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noraleah: ronenv: My pics from the first tumblr meetup,...

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:35:52 -0400

ronenv:

My pics from the first tumblr meetup, Williamsburg, April 2008.

I made so many good friends that night: (Eric, Nick Gray, Soup, Bianca, Mark, Justin, Anthony.. dozens more so I’ll stop listing y’all.)

Thanks to everyone who’s contributed to tumblr for helping change my life.

Technically, it was the second meetup, but I’ll always reblog these images because they include me after my first night cooking at Whisk & Ladle (top right, in blue); a lot of my old college friends (who actually weren’t/aren’t on Tumblr; top image, middle group); and then a lot of friends I ended up making months, even years, later (Rachel, for one, top photo, brunette in black and grey).

And then there’s the fact that Peter — the guy who this September will marry one of my best friends — is standing just a few feet away from those old friends I mentioned, people who are now like his family … but Peter and Andrea didn’t meet ‘til a little evening party at Lauren’s place some 6 months later (bottom left, big smile).

Which begs the question … where were you that night, Andrea? We could have moved this whole process up half a year.

And it also begs the question … just where would we be without Tumblr? Who would Andrea be with? And given the fact that I met M. through Cirino whom I met through Mark whom I met through Nick — who would I be with?

And where would little Zoe be??

When people ask me why tumblr, I think back to this spring and parties like this one.

"Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are..."

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:04:38 -0400

“Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive.”

- Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (via thatkindofwoman)

aliceintumblerland: I’ve been thinking about this photo I saw...

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:37:29 -0400

aliceintumblerland:

I’ve been thinking about this photo I saw on Jessica’s Instagram all morning.

This is a hat she’s made, and her question was: “How much would you pay for a hat like this?” Many of the responses fell within the $20-30 range, which I think was kind of shocking/disappointing to her when she shared that the hat COSTS about $100 in materials to make. “I’m going to have to send you guys to Target!” she said.

I think this poses an important question: Why are we only willing to spend $20-30 on an item like this one, and $100 plus on others?

This hat, while it is beautifully handmade, has a problem: it does look like something one may find at Target. Without knowing she had handmade it, you’d probably never guess that it was an expensive, unique item.

We’re missing the story behind this hat, and we didn’t see the process. That’s important if we’re going to have a connection to this special item. Tell—no, show me— why I should be willing to give you a lot of money for this.

For me, when I spend $100 plus on something—it’s got to really make me fall in love with it. For example, I recently purchased my first Yoana Baraschi dress (it was one of the more expensive items I’ve ever purchased) but when I saw it, I LOVED it. The color, the lace detailing, the fit—it was a truly unique piece, and I knew I’d have to pay a little more than I’m used to if I wanted it.

I wish this hat made me feel that way. I wish it had a unique fabric band or something really eye-catching that made me say, “Wow, I have to have that.”

This is the danger of the hand-crafted piece in today’s world. If it doesn’t have a story, doesn’t grab your attention right off the bat, or offer something special, we’re probably just going to settle for the Target version and save some money. It’s sad, but true.

I hope she goes on to share the story behind this hat and that she is able to find that niche who can/will support this project she’s obviously poured some serious time and money into.

If I didn’t know anything about making things, or the quality of material that goes into what we buy - I’d agree. But on that point, the hats at Target aren’t blocked, they’re sewn together. And they’re made of paper (check the label next time!) Ditto for hats at J.Crew Factory. So those hats cost about 50 cents and are made in China. I have cheap hats too and heck - I’m happy when I see anyone wear a hat, but the quality of materials and the skill that it takes to make them are a good reason why people pay more, even when things look the same.

"You’re alive. That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream..."

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:30:07 -0400

“You’re alive. That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything. If you change the world, the world will change.”

- Neil Gaiman (via chanelkitty)

operationfailure: Sam Cooke - Cupid I’m not sure there’s a more...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:43:56 -0500

operationfailure:

Sam Cooke - Cupid

I’m not sure there’s a more perfect song in this world.

Oh yes.

This is what dreams are made of. #putaneggonit

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:24:02 -0500

This is what dreams are made of. #putaneggonit

andrearosen: TIRED

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:39:43 -0500

andrearosen: TIRED

humansofnewyork LIVE from Rockefeller Center: The President of...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:28:21 -0500

humansofnewyork LIVE from Rockefeller Center: The President of street photography

gretchenjonesnyc: AMEN

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:40:26 -0500

gretchenjonesnyc:

AMEN

Peter W. Knox: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:46:46 -0500

Peter W. Knox: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama:

laurenelizabits:

I believe that taxes are the price we pay for for a civilized society, and I’m ready and willing to pay to ensure that no one in this country goes to bed sick, hungry, or homeless.

I believe the hungry, sick, and homeless are more deserving of tax breaks than the…

Photo

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:03:49 -0500

My mom calls this Eggies in a Basket.

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:21:56 -0500

My mom calls this Eggies in a Basket.

indianaminute: Dedication.

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:03:55 -0500

indianaminute:

Dedication.

"I wish my moderate Republican friends would simply be honest. They all say they’re voting for Romney..."

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:12:05 -0400

“I wish my moderate Republican friends would simply be honest. They all say they’re voting for Romney because of his economic policies (tenuous and ill-formed as they are), and that they disagree with him on gay rights. Fine. Then look me in the eye, speak with a level clear voice, and say, ‘My taxes and take-home pay mean more than your fundamental civil rights, the sanctity of your marriage, your right to visit an ailing spouse in the hospital, your dignity as a citizen of this country, your healthcare, your right to inherit, the mental welfare and emotional well-being of your youth, and your very personhood.’ It’s like voting for George Wallace during the Civil Rights movements, and apologizing for his racism. You’re still complicit. You’re still perpetuating anti-gay legislation and cultural homophobia. You don’t get to walk away clean, because you say you ‘disagree’ with your candidate on these issues.”

- Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright Doug Wright (via ilikeyourwigjanice: abloodymess:umcanyounot)

When I imagine what my (future) children will be like,...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:14:39 -0400

When I imagine what my (future) children will be like, she’s what I imagine for our youngest. The con artist.

wreckandsalvage: edwardshepard: (via New Data Shows Where...

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:07:27 -0400

wreckandsalvage:

edwardshepard:

(via New Data Shows Where Americans Bike to Work)

Whoa look at that Bloomington dot. Awesome.

tallgirltales: Bon Appetit’s best pumpkin beers taste test....

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:13:53 -0400

tallgirltales:

Bon Appetit’s best pumpkin beers taste test. I’ll have to give their top 3 a try.

Bottom right is the best I’ve ever tasted. It’s pumpkin pie in a beer! Nice and spicy!

noraleah: Entertainment Weekly’s Clueless Reunion...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:17:12 -0400

noraleah:

Entertainment Weekly’s Clueless Reunion (via icopythat:mrgolightly:oldfilmsflicker: isla-fisher)

My dad brought me to see this in the theater when it came out. I think he wanted to see it almost as much as I did.

I can remember what I wore to see this in theaters!! (Pale pink sweater, pink daisy denim skirt (?!?!?)) Was the summer before or after 7th grade. Went with my BBF Audra.

prettayprettaygood

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:58:25 -0400

prettayprettaygood

My spirit animal.

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:13:18 -0400

My spirit animal.