Wednesday, June 30, 2010


The cloudy sky after a storm that raged through Chicago a week ago.  The sky here is still cloud covered, and sepia tones were cast over everything.  Eerie, yet beautiful. 

Jen's Pirate Booty




I love the flowy style of these tops and dresses.

Jen's Pirate Booty is found here.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

She has a Hole in her soul...









Never thought I would be saying this, but after finally catching the whole Behind The Music: Courtney Love on VH1 I have a whole new respect for her as an artist.  She is the ultimate tortured artist who conveys her pain through her music.  I hope she gets to continue her true callings of writing music and performing for many years to come.

My favorite Hole song would have to be "Doll Parts" from their "Live Through This" album.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Both Sides Now


This song in particular comes to my mind when flying above the clouds...



Rows* and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air

And feather canyons everywhere, i've looked at cloud that way.
But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone.
So many things i would have done but clouds got in my way.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions i recall.
I really don't know clouds at all.

Moons and junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real; i've looked at love that way.
But now it's just another show. you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know, don't give yourself away.

I've looked at love from both sides now,
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions i recall.
I really don't know love at all.

Tears and fears and feeling proud to say "i love you" right out loud,
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds, i've looked at life that way.
But now old friends are acting strange, they shake their heads, they say
I've changed.
Something's lost but something's gained in living every day.

I've looked at life from both sides now,
From win and lose, and still somehow
It's life's illusions i recall.
I really don't know life at all.


*The songbook The Music of Joni Mitchell says "Bows"; the Clouds album cover says "Rows."

Monday, June 21, 2010

Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, John Byrne Cooke, 
Nancy Carlen, and Joan Baez 
at The Big Sur Folk Festival in Eselan, CA during June 1968.

Happy Sumer Solstice!

Evening Walks

Sunshine & Trees


Bike  Rides
Ourdoor Living
Staying Young & Free
Joni Mitchell & Judy Collins

Thunderstorms

 
                                                                       Bright Colors
Stevie Nicks

Fresh Flowers


Swimming in the Lake

Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Beatles Car




A neighbor's car that is inspired by The Beatles. 

Friday, June 18, 2010

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Friday, June 11, 2010

Happy Friday!

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

via me


Thursday, June 10, 2010

Words







"Piper, Piper, the red, red worm
Woke last night to the sound of the storm
Her words were words I sailed upon..."
-Phish's "Piper" from Farmhouse

Friday, June 4, 2010

You and Your Heart Video




I wish all music videos were this beautiful! I could watch it over and over.  Thoroughly enjoying his new album 
"To the Sea". 

Street Fashion



Thursday, June 3, 2010