.

The questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favourite food? right now?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favourite colour?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. What is your favourite drink?
7. What is your dream vacation?
8. What is your favourite dessert?
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. What is one word that describes you?
12. What is your Flickr name? (I had to cheat a bit on this one because my Flickr name didn't pull anything so I shortened and got some random ass photos)

Art and promoting good websites.

I added a link in my blog roll that is not exactly a blog so I feel there should be some explanation. In fact, it's not a blog at all. My friend (the guy half of the couple that just got married actually) has become a pretty damn good photographer lately. So good in fact that he's got his prints up in a few businesses in Bend, Or., has been invited to art shows to sell his work, and now has created a website to showcase and sell the pictures.

I have an original of his (well three in one frame) that they sent me for my birthday last year before this really took off the ground and I love it. I'm also helping him craft his bio section on the page, if I can stay awake long enough after work to put real thought into it. If you are into nature photography, or know someone who is check out his work. If nothing else it is a beautiful break to a smoggy Chicago day.