1. I’ve admired this art series for a while, but it’s so clever that it’s worth highlighting even now. Check out Paris versus New York for apt comparisons on the differing lifestyles between the two fabulous cities. I’m on the prowl for other art efforts that have spawned from this idea. Below are examples from China versus Germany and “Copy Writer versus Art Director” (advertising reference).
Paris versus New York:
Paris versus New York:
Paris versus New York:
Germany versus China (The Child):
Germany versus China (At Restaurants):
Copy Writer versus Art Director:
2. The Olympics inspire so much emotion and reflection. Here are some fascinating infographics courtesy of my roomie. First is the evolution of Olympic bodies. Nothing like seeing an awesomely strong female swimmer/bballer/vballer/rower to boost my self confidence!
Second is a visual socio-political comparison of the various continents.
3. List of Olympic crushes in no particular order.
“Flying Squirrel” Gabby Douglas
Silas Stafford – Rowing Pair (aka my sister’s great friend from college)
Lolo Jones (L-o-l-o, Lolo, Lolo, L-o-l-o)
Nathan Adrian
“The Flying Dutchman” Epke Zonderland. You’ve got to check out his spectacular routine.
4. Another roomie reference. I know she’s a fan of this quote and I recently came across it again. It just speaks to me man!
“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow Roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars, and in the middle, you see the blue center-light pop, and everybody goes ahh…” – Jack Kerouac, On The Road
5. Creative business cards
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