Christmas Truce

The Christmas Truce has often been characterized as the last "twitch" of the nineteenth century: the last moment when, in war, two sides would meet each other in proper and mutual respect for one another; when they would greet each other with kindness to show that — in spite of the horrible turn of events that had unfolded — they were still honourable and respectful soldiers of war.
Nevertheless, both axis and allied commanders were against informal truces.

edible garden landscapes

If we owned, we'd apply so fast

The next regional prototype in the Edible Estates series will be established in Los Angeles in spring 2006 and become the basis for an exhibition the following autumn. We are currently seeking the skilled, eager and adventurous occupants of one conventional American house on a typical street of endless sprawling lawns. These L.A. citizens should be brave enough to break this toxic uniformity, by having their entire front lawn removed and replaced by an edible landscape. As role models they will then proudly devote themselves to the indefinite cultivation of fruits, vegetables, grains and herbs for all neighbors and car traffic to see. This once hostile front yard will become the southwest regional prototype for the Edible Estates series. We will work in collaboration to create the layout, design and plant specifications. All costs associated with establishing the garden for the first season will be covered. If you or someone you know of would be interested you will find the complete list of parameters and specifications here and then contact us at info(at)edibleestates.org.

Pierrot le fou

"There are days like that...you meet nothing but squres. So you start to look in the mirror and have doubts about yourself." Ootah.

826LA

Just learned that 826 Valencia has a branch down here in LA (as well as in NYC).

826 Valencia Simply put, 826 Valencia helps students, ages 8–18, to develop their writing skills. Whether the students are working in the realm of fiction, nonfiction, or English as a second language, we are here to help them explore their love of writing. We offer free drop-in tutoring, workshops, and storytelling. We also help students create their own story collections, zines, and other publications.

ZZ Top

"I've seen our fair drummer, Mr. Beard - the man with no beard - madly tapping into his calculator, and each time he ends up with the same figures. We've been in this band longer than school, longer than marriage, longer than anything else we've ever done." (via Arthurmag)

When a Southern California dealer has OVERFLOWING Hummers - wonder if someone is getting rooked right now by paying full pop.

"Love and Rockets: the Comic Art of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez"
November 7 - December 3, 2005 - Pasadena City College

Nearly half of Americans say they believe in ghosts, or that the dead can return in certain places and situations.