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July 11, 2010 0

Let’s Rock

By Van in Music

I have no idea what took me so long to find this girl.  I am in love with her sound. This is my feel good song of the year… hands down. Now go give your ears and soul some much needed love.
Chrisette Michele – Let’s Rock

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June 28, 2010 0

Napoleon Fact

By Van in Design, Inspiration, Life

Just put this together because the visual crossed my my mind.
When I was a child I thought Napoleon was known for the creation of Neapolitan ice cream.
Fact: He was not.
I am comforted to know that I am not the only one who thought this.  I at least hope not…

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May 27, 2010 0

That’s Not Cool Banksy

By Van in Design, Inspiration

In recent years, graffiti street artists have become international names. I am intrigued, and admittedly unfamiliar with the graffiti / street art scene. I am familiar with names like Shephard Fairey and Banksy, who have had international success. I find the dichotomy between “street cred” versus mainstream success very interesting, especially in a culture such [...]

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May 20, 2010 0

The Road Ahead or The Road Behind

By Van in Inspiration, Life

I think the fates must grin
as we denounce them and insist,
The only reason we can’t win
is the fates themselves have missed.
Yet, there lives on the ancient claim-
We win or lose within ourselves,
The shining trophies on our shelves can
Never win tomorrow’s game.
So you and I know deeper down
There is a chance to win the crown,
But when [...]

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May 18, 2010 0

My Subconscious Home

By Van in Dreams, Inspiration

Besides writing this blog, I keep a personal journal at my bedside which contains the more intimate writings of my life. It’s also my dream journal. I want to share a dream I had a while back and I am reminded of this dream because I ran into some Japanese architecture, a Tokyo apartment designed [...]

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